The last few weeks have seen a number of eventful rides - not least
our Section Tour to Cholderton, which was supported by twenty
cyclists. The first three days of the tour were blessed with fine
weather, and under Dave Newman's able leadership we were able to enjoy
an extensive exploration of the Salisbury plains. The cycling proved
to be a welcome change from relentless Devon hills with almost no flat
bits, and we were all pleasantly surprised by the gently rolling hills
around Cholderton and the superb Spring countryside to boot.
Otherwise, our Sunday rides have been well supported and we have seen
an influx of new faces. I would like to welcome John O'Rourke from
Callington, who has accompanied us on a number of rides since joining
Graham Reed's ride to Liskearde in mid-April. Dave Newman and Nycci
have also joined us as fully paid-up members of the CTC. With a larger
number of fitter members now in our ranks, the pace of our Sunday
rides has increased significantly - the distance, too. Very memorable
rides in April were Andy Easton's to Holne and Princetown and also
Andy's ride to Prawle Point, both of which approached the 60 mile
mark. We were very pleased to see John Durham and Jenny again, who
have recently returned from their holiday on Majorca. Fliers,
advertising the Plymouth Section, are gradually going into shops and
libraries around Plymouth and the forthcoming Sky Rides will be a
useful platform to promote the Section locally. Many thanks to Sue
Etheridge, who has offered support on the day. I shall be away on the
weekend of the Tamar 100, but Bryan Richardson has generously agreed
to manage the event. The route this year is somewhat different from
what we have offered in previous years and will involve an
eye-watering, total ascent of some 1850 metres. Enjoy! By the way –
certificates will be awarded to the three first participants arriving
at the destination.
our Section Tour to Cholderton, which was supported by twenty
cyclists. The first three days of the tour were blessed with fine
weather, and under Dave Newman's able leadership we were able to enjoy
an extensive exploration of the Salisbury plains. The cycling proved
to be a welcome change from relentless Devon hills with almost no flat
bits, and we were all pleasantly surprised by the gently rolling hills
around Cholderton and the superb Spring countryside to boot.
Otherwise, our Sunday rides have been well supported and we have seen
an influx of new faces. I would like to welcome John O'Rourke from
Callington, who has accompanied us on a number of rides since joining
Graham Reed's ride to Liskearde in mid-April. Dave Newman and Nycci
have also joined us as fully paid-up members of the CTC. With a larger
number of fitter members now in our ranks, the pace of our Sunday
rides has increased significantly - the distance, too. Very memorable
rides in April were Andy Easton's to Holne and Princetown and also
Andy's ride to Prawle Point, both of which approached the 60 mile
mark. We were very pleased to see John Durham and Jenny again, who
have recently returned from their holiday on Majorca. Fliers,
advertising the Plymouth Section, are gradually going into shops and
libraries around Plymouth and the forthcoming Sky Rides will be a
useful platform to promote the Section locally. Many thanks to Sue
Etheridge, who has offered support on the day. I shall be away on the
weekend of the Tamar 100, but Bryan Richardson has generously agreed
to manage the event. The route this year is somewhat different from
what we have offered in previous years and will involve an
eye-watering, total ascent of some 1850 metres. Enjoy! By the way –
certificates will be awarded to the three first participants arriving
at the destination.
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