So here is the news from the N group….if someone would like to come up with another name for the N group (that el Presidente likes of course) its worth a chocolate frog – it would be great for those who want to stay but do not feel new (anything but on at 7am on a Saturday) or novice (not total noddies), without giving the wrong impression – maybe R & T – Rules and Techniques, introduction, primary, starters, Not Noddies… …. Kindaof like “not noddies”. ..I just like to toy with the idea. Ahh well ,,,enough diversion….back to the report.

We had a few new faces in the group on Saturday and the regular ones as well which was great since Mark was bikeless and not able to join the ride… I guess jogging had not occurred to you?

We stayed together pretty much along Coode St and made it over the second bridge without any bridge incidents …. off along the path and down through Mt Pleasant with a regroup at the old peoples home. The roll through went pretty well on the way out, and improved on the way back… picked it up pretty well guys. The men’s sprint was won by Shane.. sure I have that wrong and the women’s sprint (2 classes now) was won by Jackie – pretty constant there Jackie.

We tried a bit of speed on the way back through Mt Pleasant which split the group but seemed to work with the slightly bigger numbers. Some went on to Applecross; there was a lot of sand at the bottom of Majestic after the storm on Tuesday which meant one could not get a run up ….bit slow start at the bottom…The good thing was no one was trying to come down for change. It seems to work better going later as many of the big groups who take up the whole road on their way down are taking up roads elsewhere at that time.

For anyone who has not tried Majestic, its not great on knees as one of our group found out.. did well to stay upright on the bike. We went back to Canning Bridge to regroup with the rest who had stayed back not knowing the short cut.. I think they didn’t mind the rest …..sorry about that guys..need to get some Applecross street names under my belt.. map maybe. We went back for coffee at our own pace .. but all seemed to make it there at the same time.. Mike dropped a chain but was back soon after the others. Overall I think everyone had a good ride at their own pace,.. but I will leave it to your feedback for the truth!

Tyrone moved from the Novice (just after I finally stopped calling him Tristan) to the Transition group this week and was able to hang on the back – he seemed very pleased with the ride and will certainly be back there next week – lots of satisfaction which is great. Best of cycling TYRONE.

Ruth, Deb and I have been doing the Tuesday and now Thursday 6-7am ride around Kings Park… its not too early and not too long so anyone who can find us in the dark you are welcome to join in. We met in the car park with all the bulldozes near the large grassy round about. If you sleep in and rock up late cycle clockwise around the east and middle loops and you will catch us as we cycle anticlockwise… There was a dedicated dad with the kid on tow doing Cardiac Hill this morning.. see the kids are not an excuse any more.. well until they get to 30kg.

Gwyn and Mark will be back next week…. I am off with the family to go swimming with the whale sharks (we hope) in Exmouth for the Easter break so will miss this Saturday.

Best of cycling
Cheers
Carol