Wolf in sheep's clothing - Welshpool 03/08/13

Le Patron decided we'd have a flattish one to Welshpool today, so we went out the usual way to Blodwell bank via Trefonen, through Llansantffraid before a 'left turn Clyde' up the short but steep drag towards Welshpool. We arrived at the Inglenook cafe in 3 separate groups which resulted in Patron and Lantern getting last dibs on the available tables. On the plus side, they did make a new friend who used to be in the film business and are auditioning next week. The pace back through Leighton and Buttington was brisk, but it went up another few notches on Criggion Lane thanks to big turns by Beast and Tudor, before a breakaway consisting of Tudor, Robbo, Ronnie and Candle went up the road. The rest is a blur, but my cramping legs this afternoon are evidence that the return via the Tour of Flanders was far from easy. Another good turnout today - Patron, Ronnie, Waudy, Robbo, Beast, Craig, Candle, Tudor and of course Lantern. The route maps also confirms it wasn't exactly flat, with nearly 2000 ft of ascent, ave 17.5mph. Craig was testing a Van Nicholas titanium bike with electric shifters today, I think a few of us could have done with electric motors!

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