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by AlanW
16 Mar 2024 21:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B ride Sunday 17th March 9.15am BH to Clive's of Cropthorne
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Re: B ride Sunday 17th March 9.15am BH to Clive's of Cropthorne

I will hopefully join you at some point, either at the BH or Barnt Green
by AlanW
10 Feb 2024 13:43
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Unfortunately one person has had to drop out, therefore we now have a bed that we need to fill.
by AlanW
08 Feb 2024 11:06
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Okay George, once we have decided on the leaving time from the BH we can try and work out a rough ERA in Newent
by AlanW
07 Feb 2024 21:37
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: YHA mid week two-day excursion - April 23rd to April 24th 2024.
Replies: 2
Views: 191

Re: YHA mid week two-day excursion - April 23rd to April 24th 2024.

YHA now booked and paid for, just need five more people to fill the room now, so please form an orderly que.....
by AlanW
07 Feb 2024 09:32
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: YHA mid week two-day excursion - April 23rd to April 24th 2024.
Replies: 2
Views: 191

YHA mid week two-day excursion - April 23rd to April 24th 2024.

This time to YHA Coalport, leaving on Tuesday 23rd April from the Black Horse and returning the next day. https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-ironbridge-coalport I am in the process of booking a private room that sleeps six, if you are interested in joining the mini trip, please contact me. The route ...
by AlanW
06 Feb 2024 17:54
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

As mentioned above, all the places at the hotel are now booked. However, if you would still like to join us on this weekend ride, either let me know ASAP and I'll see if I can reserve more rooms at the hotel or if you prefer you can source your own overnight accommodation. Just let me know if you in...
by AlanW
01 Feb 2024 18:55
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

By means of an update, we have all five rooms full now, plus an extra person. Therefore l intend to call the hotel tomorrow and see if l can add maybe one or two rooms, so l will need another three people in order to fill those rooms. I would dearly like to get more people to do the weekend and enjo...
by AlanW
28 Jan 2024 21:11
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

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by AlanW
28 Jan 2024 21:09
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Euge wrote:
28 Jan 2024 20:52
I enjoyed that ride last time. My mum lives in Weston and I stopped with her. I’d be up for the ride.
Great stuff, l'll add you to the WhatsApp group.

My favorite photo of all time was taken on the way home
by AlanW
26 Jan 2024 11:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath

Put me down as a reserve and if no one drops out I won't stop at the cafe
by AlanW
13 Jan 2024 18:01
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Great stuff, l'll add you to the WhatsApp group
by AlanW
10 Jan 2024 21:58
Forum: For Sale
Topic: F/S - Cateye Reflex Auto pannier rack light.
Replies: 0
Views: 2354

F/S - Cateye Reflex Auto pannier rack light.

Cateye Reflex Auto pannier rack rear light but the light also comes with the seat post mounts as well. But IMHO it is best suited for mounting on a pannier rack. I've only used it a hand full of times so its pretty much as brand new. I'm only selling as I've upgraded to the new Knog Blinder pannier ...
by AlanW
31 Dec 2023 20:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank
Replies: 13
Views: 4350

Re: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank

Great ride today boys, thanks for leading Matt.

Happy New Year to you all
by AlanW
30 Dec 2023 18:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank
Replies: 13
Views: 4350

Re: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank

michelle wrote:
30 Dec 2023 18:01
Hi Matt
Can you please add me to the list - look forward to seeing you tomorrow - thanks
That reminds me, where did l put my ear plugs 🤣
by AlanW
30 Dec 2023 16:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank
Replies: 13
Views: 4350

Re: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank

Can you add me please Matt, thanks
by AlanW
11 Nov 2023 20:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C ride Sunday 12th Nov
Replies: 8
Views: 3220

Re: C ride Sunday 12th Nov

Very funny Mr Woodward.....🤣
by AlanW
11 Nov 2023 17:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C ride Sunday 12th Nov
Replies: 8
Views: 3220

Re: C ride Sunday 12th Nov

Put me down as a possible maybe........ :wink:
by AlanW
08 Nov 2023 17:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

I have now confirmed the booking with The Royal Grosvenor Hotel and a deposit has been paid for Saturday 29th June 2024. https://www.royalgrosvenorhotel.co.uk/ I have booked five twin bedded rooms, and the price per person will be £55 which will also include breakfast. They will also provide secure ...
by AlanW
08 Nov 2023 12:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

Date change to the following week, Saturday 29th June. The hotel is provisionally booked, but more details to follow in a new thread.
by AlanW
01 Nov 2023 22:49
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

Yes, moving it a week in either direction is certainly an option, but l'll know more tomorrow l hope.

But l want to stick to doing it over weekend so as to hopefully attract more people to participate in the ride.
by AlanW
01 Nov 2023 17:45
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

The three hotels that I have contacted so far are already booked up for the whole of June! But the good news is that I have first refusal on the Royal Grosvenor Hotel -https://www.royalgrosvenorhotel.co.uk/ However, by sheer coincidence there just happens to be a charity cycle event on the same week...
by AlanW
01 Nov 2023 09:30
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

I was really hoping to take advantage of the new 13-mile Pier to Pier route that goes from Clevedon to Weston, which should have been open earlier this year. However, I've just checked and as of July this year it's still not open and people have been told not to try and use it. But I'm optimistic th...
by AlanW
01 Nov 2023 08:43
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

By means of an update, I have now mailed a few hotels in Weston who claim to offer discounts for groups. Therefore, as and when I know more I will update you again.
by AlanW
28 Oct 2023 07:15
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

Can we all share and discuss this ride during your club ride today as l really need to be getting some idea of potential numbers.

