rovi Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 WOW! what a turnout,must have been nearly 30,(Saracen jerseys awash.)Ten on our run to the Pounde,includingtwo new riders who seemed to enjoy themselves.Where did the rest of you get to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Sorry that I had to be a no show today. As some of you are aware I have been struggling with a particularly troublesome tooth for a couple of years now, well it flared up on Tuesday evening and by Wednesday my face was swollen and I was in agony. So off to the dentist yesterday and an emergency extraction and a nasty infection has left me feeling quite delicate today. So on the dentist's orders no cycling for me until Sunday where I’ll be looking for a Good Samaritan (or two) to escort me around gently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 ChrisP took us on a glorious tour of Worcestershire which had the maps spinning inside my head until I pieced it all together. Quite a fast start - you probably noticed when we came past! - Dave will have to learn to curb his enthusiasm or else Uncle Ken will tell him off again Finally docked at Wootton Wawen craft centre for tea and scones. Definitely present were KenH, DaveM, TonyS, ChrisK, ChrisP, JohnS, Vince, Dave Hughes, Duff's brother and Tess (of the veldt). There were others at the cafe, Gary didn't stop, Tony Webb and BGB got lost along the way, but I'm sure Dave will be along sometime to list the full register. Tony Slatter was spotted in his garden shortly after we restarted, three of us had a quick word before regaining the bunch. Unfortunately Tess got caught at the Ridgeway traffic lights and although both Ken and I waited a bit further on she didn't appear, so we assume (and hope) that she took the main road option. Get well soon, Sean. I'm sure the rest will do you good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great ride this morning, weather fine not much wind about. As Ivor said plenty of sun seekers out with two good groups. After a tour of Warwickshire we all enjoyed a welcome stop at Wooten Waven craft centre. Good food good company. A steady ride back finished of a great day. Sorry we got a little split up on Astwood Bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyM Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Being as I don't know the area around the Pound Cafe ( in case I got dropped and could potentially end up wandering around Warwickshire!! ) Pat Haddon kindly invited me along with her group to Ombersley Golf Course which I gratefully accepted. We steadily journeyed through the lanes, dodging the odd tractor and lorry, enjoying the country-side and chatting, very pleasant. Unfortunately a couple of miles from Ombersley Pat's chain broke. But as we dismounted our bikes, scratched our heads and went ooh...arhh.. Bob from the Beacon came to Pat's rescue with his Chain Link Remover!! Ooh...arhh.. again we cried and off we went for coffee and toast! Whilst in the Golf Club a gentleman came up to me and asked if the Saracen Club was still going as he used to be a member. His name is Colin Hanson his Uncle was Chas Mann and he used to ride a lot with Mick Mann. He was very pleased to know the club was still active. Returned journey in the sunshine, I left the group at Elmbridge and headed off home. Thanks to Pat H, Oscar, Bob, Mavis and Sheila for welcoming me along for a very pleasant run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKENT Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 An absolutely "top-drawer" ride for us today courtesy of our esteemed and most able leader Chris who I believe was on the front all the way out and on the return ably assisted by faithful lieutenants Me'ssrs Shelley & Mitchell.The sun even eventually came out to warm those well-muscled legs of Dave Hughes and the not so well muscled Rikkie.Good venue & great not so oft used lanes.Having yo-yo'd on a number of occasions in the first outward hour I then settled in and felt very good on the return particularly after Headless Cross "hanging-on in-there" till the end!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great ride today, even if a little longer than usual for Thursday. My first visit to The Yew Tree and very impressed. No apologies for the fast pace out - Iv'e been on the receiving end enough times before and been left for dead. Makes a pleasant change to hear the groans coming from behind. Don't miss next weeks episode, same place, same time. Sorry to hear we lost Tess. It was not intentional. Hope she was Garmined up and got back safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKENT Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I do hope Sean that your dental issues will soon be fully resolved and that you will be restored to your normal "Mile-Munching Michael-Taking Self"!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs DAVIES Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 How do you work out where the ride is heading for coffee? Sometimes I can't get to the start but could ride straight there. Coffee time is? I had my son yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 How do you work out where the ride is heading for coffee? Sometimes I can't get to the start but could ride straight there. Coffee time is? I had my son yesterday. On a Thursday just remember HAD First Thursday of the month = H which means Hartlebury Second Thursday of the month = A which means Alcester Third Thursday of the month = D which means Droitwich Fourth is open and decided on the day, as is fifth when there is one. On a Tuesday Ivor will post up the destination On a Sunday the destination will also be posted up on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I do hope Sean that your dental issues will soon be fully resolved and that you will be restored to your normal "Mile-Munching Michael-Taking Self"!!!!!! You can bet on it Actually feeling a lot better today and looking forward to Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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