Monthly Archives: October 2019

8 members assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride on a hot morning with a strong North Westerly Wind blowing. Michael C also had  his first Thursday ride for many months and it was good to see him back and riding well.

We rode our normal 53km loop out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. The ride basically was a head wind or cross head wind out to Batters Lane followed by the tail wind back to Woodend. The ride averaged 24kph which was a good average speed due to the head winds early.

Back in Woodend at the cafe it was the usual refreshments and chatter before we all headed home.

Sunday Ride – Gisborne – 27th October 2019

17 members assembled in Gisborne this morning for today’s ride. The conditions were cool with a strengthening north west wind blowing. We also had 3 members having their first for many months. It was good to see them back riding. Numbers were down this weekend as many members were away riding an event out of Bendigo today.

15 members rode the long ride which was split into 2 groups with the faster 6 riders in the first group followed by the remainder in the second group. The second group of 11 members rode together until the rides reached the point where shortened versions were available with one member riding a shortened version of the medium ride, another member rode the medium ride and the remaining 9 rode the longer ride.

All members were together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home. We also had another member join us at the cafe after having had a ride on his mountain bike around the trails in the area.

9 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. The weather was nice and warm with a north easterly wind blowing. It was great to be riding without the extra layers of clothing of previous rides. The average speed of the ride was in excess of 24.3kmp. being the slowest rider and the others faster. We also had a first time rider with us who has just moved up to live in Mt Macedon.

We rode our normal 53km route out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Rd to Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. We had a head wind for large portions of the ride out to Batters Lane and then the tail wind for the ride back to Woodend. One rider rode the 45km shortened version by eliminating the Bryces Lane loop.

Back at the cafe it was the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home. Michael C also joined us at the cafe after having ridden up to the Cross at Mt Macedon. Obviously fully recovered and good the see him riding again.

Sunday Ride – Kyneton – 20th October 2019

30 members arrived in Kyneton this morning for today’s ride. The weather was cool with a strong south westerly wind blowing. The day warmed up slightly during the ride but the wind was strong enough to keep the temperature down. We also had one rider with us for the first time today who rode the long ride. The start of the ride was delayed when one member noticed that there was no helmet in the car. A short trip to a local members house to get a spare and all was well. Names will not be mentioned.

20 riders rode the medium ride, 7 riders rode the long ride and the remaining 3 attempted to chase and catch the 7 on the long ride. While 2 caught the group they decided not to continue the long ride and waited for  the medium ride instead which made 23 riders for the medium ride. Both rides were ridden at a good pace especially allowing for the head wind up Shepherds Hill and the ride out to the Pig & Whistle for the long ride. The medium ride split into 2 groups from the top of Shepherds Hill as the wind was cold and the early riders up the climb started to cool down quickly. Both rides enjoyed a tail wind back to Kyneton from the turning point of the rides.

All members were together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home. Some of the members on both rides had ridden from Woodend. Those on the long ride went straight back to Woodend via Ashbourne Road.

7 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were not at all favourable for cycling with a very cold westerly wind blowing, intermittent showers and the temperature feeling not much above zero. Nearly as bad as our worst winter day rides. As we commenced riding the skies began to clear and by the time we reached Newham the sun began to shine through and the roads dried out. Even with the sun shining the temperature did not appear to increase.

We rode our usual 53km loop to Newham, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning for the ride back to Woodend at Batters Lane. The ride was basically head wind out and tail wind back. 1 rider decided not to ride the Chases Lane loop because of the cold and rode a 45 km approx loop back to Woodend by not riding Chases Lane.

Back at the cafe it was the usual chatter and refreshments before we all headed home.

Sunday Ride – Woodend – 13th October 2019

21 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride under grey skies and a cool north easterly wind blowing. Some members were dressed for warmer conditions with others wearing some of their winter gear. It was difficult to predict which was the better way. As the ride progressed the sun occasionally shone through but never really warmed up. We also had a first time rider with the club this morning who rode the longer ride and finished with the faster group.

8 riders rode the medium ride, 2 rode modified medium rides and the remaining 11 rode the longer ride. The longer ride was split into 2 groups with the faster 7 ahead and the other 4 following. All riders were back together at the cafe except for the slower group who arrived back just as most of the others were leaving.

Back at the cafe it was the usual chatter and refreshments before we all headed home.

9 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride on a cold, foggy morning, with damp roads and a southerly wind blowing. As the ride progressed and we road away from Woodend the skies began to lift and for the most part the roads had completely dried.

6 riders rode our normal 52km loop out to Newham via Bryces Lane, then 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane, and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. The remaining 3 riders rode the same loop except for the Bryces Lane section. We had a tail wind or cross tail wind for the ride out to Batters Lane followed by the inevitable head wind for the ride back to Woodend. The magpies seem to have quietened down a little bit with the only rider being swooped who happened to be on their own at the time and had 3 different magpies having a go. We also spent time having to dodge a kangaroo running towards us on Boundary Road which was a little different.

Once back at Woodend it was into the warmth of the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home.

Sunday Ride – Gisborne – 6th October 2019

12 members arrived in Gisborne this morning on the first day of daylight savings. The weather was mild with a very strong North Westerly wind blowing. All rides encountered the head wind early in the rides with tail wind conditions for the ride back to Gisborne.

4 riders rode a modified medium ride of 25km to keep out of the wind as much as possible. 6 riders rode the medium ride and the remaining 2 rode the longer ride. A large number of members were also riding Around the Bay this morning and the wind conditions would have made the return portion of the ride a challenge.

All riders on the Gisborne ride were together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before we all headed home. No photo today as the camera man managed to drop his phone at home this morning and break the screen.

8 members assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. 5 lady members also had a separate ride this morning as a warm up for a ride they are doing. The weather was warm with a strong north easterly wind blowing.

We rode our usual Thursday ride out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning for the ride back to Woodend at Batters Lane. The ride out to Batters Lane featured mainly into the wind with some sections a cross tail wind. On the ride out to Bryces Lane at a spot where there is a known attacking magpie the other riders let me go first and when I was attacked by the magpie they had a good laugh behind me. With friends like that who needs enemies. Once we reached Batters Lane it was then a good tail wind ride all the way back to Woodend.

Back at the cafe it was sitting in the sun enjoying the chatter and refreshments before heading home.