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CeGi

Hi Paul,
might be tempted to join you but will depends at what time my mum's coming back from her Mancunian stay. If late in the afternoon, I might indulge into another ride while summer is here

CeGi

This ride got cancelled Sunday because the snowflakes we were couldn't face a bit of rain. So putting it back on the market to see if I can tempt someone for Tuesday morning. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38037293 expected average speed between 13-14 mph There'll be a café stop halfway in Feckenham...

CeGi

Steve contacted me as it was raining heavily in Rednal. Told me that Rob too was for giving it a miss. Drizzle had started again over Northfield and looked like getting slowly heavier. So postponed for later reconsideration. Seemed to suit Adrian too when made aware so that he didn't end up alone at...

CeGi

Sorry to hear that Dave, get well soon.
Not sure if the ride will take place anyway as my weather app keeps changing its mind, rain, no rain, rain, no rain !!!

CeGi

Thanks to all for coming. Gorgeous day for a ride, great company and delicious bap. And some nice pictures for Keith's collection https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/pK78UVtK8Pw7JfQG-jKEohsJNAaK6bLannDNL624aUQ-2048x1178.jpg https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/A1df7vXAGVn-cr81KpZBW0eLwqyhbf1rhs3KuO...

CeGi

Hi James,
will be more chilled out that Sunday's, but welcome to join if it's mileage you're after and not speed

CeGi

Hopefully Friday will be dry and decent temperature. Thinking of doing a gentle ride (same speed as last friday, 13 mph, or a tad bit lower if some prefers it more relaxed): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37737875 Thinking of having a café stop at the Yew tree farm (not quite on the route attached) ...

CeGi

With my family visitor away this week-end I'll have more time to lead a decent ride. I propose this metric century ride, relatively flat, for Sunday 31st: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38037293 expected average speed between 13-14 mph There'll be a café stop halfway in Feckenham Meeting at the BH f...

CeGi

Glad we managed to avoid the rain, got actually nicely 20º warm in the end. Impressed we managed to attract a group of 5 on a Friday morning. Promise, next ride will stop in a real posh café where you'll all be able to satisfy your craving for avocado cream with baby spinach and herbs of the garden ...

CeGi

Morning folks. Road and garden look wet from the night rain but sky is dry. Forcats do not all agree. They say it's raining now and will stop by 11 when looking outside in Northfield right now is not raining. 2 out of 4 sources I checked say rain would resume again in the middle of the afternoon. So...

CeGi

David Cole wrote: ↑
21 Jul 2022 22:52
I'm ok with an 11.00 start tomorrow - I'll keep my eye on the message board. I'll let Kay and Adrian know
Dave

Thx dave.

Refreshed forecast is better (I'd still advise overshoes) but I guess we'll only for sure when looking out the window tomorrow morning

CeGi

Adrian and Kaye would be welcome of course. Forecast for tomorrow morning is not very exciting, i.e. quite wet. David S. indicated his wish to give it a pass. As we all know Paul is the same type of guys... and I must admit that rinsing my bike and feet non-stop with splash from underneath whilst I'...

CeGi

Hi guys I can take a leisurely ride there but I will blast on the way back and leave your guys if that’s ok? I need to be back for 1ish OK, Thanks. We might do a hybrid ride. Slow to the café all together and then back faster for you and I. Others who might still join could then decide to come back...

CeGi

I like Helen's idea. Sounds like fun and very refreshing.
The last Icknield street hill just before the peacock is going to make you earn your last drink!
Unfortunately I can't make it as I have guest at home.

CeGi

Thanks to all for coming today. Ended up drawing in a bigger crowd than expected. After a bit of mis-direction which I apologise for (not going to try to blame the garmin for once) and a semi-mechanical we eventually went in full swing for a nice little Sunday morning burst with perfect weather Actu...