That way l can then block book a hotel so that we can save us all £'s
by AlanW
21 Oct 2023 22:20
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

Thanks George, let's see if anyone takes up your offer.
by AlanW
21 Oct 2023 19:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 22/10 - Steady B ride to Broadacres - 9.15am BH
Replies: 7
Views: 5253

Re: Sunday 22/10 - Steady B ride to Broadacres - 9.15am BH

You might want to reconsider your route to avoid Himbleton and Middle Lane by the bottom of Priest Bridge to be honest. I foolishy rode thru it yesterday and the water level was half way up the bottle cage! Needless to say the volume and weight of the water finally forced me to stop in the end and l...
by AlanW
17 Oct 2023 21:56
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

I am working on the date of Saturday 22nd June, as this is the closest date to the longest day. With that in mind I'm just looking at prices, the Premier Inn for one night (not the one of the sea front) for two people sharing if you booked it now would be £114, so £57 pp However, if I block book the...
by AlanW
17 Oct 2023 21:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Wednesday Ride 18 10 23
Replies: 4
Views: 3005

Re: Wednesday Ride 18 10 23

Silly me, I was forgetting that you hadn't moved into the 21st century yet and couldn't post link to a RWGPS route :lol:

Not to worry Ade, the forecast doesn't look too clever anyway, so I'll probably stay more local ready to beat a hasty retreat to home
by AlanW
16 Oct 2023 20:58
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Re: Weston Super Mare - July 2024

George wrote:
16 Oct 2023 20:35
I might be interested, Alan, but I flatly refuse to patronise Wetherspoons.
Other venues are in close proximity 🤣
by AlanW
16 Oct 2023 19:12
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28346

Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Advanced notice, l shall be organising a long weekend ride to Weston Super Mare next June. Similar format as a few years back, leisurely ride via the Forest of Dean, lunch in Witherspoons in Chepstow then over the Severn Bridge and round the costal road into Weston. Plenty of cafe stops en route. Co...
by AlanW
16 Oct 2023 14:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Wednesday Ride 18 10 23
Replies: 4
Views: 3005

Re: Wednesday Ride 18 10 23

What route are you taking Ade as l might meet you somewhere?
by AlanW
15 Oct 2023 20:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Lovely ride and great company, thanks for leading Woody.
by AlanW
13 Oct 2023 11:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Be rude not to as you are passing my door, so put my name also please, thanks :D
by AlanW
18 Sep 2023 20:40
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

My apologies for no updating this sooner, but getting ready for the trip to Spain seemed to take priority over everything to be honest. But thats all done and dusted now so time to revisit this again. My initial thoughts of using the train are to unreliable at the moment and the last thing I want is...
by AlanW
08 Sep 2023 17:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly update and club runs for w/e of 9-10 September
Replies: 1
Views: 4926

Re: Weekly update and club runs for w/e of 9-10 September

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by AlanW
24 Aug 2023 07:37
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

My son has to travel back from Bath Uni on some weekends which involves three trains, he to has been left stranded on more than one occasion. Of course it's not helped by all the strike actions, and there seems no end to it anytime soon either l'm afraid. The going news, some friends of mine rode ov...
by AlanW
06 Aug 2023 16:47
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

Below is the revised route avoiding Gospel Pass

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15053564

The only time in August I do it is week commencing 21st August and week commencing 28th August. Then September the only week I could do would be week commencing 25th
by AlanW
28 Jul 2023 14:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 30th July. C paced 200k to Cotswolds and south east. 8:00am departure
Replies: 15
Views: 7216

Re: Sunday 30th July. C paced 200k to Cotswolds and south east. 8:00am departure

To be honest, you might just as well go thru the centre of Evesham and stay on the main road till we turn.
Either that or turn left at Evesham and come up over the Lenches and Bishampton
by AlanW
20 Jul 2023 20:43
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

What is not helping the situation in me/us planning ahead is all the train strikes and services being cancelled at the last-minute thus leaving travellers stranded. My son is currently at Bath Uni and travels home occasionally, on more than one occasion he has been stranded at Cheltenham as they hav...
by AlanW
20 Jul 2023 20:40
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

In principle, Alan, it sounds like the sort of thing I might want to link up with. However, finding a free weekends before the end of the summer will be difficult, and I can't do midweeks, so I fear it's not going to be practical for me. From what I can see on Trainline, the only possible weekend d...
by AlanW
20 Jul 2023 00:49
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

Return trains are at:-
16:40
17:39
18:48
by AlanW
19 Jul 2023 20:39
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13804

Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

We last did this ride a few years ago so I thought it would be good to see if there was any interest in doing it again? Catching the 08:22 train from Bromsgrove to arrive in Hereford at 09:32, or if travelling from Birmingham 08:00 from New Street, 08:06 from University of Birmingham or 08:17 from B...
by AlanW
14 Jul 2023 09:23
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Garmin Varia RTL510 rear radar/light - SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 4033

Re: Garmin Varia RTL510 rear radar/light

Still for sale, make me a sensible offer?