11 Riders met at the
RAF Museum Cosford in sub zero temperatures. Their offer of a free hot drink for
visitors arriving by cycle was most welcome.
Thank you Cosford. Three
Birdy reds were a reminder of past rides when numbers were greater. Welcome to a new rider on his ICE Trice QNT. Other riders rode:
Dahon x 1
Brompton x 1
Moultons x 5. 1 puncture, the first in 2009!
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1) Wrapping up warm for the ride. The distance was reduced by 10 miles to 15 today due to the weather. Buzzard count on route was 7.
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2) Arriving at the
Red Lion for hot food.
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3) This was an
opportune time to try out the "Powergrip" foot straps fitted to the Trice, which we thought may offer an alternative to wearing cycle specific shoes when touring.
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4) On our return, due to the icy approach, we chose the safer option of using the foot bridge over the ford.
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5) The reduced ride allowed us to have a look around the museum
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6) A folding motorised bike
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7) Checking out the planes
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8) Stacked planes
Thanks to Paul for a most enjoyable day on the Shropshire lanes.