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Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2017 The Cotswolds
Published: June 28, 2017
The latest tour is included. I would welcome help on the routes described and identification of the riders on the photographs. Regards, Peter.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Octogenarian 70 mile Charity Ride
Published: June 24, 2017
Peter Hambley life member of RAFA and chairman of the Newcastle under Lyme Branch has successfully completed a cycle challenge raising money for the Wings Appeal.
On Saturday the 3rd of June a reception of members of the RAF Association, the Tri-Services Association and 435 Squadron of the Air Cadets met at the Newcastle cenotaph. I was presented with a cheque for £100 for the Wings Appeal and at 9 o’clock one tandem and six bicycles set off for the RAF station at Cosford. A support group in mini- bus, car and motor bike followed shortly after.
The ride in fine weather through rural Staffordshire passed through the villages of Swynnerton, Ellenhall, Ranton, Gnosall, Church Eaton, High Onn, Blymhill, Ivetsy Bank, Bishop’s Wood, Boscobel and was completed in 3 hours 15 minutes, not completely uneventful the tandem having two stops with a broken chain and a puncture. On the way we were joined by 3 more riders who had ridden from South Staffordshire.
At Cosford’s Family Services Centre our ten riders were applauded by a large welcoming group including all the supporters who had come by assisted transport. The 5 members representing the RAFA included serving members, Squadron Leader Gareth Stevens and Chief Technician Kerry Stevens.
Photographs were taken of the group. We then proceeded to the RAF Museum restaurant for a light lunch break. Afterwards the support group left to visit the Cold War hanger and at 13.45 we commenced our return ride to Newcastle. The route via Weston under Lizard and Tonge, Blymhill, Brineton, Orslow, Gnosall and return. The weather was ideal with a slight following wind and the journey was completed in 2 hours 45 minutes. 71 miles in 6 hours at 10.33 miles per hour.
My thanks are due to the members of RAFA and the Tri-Services who have made the ride possible, brother David and the riders. Alan Conlon, Dominic and Sarah Crompton on tandem, Colin King, Simon and Austin Scott (11years old cycled over 80 miles) Peter Swinden, Derek Everton and Bob Baker.
To date over £1750 has been raised for the Newcastle under Lyme RAFA Wings Appeal. Thank you for your generous support.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
S.W.A.M.P. and the origin of Mayfest
Published: January 2, 2017
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
2015 80 k Mayfest Anniversary Ride
Published: November 26, 2016
Tour of Staffordshire and Cheshire
The four intrepid riders of the 75 mile ride have learnt nothing, and now 80, they are accompanied by two more over 75 years old.
Thursday 3oth July
Peter Hambley, Michael Evans, Peter Swinden (80 year olds), David Evans, Derek Everton, Teifryn Williams, Pat Hebda and Jess Casey (over 75s), Bob Baker, John Baddeley, John Bradbury, Alan Conlan, Steve Rowley, Ray Ryland, Photographer Alan Preston. Other riders joined on the route: Linda and Brian Horswill, Jack Allen(80).
Route
Home, Oakhill, Boothen, Over A500, Trent & Mersey Canal, Cycle Route No. 5, Canal Museum, Etruria, Cycle Path 440, Cauldon Canal (4), Milton (8.5), Cycle Path 55, Fegg Hayes Bridge (9.5), Ford Green Hall (10.5), Chatterley Whitfield disused mine (12), Cycle Path 55 (12.5), Gillow Heath, Mow Cop (18)
Mow Cop: Home of Primitive Methodism and Panoramic View (19.5)
Lunch: Congleton Garden Centre (21.5)
Astbury, Brownlow Heath, Somerford Booths (26.5), Swettenham, Bridlepath Davenport Hall (30.5), Cycle Path 71, Brookhouse Green, Spen Green, Brownlow Heath, Scholar Green, Red Bull (38.5), Canal Cycle Path 5, Bathpool Park, Cycle Path 555
Ice Creams: Westport Lake(44.5)
Middleport Pottery, Wedgwood Roundhouse, Basford, Hartshill, Penkhull Village, 198 Trent Valley Road, Home (50 miles)
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
2010 Mayfest 75 mile Anniversary Ride
Published: November 23, 2016
Three members of St. Christophers C.C.C. who had ridden together for over 50 years and were celebrating their 75th birthdays took part in a 75 mile ride. They were Peter Hambley North Staffs. Michael Evans Pembrokeshire Wheelers (ex Haverfordwest St. Christophers) Peter Swinden Birmingham and close friend Jack Allen ex Burslem Olympic Wheelers.They were accompanied by a further 11 riders made up of relatives , friends, children and Mayfesters.
75 YEARS ANNIVERSARY CYCLING RIDE 2010
Tuesday August 17th
Route
Penkhull Village, Trent and Mersey Canal, Cycle route No. 5, Canal Museum Etruria (2.5), Wedgwood Roundhouse (3), Middleport Pottery (4), Westport Lake (5), Harecastle Tunnel Entrance, Bathpool Park (8), Harecastle Tunnel Exit (9), Canal Red Bull (10), Scholar Green, Brownlow Inn (15), Somerford (18), Swettenham, Twemlow Green, Cranage Hall (25)
Lunch: Middlewich, The Boars Head Hotel (30)
Warmingham (31), Hasington (36.5), Weston, Shavington (40.5), Hough, Wybunbury, Hatherton (44.5)
Tea: Audlem, Priests House Cafe (49.5)
Norton in Hales (54), Pipe Gate, Blackbrook (58.5), Barlaston, Trentham (70), Canal Sideway, Boothen, Oakhill, 198 Trent Valley Road, Home (75)
Cyclists included: Peter Hambley, Michael Evans, Peter Swinden and Jack Allen (75 year olds), Mike and Judy Hitchens, Pat Helda, Jess Casey, Bob Beaman, Bob Baker, Alan Preston, Clem. Spooner, Philip Hambley, Dominic Crompton, Alan Conlon, Brian and Linda Horswill.
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Anniversary Ride details
Published: August 27, 2016
Anniversary Ride 50 miles (80) kilometres 2016
Start at 198 Trent Valley Road Thursday September 15th 2016 at 9.30am
Route
Penkhull, Westlands, Keele, Madeley Heath (6.5), Wrinehill (8.5), Bridgemere, Hankelow, Audlem (16), Norton in Hales, cycle route 552 Market Drayton (21)
Lunch: Festival Cafe
Chipnall, Cheswardine (28.5), Bishops Offley (33.5), Eccleshall
Tea: Honeysuckle Tea Room, Fletchers Garden Centre (38.5)
Yarnfield, Stone (40), Barlaston (46.5), Trentham (48.5), Canal, Sideway, Oakhill, 198 Trent Valley Road
Home (51.5)
RIDERS
John Bradbury, Alan Conlan, Colin King, Peter Trodden and Peter Hambley. (Alan Machin not on photograph).
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Published: January 1, 2014
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