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PaulB

Well that was a glourious ride in fantastic weather

Present were

Paul Balfe (L)
Colin Hall
David Stephenson

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see you tomorrow Colin

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no problem Dave

Enjoy your lunch

PaulB

I will lead a D run to Island Meadow

Meet BH fir 9-15 start

Nice 50 odd miler at usual pace of 11 to 12 mph
No one left behind
Route on Beacon FB psge, will put route up later on today
Sign up below in comments or contact me 07961 20 22 34

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No problem Dave

Understand 100%

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Hi All Bit of a begging letter this one, i am keen to try camping bikepacking, i have to try it as the itch will not go away so I'm asking if anyone out there would like to loan me a tent, i will only use it for one night and it will be in good weather. looking at doing a overnight in June sometime ...

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Hi

i have boked a room for 6 people, so far 4 of us are going so there is 2 spaces left, if anyone fancies a nice overnight trip then let me know

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excellent Simon

I'll add you to the whatsapp group too, we don't ride fast, we enjoy the views

PaulB

Hi All I am planning a YHA overnight trip to the YHA at Hartington Hall in the Peak District for Monday 22nd July. So far its myself, Dave Cole and maybe Rob Parker so any more would be welcome I can get a private room for 6 people for £19.50 each, plus evening meal at say £20, breakfast in morning ...

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RIDE CANCELLED SORRY British Cycling Guided Ride/ Club Intro Ride to Earlswood Lakes, Sunday 26th May 9.15am start D pace 26 MILES TOTAL Hi All, I will be leading the British Cycling Guided Ride OF 26 MILES to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 15 miles at Wedges Cafe, Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from...

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Lovely ride to the 103rd Cyclists Memorial Service in Meriden, that was the fastest ave speed i have done going to Meriden at 22 kph, around 13.5 mph which drew a few raised eyebrows from some of the slower guys but they were happy i got them to the Berryfields Cafe for brekkies, took it slower comi...

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see uou tomorrow Chris

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see u sunday Dave

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ok

nice to have you along Helen

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ROUTE CHANGE BELOW FOR A MORE DIRECT ROUTE THERE

Route here...... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46624894

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ok pete

we hope to stop at Berryfields for a quick sausage butty

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ok Simon

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Thats good steve

we felt bad keaving you but you insisted and glad it was all ok

innertubes in your saddlebag over time do get weak

Glad to have you along and hope to see u again and hope you enjoyed your pizza's and didn't get caught in the rain

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Thanks George

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Hi All I will lead a D Run to Meriden for the cyclists memorial at Meriden on Sunday as the service is at 11am and if you fancy we can have a bite at Berryfields before the memorial. Usual pace of 11mph. ROUTE CHANGE BELOW FOR A MORE DIRECT ROUTE THERE Route here...... https://ridewithgps.com/routes...

PaulB

Hi Well what a lovely ride, cracking weather great company, a vist from the P Fairy twice and a story about an elderley gent below that will stay with me for a while. On the rode were.... Chris Ankcorn Paul Balfe (L) David Stephenson Steve Smith On the way back we saw an elderley gent walking his E ...

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OOOHHH YEAH

Jaffa cake, we must get first in the queue LOL

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Hi All I will lead a D run this Sunday 12th May to Hillers Dunnington Usual length 50 odd miles, cafe stop roughly halfway Route here ------- https://ridewithgps.com/trips/115447187 Usual pace of 11 mph, no one left behind, scenic route with a no rush mentality, just enjoy the ride and the view Meet...

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Hi Just putting this out to see what reaction is....... I am planning to do a 4 day tour south either week comm 22nd or 29th July for 4 days Itinerary is ,,,, Day 1 BH 2 Cirencester YHA Private en suite room for 4 people at £18.70 each Breakfast and evening meal in town route here.....https://ridewi...

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yeah remember that last year, walking all thro Knowle

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hi

I am now avaliable to help so just let me know

PaulB

Hi all
Rob & I are going to Revills at Defford this Thuirsday for a 60 odd miler so if anyone fancies joining us just let me know
Relaxed pace around 11 mph, gonna be a nice day

I can meet at BH or Barnt Green for around 9-15
If you want more details either post here or contact me on 07961 20 22 34

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Dave

.so glad to see you enjoying cycling again, may the bike assist propel you to new highs

PaulB

Great ride today

Present were......

Paul Balfe (L)
Dave Cox
Kay Davies
Colin Hall
David Little

Thanks Guys, enjoyed the ride

PaulB

ok Dave

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See you sunday Colin

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See you sundsy Dave

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British Cycling Guided Ride/ Club Intro Ride to Earlswood Lakes, Sunday 14th April 9.15am start D pace British Cycling Guided Ride/ Club Intro Ride to Earlswood Lakes, Sunday 14th April 9.15am start D pace I will be leading the British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles a...

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Hi all

Going to cancel this ride, not nice riding in a stotm with wind gusts of 40 mph

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David

Don't think the weather is gonna improve to be honest

PaulB

That's a shame Ian

Hope you get on the road soon, mind you, you are probably doing the best thing looking at tomorrow's forecast

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Ok Rob

lets see what its like Windwise sat night/sun morning

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hi

no problem Ian, hope they get fixed

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Hi

I will lead a D run this Sunday 7th April to Hayleys Cafe Hartlebury Castle

Around 50 miles, ave pace 11 mph, route here -------- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46064906

Meet for 9-15 depart at Black Horse Northfield

Sign up below......

Paul Balfe (L)

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Great ride today

Participants were

Colin Hall
David Little

PaulB

hahahaha
see you tomorrow dave

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ok Colin

Just me and you then

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Joel

Dont worry about being slow, me & Rob will keep you company as we are the slowest of the group

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British Cycling Guided Ride/ Club Intro Ride to Earlswood Lakes, Sunday 31st March 9.15am start D pace I will be leading the British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles at Wave Cafe, Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a perfect...

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Oh good one Alan

lets see what happens

If its nice weather it'll be a cracking ride to Weston & back, all the time in the world and won't get dark till 10 pm

Quiet country lanes, good laffs, great coffee stops (as many as you want) with a few good cold beers at the hotel

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Alan Good post, agree with the Crowle Car Park, what about the Crowle Village Store, they have a creche by the shop with good parking so you or i could go and ask if we can park there, its just getting back the sunday and shops closed and gate locked or we could look at Himbleton Cricket Club by the...

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Hi,

As it looks like rain all day Sunday so i am cancelling the ride, plus with very little interest in the D runs lately ( no disrespect Adrian & Joanne, and thank you) with low sign ups i will probably save my own time planning routes and leave the D runs alone for a while

PaulB

Hi Adrian & Joanne

see u Sunday

PaulB

Hi, As it looks like rain all day Sunday so i am cancelling the ride, plus with very little interest in the D runs lately ( no disrespect Adrian & Joanne, and thank you) with low sign ups i will probably save my own time planning routes and leave the D runs alone for a while I will lead a D run this...

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Hi

i can help uf you need ne, let me know

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