CeGi

PaulB wrote: ↑
15 Jul 2022 15:29
lovely ride Ced
really enjoyed it and thank you

My pleasure (too)
Thank YOU for coming (it takes two to tango)

CeGi

Perfect weather for a nice stroll.
Ended up Enrolling Wayne whom I had bumped into on my way to the BH so were 3 on the way to the café (then Wayne went stright back)

Paul Balfe
Wayne Gibbs
Ced G.(L)

CeGi

HI might be a bit to fast for me so i may meet you at the cafe, ill leave 1/2 hour earlier, ill confirm more towards the date Hi Paul, if Mariana absolutely wants it to be a blast I would be more than happy to notch it down a bit to have the pleasure to have you with us. Last time I did it it was j...

CeGi

With some family visiting from the continent I am unlikely to be as flexible as usual to lead rides and probably won't be able to lead this week-end. So will do a shorter ride Friday morning. Having missed them by just a few minutes 2 weeks ago, I have a hardened desire to go and sample a nice big s...

CeGi

Great, we'll finally manage to ride together for more than a mile

CeGi

Ian dropped out so we ended up being just 2 for that ride:
Ced. G. (L)
Geoff Mann

Was a great way to reconnect with Geoff after his long pause off cycling.
Seen Mick Stanford and André Wrightson at the end and got a welcome refill of cold water, thanks guys.

CeGi

With Sunday likely to be scorching, a long ride is out of question as I have no lizard's gene in my DNA. For those not able to grab Mariana's offer Saturday, I propose a nice little C ride towards Hockley Heath and Dorridge and back. No food stop as the ride is relatively short and to keep the finis...

CeGi

With the week-end likely to be scorching, very long rides are out of the equation if you want to have a comfy one. So I'll spread the mileage on several days. This ride is meant to be a slow ride to breathe the beautiful landscapes in (like I did last Wednesday) and not get out of breath. Expected a...

CeGi

keith wrote: ↑
10 Jul 2022 20:23
what else would you want to do on the Hotest day of the year so far?

Spend the day in a swimming pool with cocktails and ice-creams

CeGi

Nice ride. Decided to push quite fast at the start while the weather was still nice. Didn't suffice and the afternoon heat in our last 2 hours melted our average from 16mph+ to a bit over 15. Took part: Keith Adcock Ian Gannon Ced. G.(L) Mariana Sorrill Will Woodhouse Well, at least this hot weather...

CeGi

As per unanimous decision by text in the background start time now brought forward to 7:30.
But I am afraid that this is not going to make the ride faster

CeGi

IanG wrote: ↑
08 Jul 2022 14:26
I’m in

Let's hope we won't have overcooked or melted Sunday!

CeGi

Sorry but 19mph is way out of my league. Hope you'll find cycling buddies for tonight

CeGi

Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑
06 Jul 2022 21:19
Sorry Ced, I'm going to have to drop out. I now need to be back home Sunday by 2.30 latest.

No way I could ride that fast, it's actually likely to be a

ride
Looks like it's going to have to be 'third time lucky'.

CeGi

Proposing this 23miles ride to Tamworth and back : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39935965 Will be a gentle leg spinning exercice after the week-end for me and another ride to get back into the rhythm for Geoff. Do not expect faster than 13mph. If anyone is interested, meet us at the BH for a 18:00 ...

CeGi

With nobody having answered my call :cry: I set off later than planned (so that the dog didn't stay too long alone until the missus come back from work) and changed the route a bit to go to Arden café instead of Hillers farm. A shame nobody joined to enjoy this ideal days and lovely sceneries. Enjoy...

CeGi

Today the weather wasn't to blame for our failure to attract more riders. So maybe Ian and I are lucky to be flexible with our time tables or there wasn't enough notice for others to get organised. We had a great time with nice warm weather and gorgious golden light

CeGi

Not sure this post will be made visible early emough for potential riders to join us.
Meeting at the BH for a 5pm start.
25 miles / 40 km with a few hills : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40054546

Let us know if tempted

Ced G
Ian Gannon

CeGi

keith wrote: ↑
03 Jul 2022 20:34
I thought you were repeating 200 miles.

