Congleton Cycling Club

Cheshire Club Run and AUDAX in North Wales

Last Sunday (26^th), four members formed the Club Run to Dones Green Café near Acton Bridge. Karl Austin was the sole male and was outnumbered by the three ladies: Linda Austin, Georgina Norton and Mary Renshaw. The Cheshire lanes through Bate Mill, Knutsford and Great Budworth were somewhat damp – even flooded in sections - after heavy overnight rain and the showers during the ride tested the waterproofing but did not dampen the spirits of the riders. The return through Whitegate and the Salt Mines to Sandbach was aided by a tailwind and warm temperature.

Also, last Sunday, Club Members Denise Hurst and Bob Norton were among the 50 or so riders on the Horseshoe Audax organised by the Weaver Valley C.C. This was a 200 km (125 mile) circuit starting and finishing in Holmes Chapel. The Saturday overnight rain cleared away just in time but the first obstacle was a wide load which prevented riders from following the prescribed route to Brereton Heath, so most riders opted to do this loop on the way home. The ride went via Middlewich, Church Minshull, Malpas, Bangor on Dee, to the first control at Chirk. Then it followed a stretch along the A5 towards Corwen before crossing the valley to return towards Llangollen and the ascent of the 1367 foot Horseshoe Pass. The Mountain scenery was at its Autumn best. The return journey was via Bwlchgwyn (the highest village in Wales), Rossett, Farndon, Beeston and Church Minshull. The ride finished at the Swan pub in Holmes Chapel where soup and a well earned drink were savoured.

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The Club meets every Thursday at 8.30pm at the Rugby Club, Park Street and welcomes anyone who would like to swap ideas and stories on all cycling topics.