Club runs - 3rd January 2016

Details of and discussion about club runs

Moderators: WorcsPhil, Beacon RCC, George, laurence_cooley, David Cole, Andy Terry, neilo

Post Reply
WorcsPhil
Posts: 1019
Joined: 14 Oct 2012 21:57
Real Name: Phil Richards

Club runs - 3rd January 2016

Post by WorcsPhil » 29 Dec 2015 23:00

First club run of 2016, and please make it a new years resolution for regular riders (and irregular ones in every sense) to lead one per quarter so that we fill the diary up...go on, before we let Dr Whiteman loose with his electrodes. Let's have an influx of volunteers for the Jan-March listings...please.


A: Pershore - Philip Whiteman
B: Wellesbourne - James Tate
C: Charlecote - Colin Groves

User avatar
Philip Whiteman
Posts: 2045
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 16:17
Real Name:
Location: Drayton, Worcestershire

Post by Philip Whiteman » 01 Jan 2016 21:15

Unless somebody else volunteers to lead Sunday's A run, I shall take it to Pershore.

Anybody turning up on Sunday's A run should be prepared to offer dates to lead future club runs. I will be bringing dates with against which, vacancies are marked. Please make a New Year's resolution to lead club runs in 2016.

Cafe locks are strongly advised.

User avatar
Philip Whiteman
Posts: 2045
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 16:17
Real Name:
Location: Drayton, Worcestershire

Post by Philip Whiteman » 03 Jan 2016 12:41

A Run

Keith Adcock
Alan Weaver
Phil Richards
Nick Shenton
Philip Whiteman L

Ian sensibly peeled off to drier conditions.

Flooded road conditions on the return. The weather was terrible.

User avatar
dweben
Posts: 277
Joined: 22 Jan 2011 23:52
Real Name: Paul Watkins

Post by dweben » 03 Jan 2016 12:54

Where did you go in the end? Ali and I zipped off to Henley instead. Much nicer ride home in the warmish tailwind!

Nicks_77
Posts: 542
Joined: 22 Dec 2012 10:23
Real Name: Nick Shenton
Location: Iverley, South Staffs

Post by Nicks_77 » 03 Jan 2016 13:02

Thanks Phil W for leading a rather moist A Run.

I think without such good company I would have called it a day earlier on.

WorcsPhil
Posts: 1019
Joined: 14 Oct 2012 21:57
Real Name: Phil Richards

Post by WorcsPhil » 03 Jan 2016 13:45

Thanks, Phil for leading what will hopefully be the wettest ride of the year. It was reminiscent of a muddy rainy spring classic, all that was missing was some cobbles and cheering Belgians.

User avatar
keith
Posts: 279
Joined: 12 Sep 2009 19:11
Real Name: Keith Adcock

Post by keith » 03 Jan 2016 14:02

Sealskin waterproof socks discuss!
Thanks Phil and all what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

User avatar
jdtate101
Posts: 279
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 21:12
Real Name: James Tate
Location: United Kingdom
Contact:

Post by jdtate101 » 03 Jan 2016 14:03

A drowned B run to Wellesbourne was:

James Tate (L)
Neil Orchard
Paul Johnson
Vince Tennant

Then starting with us yet splitting off after 10 miles in complaining of the cold and wet was:

Alistair Hey
Paul Watkins

We'll forgive them for woosing out as Ali had given up his warm gloves to some C rider who came dressed for summer and Paul had seemed to have forgotten Jacket, leg warmers and overshoes.....not a good combo for todays weather.

User avatar
dweben
Posts: 277
Joined: 22 Jan 2011 23:52
Real Name: Paul Watkins

Post by dweben » 03 Jan 2016 14:05

Haha didn't forget them I was fine. Was my hands that were cold -- rubbish gloves!

User avatar
Philip Whiteman
Posts: 2045
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 16:17
Real Name:
Location: Drayton, Worcestershire

Post by Philip Whiteman » 03 Jan 2016 14:21

To rub it in, my feet were totally dry thanks to a two layered approach of latex Velotoze overshoes plus PU overshoes. The Goretex jacket worked a treat too.

Nick's mesh vest and little else as an underlayer was truly impressive.

User avatar
George
Posts: 2330
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 10:21
Real Name: George Barker
Location: Worcestershire

Post by George » 03 Jan 2016 15:40

I went to Pershore too, but I guess I was too late.

Or in the wrong place.

Or both.

User avatar
Philip Whiteman
Posts: 2045
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 16:17
Real Name:
Location: Drayton, Worcestershire

Post by Philip Whiteman » 03 Jan 2016 15:49

George wrote:I went to Pershore too, but I guess I was too late.

Or in the wrong place.

Or both.
We diverted to Churchfields on account of the conditions.

Colin G
Posts: 84
Joined: 06 Aug 2012 12:34
Real Name: Colin Groves

Post by Colin G » 03 Jan 2016 15:59

The brave souls on today's C run were

Colin Groves (L)
Simon Turner
Tom Roberts (Nails)
John Deeley
Jordan Stevens
Helen Jamieson
Andy Wrightson

Unfortunately Helen came off and executed the most spectacular aquaplane into a deep flood. She bravely soldiered on though and the wood burner at Charlcotte offered at least some comfort.

Thanks to Alistair for lending his spare gloves to Tom. Andy Wrightson has them and will organise giving them back.

Great group today, thanks for your company.

User avatar
Hels147
Posts: 336
Joined: 09 Apr 2014 12:59
Real Name: Helen Jamieson

Post by Hels147 » 03 Jan 2016 16:52

Thanks for leading Colin.

It was actually rather a good ride today, despite my failed attempt at water ballet, the terrible weather, Andy's ***flat*** and tom's issue with his brakes!
:lol:
If you’re all about the destination, take a f#€king flight!

Simmo
Posts: 118
Joined: 29 Aug 2014 20:23
Real Name: Simon Turner

Post by Simmo » 03 Jan 2016 19:11

Thanks for leading Colin despite the cold,wet and having no brakes I loved it.

John D
Posts: 142
Joined: 07 Apr 2014 11:52
Real Name: John Deeley

Post by John D » 03 Jan 2016 20:46

Colin, thanks for leading today and having the forethought to stop at a venue with a log burning stove, lifesaver.
Hope Helens ok and congrats to Tom for enduring those conditions in shorts and no base layer.

Post Reply