Weekly Round-up: 24 Nov 2024

All the latest news, events, and results from NFCC Members from this week’s two-wheeled adventures…

Gravel ‘n’ Grog Tuesday

We are keeping the gravel n grog rides going, for now at least and another mild evening drew out 5 riders into the darkness for this weeks ride. Most of us are still trying to work out our best options for lights, mine keep running out of battery or randomly turning themselves off and Andrew D had the kind of set up on his forehead that you’d normally find on the front of a gun toting Australian’s 4×4 in Kangaroo territory.
In unsurprising news I (Phil H) flatted and it took valuable drinking time to get back on track, but was still a fun ride at a fairly easy pace. As usual some libations were taken at the Vibrant tap and some completed their rides home whilst the really lucky one or one’s got a barely deserved lift home.

Saturday Club Ride – Virtual Ride

With Storm Bert howling outside, 9 riders took to the virtual roads of France for this week’s club ride. The 61 km course had a bit of everything: flat stretches, short sprints, and a couple of moderate climbs to test the legs. Despite the varied terrain, the group did a great job of sticking together, regrouping after sprints and climbs. Of course, no Saturday ride is complete without someone ending up in the barrel! This week’s honour goes to Joe Oatley, who somehow managed to turn up late to a Zwift ride. Even Matt Smith was on time this week, which says it all! I’ll admit, I did feel like letting Joe off the hook after his heroic effort to claw back a 40-second gap and then proceed to win the next two sprints. But I asked myself, what would Barry do? …So barrel it is!
– Phill G.

Sunday Club Ride

Remembrance Sunday as usual meant a lower than usual turnout for this Sundays club ride. About 8 of us set out in a single group on a lovely, mild Autumnal morning. We soon picked up a couple more riders on route and passed a determined looking James N riding in the opposite direction. Not much of note to mention but a pleasant morning’s ride nonetheless. It’s rare at this time of the year to have calm, dry and windless conditions so nice to make the most of it. Welcome to Richard on his first ride with the club and potential new recruit Colin, who joined us at the cafe.

Wessex CX 24-25 Rd.9: Abingdon

While more sensible club members spent this Sunday sheltering from the weather, three brave NFCC souls headed north for (interestingly) the southern regional cyclocross championships at Dalton Barracks. Find out how Team NFCC got on by CLICKING HERE

Get Involved:

If you find yourself out and about representing NFCC, don’t forget to jot down a few words, snap a few photos and send them over to press@newforestcc.co.uk.

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