Monthly Archives: May 2017

Sunday Social Ride – Woodend – 28th May 2017

24 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were sunny and cold at the start of the ride. Joining us were 8 ladies from the Femmes Cycling Workshops  previously conducted by the club over the past 8 weeks.  4 riders rode up Mt Macedon Rd to Cameron Drive, 8 riders rode to Straws Lane and the remaining 12 rode via Boundary Rd.

After a mid ride cafe stop we prepared to return to Woodend. The rain had begun to settle in by now and most riders elected to ride back by the shortest route. The rain  had passed by the time riders returned to their cars,  and the sun began to shine once more.

Following the ride most members went straight home to get warm and dry. 3 Members went to the cafe before heading home.

10 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were cold and windy  4 riders rode south to Baringo and returned over Mount Macedon, 6  riders rode a 40km loop to Newham, Carlshrue,  Russell’s Road back.

Light misty rain began to fall at the commencement of the rides. We kept the ride distance short just in case weather conditions got worse. We had a head wind for the first half of the ride and a nice tail wind back to Woodend.

Once in Woodend it was into the warmth of the cafe for refreshments and a chat before heading home.

Sunday Social Ride – Kyneton – 21st May 2017

18 riders assembled in Kyneton this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were cool with a thick fog hanging around. The weather did not improve much during the ride. Those members wearing glasses made the comment that the fog seemed to get thicker as they rode. Glasses needed wiping for good vision.

8 riders rode the longer ride, 7 the medium ride and the remaining 3 the short ride. The riders on the longer ride managed to get ahead of the medium group particularly as the medium group rode down into Metcalfe and then had to climb back out again.

Most riders were then together at the cafe for a good chat before heading home.

7 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were  mild and  overcast with a north easterly wind. We rode one of our normal 53km loops out to Newham via Bryces Lane, Chases Lane and back to Woodend. Brett had the misfortune to have slow leaking tyre and shortened the ride at Newham. Keith also had time commitments and shortened the ride by not riding Chases Lane.

By the time the ride finished in Woodend the sun was shining. An enjoyable time was had at the cafe before heading home.

Sunday Social Ride – Woodend – 14th May 2017

17 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were overcast with a strong South wind blowing. 9 riders rode the longer ride, 4 the medium ride and the remaining 4 the shorter ride. The medium and short ride groups rode together to the point where the rides separated and each group then continued on there rides.

2 ladies decided to shorten the longer ride and returned at the halfway point. 2 other members added an additional section to their ride and  returned to the cafe after their fellow riders .

Numbers were down at the cafe as many riders had mother’s day commitments to attend too. Those remaining riders enjoyed the company and usual chat before heading home.

10 riders arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were frosty with hazy skies and a gentle breeze blowing. One member unfortunately left his helmet home needing a trip back to collect the helmet. We rode one of our usual 53kkm loops but in reverse direction to normal. We went to Kyneton along Cobb & Co Rd, Batters Ln, then Chases Ln, Newham, Bryces Ln and back to Woodend. Ken S had the misfortune to have a slow leak in his rear tyre which after pumping up continued to leak at a faster rate so he stopped and waited for a lift back to the cafe.  Members commented that most had not ridden some of the roads in the different direction.

Once back at the cafe everyone enjoyed the company, sitting in the sunshine and the chit chat before heading home.

11 riders arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were frosty  with plenty of sunshine. Due to the potential presence of frost we kept away from riding under the trees and rode one of our normal rides out via Newham to Chases Lane and back along Batters Lane, Cobb & Co Road.

2 riders rode a shorter version of the ride due to time commitments. As the ride progressed the wind became a little stronger and we had a head wind back to Woodend.

Once back at the cafe it was the usual good chat over coffee before everyone departed for home or work. Everyone agreed it was a great ride with perfect conditions for this time of the year.