Where did the year go?

hello there.

 

you may recall that we were planning rides for all the family through this summer.

 

We started well with the family treasure hunt - despite it being mothers day and then raining on us.

 

But May was too wet - although one family braved it but could not find a cafe.

 

June was the cycleway rides - 25 miles - did anyone do that one?  it was even wetter than May, I think.

 

July and August I had somewhat given up, although we went to New Forest rides, which was great fun.  There are competitions for small people,and a time trial, lots of varied rides each day.  The new site they are using, now the second year, has its own outdoor-but-heated swimming pool - which was also great!

 

Then September - which has nearly gone - we planned a new Audax,  short ride of 50km, two weeks ago.  (short compared to the 100 and 200 km's!!).  I did ride that, and we had a very nice day (despite the forecast), and a very nice route (if I say so myself, having planned it last year!).

 

So that only leaves one more ride for the year - another Audax on the 22nd October.  Meeting over at Bala it is a 60km ride, for which the plan was to build up towards over the summer - but that has not happened!  However, you are still more than welcome to join us - let me know if you want to come and I will send you more information.  If the weather holds it will be beautiful!

 

I think there is a real wish for family rides in Chester, but I am afraid that although I have the enthusiasm, I do not have the time, and I have missed the chance with my two who are now teenagers and cannot get back out on a bike!  one day.

 

Happy to support and advise anyone who can and wants to take this initiative on; but I will not be planning any dates or rides for next year.  It is a shame, as i believe children riding together maintain and sustain their riding for longer.

 

Hope to see you in Bala, or somewhere soon!

 

Sue