Category: Ride Reports

The crew assembled by Denis’s car with luggage in hand at 08:30hrs for the Grand Depart on the last full days riding. The temperature, like yesterday had thankfully slightly cooled overnight, but alas this was due to a headwind we would be challenged by all day. We said our goodbyes to our fantastic support car […]

 54.2 miles, 1,747ft climbing. The well-rested crew left the Hunstanton digs at 08:00hrs to take breakfast at a couple of local venues and then regrouped at 09:00hrs for the off. A lovely morning of clear skies and a slight chill in the air, which was refreshing after the warm night. The route took us along […]

 55.5 miles, 2,393ft of climbing. After a hearty breakfast, the crew – Bill, Jigs, Andy, Trevor, Tracy, Neil, Malcolm, Jake, Sally and myself – dropped bags with Denis ‘Denbo’ Peacock for loading into his support car. First photo opp was with Captain Mainwaring, as Thetford is the fictional location of Walmington-on-Sea, Dad’s Army. Then it […]

  24.8 miles, 574ft of climbing.   All riders arrived on time at the designated car park in Bury St. Edmunds, despite my argument with the lady on my satnav. Bacon rolls for fuel to start the off. One puncture after around twelve miles for Bill Martin. Lunch at Elevden then the final few miles, […]

The weather was dodgy from the start with intermittent showers, some very heavy, and a healthy, gusty wind from the south west. Nevertheless six turned out in the less than cooperative conditions. Adam Domaingue, Bill Kent, Tracy Caudle, Trevor Kite, myself and Bill Martin leading the ride. Our route was fairly short and direct-ish due […]

Hottest day of the year and a day off. Obvious day for a mountain bike ride. The plan was to head to Epsom downs for for an ice cream and cold drink, but a loose crank arms saw a stop at Halfords in Epsom where a nice chap tightened them up for free. Result as […]

  Six at Nonsuch in very respectable, comfortable temperatures. Adam Domaingue, Jigs, Lucinda, Mark Davies, myself and Bill Martin leading. Gentle climbs to Epsom Downs due to the heat found the area in slow preparation for the Derby in progress. lot’s of, ‘Iggy Wiggy’ stuff through the bushes and trees got us to the Elevenses […]

    Three riders met on a bright, sunny day for today’s thrilling adventure. Jigs Patel, Mark Davies and myself leading. Still a bit chilly today, so a brisk climb up to the top of Epsom Downs to Tattenham Corner via Priest Hill. After taking in a little history we proceeded around the eastern perimeter […]

A bright sunny day, but cold. Four riders out today, most found me hiding in the Nonsuch Cafe supping tea as they arrived. Bill Kent, Adam Domaingue, myself and Bill Martin leading. A nice route with some entertaining twists and turns as we climbed towards Walton on the Hill. The route out took in the […]

4 Riders met in Nonsuch Park, Paul White (Ride leader) , Bill Martin, Bill Kent and myself Adam Domaingue. It saw chilly but no way as cold as previous rides that month.  The route out was following the Hogsmill river, through to Horton Park, then winding our way around Epsom Common, into the top end […]