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Paul Stewart leads the way.

Only looked as if there were two HW riders in this, myself and SteveWh.  As yesterday it was great cycling weather.  Started about 10:35 and soon got to Thaxted via Reed.  Slowed down a bit on the return as I was navigating for another couple of riders and I knew where the dangerous & tricky bits of the road were.  (I had ridden some parts of the course on the previous day).  A welcome stop at Hare St before the final 25kms to the Arrivee.  PW.

What a glorious day!  A wind assisted trip from the 'Uts (at Ugley) to St Neots and a not-much-of-a-struggle return.  125kms done.  Then another loop of 75kms down to Chelmsford & back.  Not too cold.  Not too windy.  Not too cloudy.  Not too hilly.  PW.

Picked up Alex and drove to Swaffham for an 08:00 start.  Got there with plenty of time to spare and we soon set off towards Holt.  It was a fast journey to the North Norfolk coast, although it slowed down quite a bit in the strong crosswinds on the road to Wells.  Just after Wells we turned left into the grounds of Holkham Hall.  At this point it became apparent just how strong the wind from the South was blowing.  At one point I was blown to a standstill.  Fortunately the route meandered a bit so that it wasn't a total battle.  I was also lucky that a branch the size of my arm, that came

Cat 3 run led by Barry P
Port Hill was the warm up for ten wheelers on a ride out to Baldock Garden Centre via Dane End, Ardeley, Rushden, Wallington and Returning via Weston, Halls Green, Walkern and Watton. A sunny day with no breakdowns meant we could all get home in time for the Tour of Flanders and watch some "real pain" (no cakes!).
Cat 6 run led by Mike E

Hatfield Cycles have added a café and craft beer.

Cat 3/5 run led by Barry P
Only four riders of which only one raced left Cole green for a shortened ride through the sunny lanes of Herts, without a stop as nowhere was open . Within 5miles of home the threatened rain and gales caught up with us and gave us a free jet wash -  40miles.  

A small turnout of hardy riders rode in this seasons first club TT.

Discounts available from Wheelers' affiliates.

Three sportives based on Brentwood

The first & last sections were billed as flat with all the hills in the middle hundred.  And so it came to pass, although the weather-fairy could have been a bit kinder with the crosswinds.  Alex & I left Girton at 08:00 and made good time on the cycle path\busway to St Ives.  From there it was lanes & B roads to Oundle.  After a (very) brief respite we carried on under the Harringworth viaduct on to Melton Mowbray where we indulged in a plate of chips (no, not a pork pie).  The return out of MM had been promised as very hilly but it wasn't too bad as we undulated our way along

Cat 5 run led by Sarah W
A welcome return for Cathy to the Cat 5 run!  Six of us for Clavering Lakes and after mixing it with the Cat 6ers out through Fanhams we split off for Much Hadham and all points north via Rickling.  A very pleasant ride in a nice bit of sunshine, which even seemed to cheer up the café staff.  The wildlife highlight of the day was spotting a pure white hart in a herd of deer (photographic evidence available from Patrick).  Thanks to all for a lovely ride with pleasant company.
Cat 6 run led by Danny H

Ride 101 is back on Sunday 3rd July for the fourth consecutive year supporting the 33 and 101 Regiments Injured Soldiers Fund.

Fun for all the family over Easter and beyond

Sam Lipscombe reports on a challenging ride made harder still by riding from Ware to and from the start in Ruislip.

Artisan cycles offers 20% off bikes ordered by the end of March

Cat 6 run led by Mike E
Nine meandered to and from the golf centre at Wandon End near Luton. The group welcomed Cathy P, back after an arm injury, and John P, at the cafe who joined us after his ride. No incidents in bright but nippy weather. 36 miles.

Cat 5 - PW
Needing to return earlyish, I piggy-backed onto the Cat 6 express but changed tracks at Wheathampstead.  A quick break at Charlie's (or whatever they are called now) and then a fast return via Ayot Green.

Cat 3 run led by Peter B

Hilly, slow, rain & headwinds.  A bleak day with no cheer.  Fortunately this event had none of these!  A cold and foggy start from Dunmow at 07:30 on a reasonably flat route.  The occasional hill (pimple) just to warm things up a bit.  Soon settled into a good rhythm and tried to maintain this tempo throughout.  Through Sudbury, Lavenham and then up to Snetterton to watch a few of the cars whizzing around the track before slogging back to Dunmow via Newmarket.  With a minimal amount of stoppage time (42mins) I ended up completing the Audax in as fast a time as I've ever done.  My moving

Seven-thirty start from Grazeley, but left about five minutes later due to GPS loading difficulties ( I can't manage without the damn thing).  Within a mile I realised that a more pressing problem was that my new chain & 1000 mile old cassette weren't on speaking terms.  This was generally OK on the flat, but it made life very interesting on the hills (and I have enough trouble with those, anyway).  Eventually got going, got cold, got wet, got to Hungerford, got my coat on - and the sun came out.  Just short of Bratton (turning point) one of my rear spokes parted company with itself - t

Cat 3 run led by Mark T
Small numbers but great enjoyment! An excellent route up through Hadham and the Pelhams moving on to lesser-known territory through Dudham End. Mark knows the landlord of the Bull at Lower Langley and had arranged for them to open early to receive us. All took full advantage of the hospitality especially the Essex Huffers (Google it!). Mark then arranged for us to climb up the Great Chishill in order to settle our stomachs. This was followed by a fast, wind-assisted ride back to Ware.
Cat 6 run led by Mike E