15/09/19
30/11/99
Blue ride (alternative) to Leger Lakes
Lots of riders were milling about in the car park but mainly for the red ride. Blue ride was to have been lead by Paul Bacon but he couldn’t make it so Matt bravely stepped into the role, thought long and hard and decided that the published destination (Harley Gallery), or the route to it, was a bit busy for him in his perilous state! Think Race Around Ireland, no sleep and gallons of Guinness and you’ve got the message if not the method.
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18/08/19
Blue Ride to Ulley Reservoir (and café)
Not a bad day for a ride and after the rain and wind of the previous few days it was good to see so many ready to go. The task made more difficult by the barrier across the car park entrance. But with the majority lifting their bikes up and over all was well! The red ride left and we 10 waited for Matt to get us going. 9 over the top and outside the gates watched as Matt simply opened the gate walked through and closed it behind him. Thats what makes a ride leader!
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18/08/19
Eroica 500
Eroica Britannia Ride report This years Eroica Britannia ride is also called the Eroica 500 - a distilled down version of previous years, with just 500 riders over a 65 mile route and no festival over the weekend (although it has piggy backed onto the Peakenders festival, for those wanting beers the night before). After finishing the ride, it could also be called the “Thanks for waiting, Martin” ride. More of which in a minute….
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