Maybe, but not before next year!

CeGi

With Paul enjoying a break in Wales, I'll step in to lead a midweek ride if any takers. With me having a 200k planned for the week-end, this will be an easy, slow ride. Target 12mph to hopefully have more opportunities than usual to look at the landscape. 80k/50 miles to Hillers Farm. https://ridewi...

CeGi

I'm OK to repeat the final from 1998. Suits me fine!

CeGi

Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑
03 Jul 2022 10:24
Count me in Ced. I’ll try and stay out of A&E the night before this time!!

We'll finally get there with perseverance

CeGi

The rain was supposed to have finished for the day ... or so they said so we went out without shoe covers ... and ended up with buckets at our feet. I had hoped to attract a few Beaconers (Beaconists ?) but the 2 tempted ended up having to work, and a possible interested guy met on Facebook ending u...

CeGi

Was originally planned for Sunday 17th. Been asked to move so publishing ride early for others interested to possibly have a chance to rearrange their agenda. For those who haven't had the chance yet to do one, or for those who want to put another one under their belt, I'll lead another 200k this ye...

CeGi

For those who want more or can't ride Sunday I propose this little burst Saturday afternoon: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39996103 Expected average speed 14mph. Meet at the BH for a 1pm departure. Not café stop during the ride but possibility for a pint at the end if some are tempted. Ced. G. Ian ...

CeGi

B or C I am not sure. I might start with the B and drop to join the C if it turns out supersonic like apparently every week. Will see how I feel on the spot. If not there, don't wait for me

CeGi

Ended up participating: Ian Gannon Ced. G. (L) Mark Stammers Vince Tennant All complaining it was too fast at the start, but all pushing !!! Windmill still not fixed and sails still missing. Let's pretend the ridiculously long wait at the café allowed us to rest properly instead of cooling down too ...

CeGi

Did not really want to step forward and scare potential apprentice ride leaders away but we're Thursday lunchtime and still no B or C ride advertised for this week-end. So I'll step in so that there's something on the menu for those who want to eat but don't dare to cook! ;-) I propose a more reason...

CeGi

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
20 Jun 2022 12:14
Just need to enter The Kidderminster Killer now, as a recovery ride. I'll get my coat. https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=9313

Ok, it's all clean and dry now.
I'm ready

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CeGi

Pictures for you Keith as promised: 6am, roaring to go https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/7eKD7quz_Z-hNlhONtsTXQ9iyARaqw3hWIht4_FzfNw-2048x1388.jpg First food stop in Newent https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/i4S94cVO4km22RP3YuzG790yHdrIC4STog2IvZup0bI-2048x943.jpg 2nd stop for food, definitely ...

CeGi

Yes, WE DID IT! Big thanks to Ian for the idea last year, the original route draft and our mutual emulation ever since :D . Thanks to the three of you for the ride yesterday where we supported each other when we each had our weak moments (mine felt so much worse and longer than yours :cry: ) but als...

CeGi

When I turned for home Cedric and Naomi were riding into Selly Oak and back to tick over the 200 miles. I saw no reason to take part in such nonsense. :lol: There was no grown-up reason behind this childish behaviour. Introducing too much reason and rationality in our life is what partially disconn...

CeGi

Roaring to go this morning for what appears to be a glorious day of cycling

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CeGi

keith wrote: ↑
15 Jun 2022 21:36
I'm in, weather permitting

So is Naomi. Let's all pray that it turns out better than anticipated. We'll have a war council Friday afternoon to see what we do

CeGi

Whoop whoop it’s finally here 😊. I’m in It certainly is :D Beep beep https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTOLIHiXtt75SUc5Dpc83Ljkaaglhf1jMllG5qIJW4XAEY6tisANSRsDK3SbQ1wF-bJ52E&usqp=CAU Although I feel I might look more like this towards the end of the ride: https://i.pinimg.com/474...

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