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8 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were ideal for a ride with sunny skies and a light breeze. The temperature increased during the ride and we had one of the better rides for some time.

We rode our usual 53km circuit out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. I had to modify my ride after having a mechanical problem with my rear derailleur on 3 Chain Road. I then had to ride back to Woodend on the smallest cog of the rear cassette.

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

20 members arrived in Gisborne this morning for today’s ride. The weather was very cold at the start with the sun shining and a strong southerly wind blowing. Another member joined the long ride after having ridden from Woodend.

11 members rode the medium ride and 10 rode the longer ride. One member shortened the medium ride as he had other commitments. With the southerly wind blowing both rides had a tail wind up the climbs followed by a head wind back to Gisborne. 3 members on the medium ride also climbed Waterfalls & Governors Roads for the first time. An excellent effort. Fortunately most of the ride back to Gisborne was downhill and the wind was not a big hindrance.

Riders were together at the cafe except that is was very cold under the trees and the medium group had left just before the long ride group arrived. The usual chatter and refreshments were enjoyed before everyone went home.

4 members commenced riding from Woodend on a very good day for a ride. We were joined by 2 other members during the ride who missed the start of the ride. The weather was sunny and warmed up during the ride with a light wind blowing. As the ride progressed the wind began to strengthen from the north for a good tail wind back to Woodend.

We rode our usual 53km circuit out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. Ride speeds were good due to the tail wind on the way back. It was also good to see one of our riders who had not been riding for a few months back again.

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

21 members arrived in Kyneton this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were cool early and warmed up as we commenced riding. We also had a first time rider with us this morning. The wind was a light head wind north easterly early with an increasing tail wind for the ride back.

2 riders rode the short ride, 10 rode the medium ride and the remaining 9 rode the longer ride. With the light breeze all rides were at a good pace. Some riders made slight modifications to the ride after having ridden to Kyneton or had other commitments and shortened the ride.

Most riders were together at the cafe and the usual chatter and refreshments were enjoyed before we all headed home.

5 members arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. The weather conditions early were very cold with a strong southerly wind blowing. Once the ride commenced the temperature gradually warmed up and the ride finished in good conditions.

We rode our usual 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 wind was an assisting wind till Batters Lane followed by a strong head wind all the way back to Woodend.

Once back at was the usual chatter and refreshments before we headed home.

24 members assembled in Woodend for the ride.  Weather conditions were good for riding with plenty of sunshine and a light northerly wind.

16 members started the medium ride with the remaining 8 riding the long ride. One rider on the medium ride modified the route by eliminating the Straws Lane section. Once the climbing was over all rides were ridden at a good pace.

Members were all together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before heading home.

7 members arrived n Woodend this morning on a very cold start to the day. As the ride progressed the sun came out and the temperature slowly started to warm making an enjoyable ride.

We rode our usual 53km loop out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. Wind conditions were similar to previous weeks with an assisting wind followed by a head wind from Batters Lane. One rider cut the ride short as he noticed a split in the rear tyre. He decided to head back to Woodend as a precaution.

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

22 riders arrived in Gisborne this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were foggy with low cloud and limited visibility early. The cloud started to lift as we rode toward South Gisborne.  As the ride progressed the sun finally broke through with the latter part of the ride becoming quite warm. We also had 2 first time riders with the club this morning.

16 riders rode the medium ride and the remaining 6 rode the long ride. Riders on the long ride were delayed about half way through their ride when one rider had a puncture and the group stayed together while it was fixed. Most riders on the medium ride modified the ride by extending the distance and going on to either McBeans or Nursery Rd.

Riders were together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments before everyone headed home.

7 riders arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were warm with a strengthening northerly wind.

We rode our usual Thursday ride out to Newham via Bryces Lane, 3 Chain Road, Chases Lane and turning at Batters Lane for the ride back to Woodend. With the wind strength increasing the most part of the ride out to Batters Lane was into the wind. We then had a nice tail wind back to Woodend. Once we reached Batters Lane the ride speed increased with the tail wind back to the start.

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

18 riders arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Weather conditions were typical for a winters day and not mid February. Cold, misty rain and a strong south westerly wind blowing. We also had a new member having their first ride with the club and another rider having their first ride with us.

5 riders rode the fast long ride, 6 rode the slower long ride. 2 riders rode the medium ride up to Straws Lane and the remaining 6 rode a modified medium ride. Due to the strong wind all rides were modified slightly by each group to get a much protection from the wind towards the finish of the rides. We also had a mechanical on the long ride when one rider suffered a puncture. After repairing the puncture managed to snap the rear derailleur when replacing the wheel and needed  a lift back to Woodend.

All riders were together at the cafe for the usual chatter and refreshments. Everyone did not stay for long at the cafe due to the cold wind before heading home.