Monday, 24 August 2020

Evening Meet

 Between them, the weather and covid-19 have played havoc with all our planned events for this year. However seems to be a chance of an evening meet this Wednesday the 26th.

If the weather permits, and that is for you to decide, then we will meet at the Kings Arms, Winkleigh.

As the nights are now drawing in, and some of our lights and eyes are not what they used to be, aim to arrive between 6.30 and 7.00pm.

I hope to see you there. 

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

The End of Summer Run 13th Sept 20

 When I wrote the notes for publication in the September issue of the Cub magazine we had no-one to lead this run. I am delighted to be able to tell you that Ian has kindly stepped forward to plan and lead it. 

As we do not know if we can use Kirsty's Kitchen in N Tawon, the run will start instead from the Widdon Down Services.

Ian will send me details nearer the date which I will publish them hear.

Evening Meet for 17 Aug 20

 This Evening meet was scheduled to be ate the Red Lion Chulmleigh. We feel that this venue is not very suitable as there is poor outside seating. We therefor, change this venue to The Kings Arms, at Winkleigh where they have some picnic tables in a small garden. 

The Summer Run

 Five of us made it to the start of the Summer Run at Affinity Bideford. John, who has recently moved to the district came to say hello and to see us off which was good of him. 

Our route took us through Barnstaple which was not as busy as I expected and once we got on the Lynton road we had a clear run through to Kentisbury Ford where we turned off to Coombe Martin. 

We stopped for lunch in one of the little lay-by's overlooking the sea and had a good natter and generally put the world to rights.

After lunch we went on via Blackmoor Gate to Aller cross where the run finished.  

Friday, 7 August 2020

Summer Run

 Hi Folks. This morning I went over the route of Sundays proposed Run. I thought that I had chosen a fairly quiet route avoiding to much traffic unfortunately  the place is heaving with 'WDTABOH'ses. But we cant do anything about that so the Run is on. Bring a packed lunch as we will not be going inside. I have been online reading the latest recommendations from the VMCC and the Police etc. If we were to strictly adhere to these we would all stay home. To show willing however please bring a mask and hand sanitiser and observe social distancing. 

The run starts at Atlantic Village and the via Barnstaple to Coombe Martin where we pick up the old Scrumpy Run route up Buzzacott Lane. We will stop for lunch in one of the car parks overlooking the sea.

After lunch we will go to Blackmoor Gate and finish at Aller Cross.

See You Sunday for 11.00am start

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Monday 200720 meet

7 riders met at the Black Cock Inn at Molland for this evening meet, the weather, the ambiance, the company and the chat made far a very enjoyable hour or so. Social distancing was easy as we had the sole use of the outside tables and the sanitiser on entry gave us some protection if ant were needed. The evening had been planned to be at the Anchor Inn but as you can see from my last post, this was not possible so here we found ourselves as an alternate venue.
We still have no further news on our official calendar planned runs but please keep watching this place as we will try to get a message to all when we can have a run together again.
happy to be out




Saturday, 18 July 2020

Monday evening meet 20th July

All official runs are out at the moment but since the planned evening meet for this coming Monday ( the 20th ) is just a meet, I thought we could partake so long as we observe the social distance requirements at the pub. Now the Anchor, I finally found out, is not open next Monday, so the suggestion has been made that we should meet at the Black Cock at Molland instead, Dermot says they would be glad to see us so let's do that to meet at 1830 for 1900 and see how we go, hope to see you there.