14/6 Two new riders for Tubby Tuesday

Keri invites James on  his first ever group ride

Another good turnout for the Tubbies on Tuesday but especially notable for the first appearance of road veteran Terry and newcomer James Freeston. James had come along on the invitation of keri. Apparently keri and Jame's older brother were born in the same maternity unit so Keri has known James's family literally his whole life.

James has been riding for a while but had never ridden with a group before so keri would be keeping a close eye on him.

Veteran  Roadie terry on his first Tubby Tuesday Ride

 Mick was in fine form and went ahead of the whole group on the way out to float lane but we were all back together for the wonderful  climb up float lane. James is very trim and despite this being his first group ride he showed great promise and could easily out ride most of the Tubbies.

Following good risk assessment practice I warned the newcomers about the poor condition of Pottery lane but it didn't seem so bad that night ,so we must be getting used to it.

Its always fun seeing how riders deal with Stonestile lane for the first time . The brave Terry was first onto the lower slopes and managed it easily. James was a bit more cautious and hung back a bit with the slower ascenders, he can definitely go a lot faster than this.

First ever Stonestile climbs for terry and James. 

With a tail wind on the way out and plenty of shelter on the way back it was always going to be a fast night and indeed myself and Mick got Pbs for the whole route and despite being out on his winter bike with thick winter miles, Gareth claimed the KOM.

Terry thought it was a lovely ride, so hopefully he will become a regular? James greatly enjoyed his first ever group ride and has now joined the club which is excellent news. I have already informed JV/Patrick that another potential sunday club rider has arrived

Steve C