Clubruns 17th November

The initial trial of four rides was very successful.  It managed to split those medium riders into two smaller, more manageable groups.  Now we've got to work on the easies, but it can be hoped that some of them now try to ride the led medium.  Over thirty were out today, the largest group being the puncture-beset easies.  However they did make their destination eventually.  The led meds went to Saffron Walden with Peter continually dropping off the pace.  After stopping to take some painkillers and being found (saved!) at the roadside by a fair maiden (thanks Sarah), he eventually got to the Mocha before most of the rest of the group.  The new faster ride attracted seven and I haven't heard of any complaints as yet.  The fast ride saw three takers.  Another seven took part in the Essex End of Season sportive.  Expect they'll rejoin us next week with wondrous tales of derring-do.