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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.