31 Dec

Ride News

Sunday Social Ride – Woodend – 31st December 2017

30 riders arrives in Woodend this morning for today’s last club ride for the year. Weather conditions were perfect with a light breeze blowing and plenty of sunshine.

4 riders rode the short ride, 9 rode the medium ride with 4 riders going up Mt Macedon Road to Straws Lane and 5 bypassing the climb. The remaining 17 rode the long ride. A special mention must be made that Davo managed to ride through Lancefield without having a mid ride coffee break. A great effort.

All riders were then together back at the cafe which became quite busy with all of us. The usual enjoyment was then had by all before heading home.

28 Dec

Thursday Social Ride – Woodend – 28th December 2017

11 riders assembled in Woodend for today’s ride. Weather conditions were overcast, warm and very humid. We rode a ride of approx 58km riding out to Newham, Lancefield, and back over Rochford Hill & Bryces Lane. The ride was at a fast pace with the quick riders out front and the rest tucked in behind hanging on. Average speed to Lancefield was just on 30kph . One member (Davo)  complained of a cafe not open for a mid ride coffee break. However he still managed 2 coffee stops anyway.

Once back at Woodend there was the usual banter especially about multiple coffee stops on rides. Everyone enjoyed the break before heading home with all having a good ride even with the fast pace.

24 Dec

Ride News

Sunday Social Ride – Gisborne – 24th December 2017

23 riders assembled in Gisborne this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were cool with a strong South wind blowing and misty rain. As the ride commenced any rain ceased and the sun began to shine for most of the ride.

9 riders rode the medium ride or a modified version of the ride. The remaining 14 rode the longer ride. Riders on the longer ride also rode modified versions of the ride as they were in a hurry to get back for a coffee led by number one coffee drinker. (D)

Members were together at the cafe for the usual good times before heading home.

Wishing everyone a merry and safe xmas.

21 Dec

Thursday Social Ride – Woodend – 21st December 2017

6 riders arrived in Woodend this morning to do battle with the elements. The weather was cool with a brisk south easterly wind blowing. We rode one of our usual 52km loops out to Newham via Bryces Lane, Chases Lane, Batters Lane back to Woodend.

5 riders rode the full loop and 1 rider who had not ridden a lot lately rode a shorter loop by not riding Chases Lane. The weather soon warmed up quickly and a good ride was had by all members.

Back at the cafe it was the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home.

17 Dec

Ride News

Sunday Social Ride – Kyneton – 17th December 2017

25 riders assembled in Kyneton this morning for today’s ride.Weather conditions were overcast early with a strong South Wind blowing. The first half of the ride was difficult into the wind. The tail wind that followed back to the respective starting points of Woodend or Kyneton meant a fast finish to the ride.

23 riders rode to Woodend where they joined up with the community ride to McBean Ave in Macedon. The riders in Woodend included Bike Safe Macedon Ranges members, a further 10 club members, riders of the Mountain Bike community and the general public. The group of approximately 50 riders rode along Black Forrest Drive to McBean Avenue and back to Woodend.  The club members who commenced in Kyneton continued on back to the velodrome.

2 riders rode a modified version of the days ride. It was good to see Tim back riding again after his fall some months again.

The club’s end of year function was held following the ride with all present enjoying a good meal with plenty of chatter and fun. After refreshments we all departed for home.

17 Dec

Thursday Social Ride – Woodend – 14th December 2017

4 riders assembled in Woodend for the ride. Weather conditions were cloudy but good for riding. 2 lady riders rode our normal ride of 55km and the 2 male members rode a shorter version of the same ride by eliminating Chases Lane, Batters Lane.

After the ride there was the usual chatter, refreshments at the cafe before heading home.

 

 

10 Dec

Ride News

Sunday Social Ride – Woodend – 10th December 2017

25 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were ideal for riding with a light breeze and plenty of sunshine.

3 riders rode the short ride, 15 the medium ride and the remaining 7 the long ride. There were also 4 members riding for the first time for many months. We were joined at the cafe by 2 other members who rode later due to time constraints. Due to the favorable weather conditions all rides were ridden at a good pace.

Once back at the cafe it was the usual refreshments and good company before heading home.

 

07 Dec

Thursday Social Ride – Woodend – 7th December 2017

4 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were mainly clear skies and warm with a light wind blowing. We rode our usual 53km ride out to Newham via Bryces Lane, Chases Lane and back to Woodend.

We had an interesting experience on the ride when a kangaroo decided to jump directly in front of us, then proceed across the road, come back again and then continue down the road in front of us before heading into the bush on the side of the road, and still continue for a considerable time before finally stopping. The roo was there in front of us for over 2 or more km’s traveling in excess of 27kph. We eventually managed to get in front and continue our ride.

Following the excitement we retired to the cafe , had a good laugh and enjoyed the company before heading home.

03 Dec

Ride News

Sunday Social Ride – Gisborne – 3rd December 2017

12 riders arrives in Gisborne this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were cloudy with a strong Southerly wind blowing. We were joined by a long time club member (Lauretta)  who currently races with the women’s United Health Care Team in the USA for 7 months of the year and selected races in Aust when home.

All riders rode the long ride. Weather conditions on the ride alternated between mainly sunshine with patches of misty drizzle. This had riders stopping and putting on rain jackets then shortly taking them off when the shower stopped. On the ride there was quite a lot of leaf litter on the road and at one point riders stopped and removed a large branch which was blocking the road. Then as we headed back to Gisborne for approx the last 5km, the showers became a lot heavier and colder. Once back at the cafe the sun shone through again and we all sat outside getting warm and drying out.

All riders enjoyed the refreshments at the cafe before heading home just as another shower started.