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Hi Phil, I'll join you

Sign me up please George

I'll lead a B ride to Broad Acres. As it's Gent Wevelgem on Sunday, we'll borrow from the theme of the spring classics (route based on a ride led by Nick Shenton a few yrs ago, but with a few tweaks) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34503980 Sign up below Matt Hale (L) Alistair Hey Neil Orchard Mark S...

Three of us departed the BH, good ride out to Pershore avoiding most of the flooding (apart from an errant land rover at the ford on Sleaford Lane, measuring 4' deep....see pics on Si T's Strava) and almost made it to Cropthorne without incident. Si T was the unfortunate recipient of a fl*t this wee...

Hi All,

Sorry, I didn't add the day. I was thinking of trying to avoid any rain and do this ride on Saturday 17th Feb (tomorrow) - there is a yellow weather warning for rain Sat evening through to Sunday. Could anyone signed up confirm if they'll be free to join on Saturday

I'll lead a B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne - Saturday 17th Feb . A bit longer than normal, but good to step up the distance slightly for anyone riding the Snowdrop/Sunrise on 24th Feb. Leaving the BH at 9:15 Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34366452 Sign up below: Matt Hale (L) Si T...

Hi Phil...count me in

Thanks all for a good ride today. We picked up Fenella just outside Kenilworth and stopped at COTC (coffee on the corner)... very nice, but walk-in only. We picked up the Kenilworth Greenway on the return, but diversion in place north of Burton Green onto gravel/ white roads due to HS2. We'd have be...

Hi Fenella, thanks for letting me know. Hope everything is ok... maybe see you later

I'll lead a B ride to Kenilworth, leaving the BH at 9:15 We'll be stopping at one of the many coffee shops on/close to the High St. Details to follow Details are on the Ride with GPS club page here (where you can also view the route): https://ridewithgps.com/events/298431-beacon-b-ride-to-kenilworth...

Thanks all for an enjoyable ride. All present from the list above except for Pete N (joined the C ride). We were also joined by George Lazenby for his first club run in ages . Good to have you along!

See you there George

I'll take a B ride to Upton Snodsbury, stopping at the Twisted Spoon. Leaving the BH at 9:15 I'll be making a reservation, so sign up below. Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38305901 Matt Hale (l) George Barker Phil Gameson Pete Norman Neil Orchard Amarjit Sanghera Nick Shenton James...

Sign me up please Noel

Thanks everyone...good to have some company on a ride like that. Some pretty miserable weather and road conditions, but we'll all have earned our New Years drinks 😉 Michelle was a DNS and we were joined by John Hitchcock from nr Upper Bentley until Radford /just after Flyford Flavell (Nom was closed...

I'll lead a B ride to Astwood Bank, leaving the BH at 9:15. Will stop at Bank café (or maybe Nom in Flyford Flavell - will depend on the weather at the time and size of group). Route as follows: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41899388 Sign up below: Matt Hale (L) Pete Norman Noel O'Dwyer Michelle Th...

I'll join you Si

One more here from the entertaining Sigma sports café ride series with some locations that will be familiar to some:

https://youtu.be/NvuDya_DpNw

Have you checked eBay? Quite a few on there. Are you after a specific model number?

I collected my order from Neil yesterday - a lite gilet (summer weight), size M, however it is a bit snug for me. If anyone wants to swap for a size L, or wants to purchase from me, let me know by reply or private message me... thanks

Hi Simon,

Minor correction req'd to my surname...no 's' at the end. I'm currently at the bottom of the list...is that a sign?

Thanks

The Larch Barn, Been Savage https://www.thelarchbarn.co.uk/ Been open about a year, was going to go to the Cleobury cafe, but this was a good alternative. Seemed to be plenty of room, including lots of outdoor picnic benches. Great views of Clee Hill and a decent menu (if slightly on the pricey side...

Espresso Barn, Long Marston

Decent venue, caters well for cyclists-a little pricey, but good quality

The Windlass Café is pretty good George (Severn Side)

Could be interested in this Tim (for Toby... maybe Isobel) - was going to ask about this on Sunday (assuming it's all go for Derby). If there are any forms to fill in, would you be able to bring them?

thanks very much

Good article here:

https://intheknowcycling.com/2015/05/28 ... ike-tires/

...suggests trying to match your tyre width to your rim