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PaulB

Yep Rob

And forecast for sunday is shorts weather and maybe short sleeves

PaulB

see ya sunday Dave

PaulB

Hi All I will lead a D run this Sunday 9th April to Island Meadow Caravan Park, really looking forward to this ride If problem with them being open as its Easter Sunday we can go to The Cow Shed at Wooton Wawen, just bring food in case Meet at BH for 9-15 departure, distance around 50 miles Route he...

PaulB

Brave man
Ducked under duvet after opening curtains

at you least went to a different place

PaulB

Lovely ride today

Present were

Paul Balfe (l)
Callum Litster (new rider)
David Cole - left at Tanworth
Adrain McHugh - left at Cafe
Colin Hall- left at cafe
David Stephenson
Rob Parker

Great company and great ride

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PaulB

Hi George

Ok no problem

If i change plan due to no show ups to guided ride, which looks more likely, then ill post on this forum in morning so please check before you leave

PaulB

D Ride, Sunday 19th March, Introductory and Social, Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles Post by Paul Balfe I will be leading the weekly Introductory and Social Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 15 miles at Espresso Farm Cafe, in Umberslade Farm Park. 9.15am start from The Black Hors...

PaulB

Hi All Just putting this one out there for feedback and/or interest Black Horse to Aberystwyth, same route as the long distance riders use so thanks in advance for that Looking at 3 days tour with B&B overnight Dates 6/7/8th June (Tues to Thurs) or 13/14/15 June or 20/21/22 June - would be at D Pace...

PaulB

Well that was a chilly ride but lovrly cafe

The brave souls who pitched up were

Paul Balfe (L)
Dave Cox
Adam Balkham

Lovely company and here's to warmer days

PaulB

ok Dave

See You Sunday

PaulB

Hi All Metrological Spring has arrived which still means colder days but hey-ho, its gonna get warmer and longer days I will lead a D run to Hatton World, around 45 miles, usual 11 to 12 mph ave speed Route here ----- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42122737 Meet at BH Northfield for 9-15 start Sign ...

PaulB

Hi Simon

I can help out if you want

probably best if i marshall but I'll leave it up to you

PaulB

Good day out

Weather turned out lovely, quite warm in afternoon and present were

Paul Balfe (L)
Dave Cox
David Stephenson
Kay Davies, left us to do her own ride after 10 odd miles

Thank you everyone

PaulB

Thanks Dave

Enjoyed it

PaulB

Hi

I will lead a D run to Rowberrys Cafe this Sunday 19th Feb

Route here --- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42015331?beta=false

Usual pace of 11 to 12 mph ---- 75 kms or 46 miles

Meet Black Horse Northfield for 9-15 start

Put name below or pitch up on day or text me on 07961 20 22 34

Dave Cox

PaulB

Lovely Day out

present were

Paul Balfe, Lead
Dave Cox
Colin Hall
David Stephensen
Adrian McHugh

Thanks everyone

PaulB

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
10 Feb 2023 10:37
Hi Paul I'll be pedal ready at the Black Horse to ride out to Umberslade

see you sunday Dave

PaulB

David Stephenson wrote: ↑
09 Feb 2023 11:52
Hi Paul

Can you put my name down please?

Thank you

David

Hooray, he's back

see ya Sunday Dave

PaulB

bikercolin wrote: ↑
09 Feb 2023 10:43
Put me in please

See you Sunday Colin

PaulB

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PaulB

Thanks Everyone

Lovely group today and lovely ride in nice weather

Present were

Paul B (Leading)
Dave Cox
Rob Parker
Kay Davies
David Tipton
Ellie Grey
Tom Owen
Will Woodhouse
Adrian McHugh

Thanks all

PaulB

ok Will

see yiu tomorrow

PaulB

HI TOM

See you sunday

PaulB

Hi Ellie

see you sunday

PaulB

hi
yep

no problem at all as long as you are happy with the 12mph average speed

PaulB

See ya sunday Dave

PaulB

Hi All I will lead D run to Whitlenge Garden Centre this Sunday 5th Feb Route here https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37673474?beta=false Usual mileage around 45 to 59 miles at 11 to 12 mph Meet for 9-15am start at Black Horse Northfield Paul B (Leading) Dave Cox Rob Parker Kay Davies David Tipton Ellie...

PaulB

So, all's well that ends well so to say. Was going to do a longer ride but then at Black Horse a few of the regulars wanted to do a shorter ride, so we agreed on doing the Umberslade route but with agreement form the other riders i would leave at Umberslade to do my longer ride with Rob Present were...

PaulB

OK folks, no Guided ride tomorrow so ill do a D run if ya famcy Ill do it the democratic way, and being short notice, ill give you 2 D runs to vote on https://ridewithgps.com/trips/102052982 --- Rowberrys at 46 miles total or https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37673474?beta=false....... Whitlenge Garden...

PaulB

JUST ME & CED, No other takers on this wonderful ride then or is the duvet too clingy on these winter mornings

PaulB

Good one today

Present were

Rob Parker
Kay Davies, frozen feet curtailed her ride
Will Woodhouse

Me & Rob decided to extend ride at Feckenham as such a lovely day so Will carried on home as he was happy to

Thanks everyone

PaulB

Good one Rob
UP THE VILLA

PaulB

Ok Dave

See you Sunday

PaulB

Hi all I will lead a D Run to Botany Bay Astwood Bank this Sunday 15th Jan Around 45 miles, route here ---- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37762073?beta=false Thought i would do it in reverse of usual route for a change Meet 9am at Black Horse for 9-15am departure Sign up below or text me on 07961 2...

PaulB

hi having a good think about it and this Bank Holiday weekend is putting me off, very busy roads, i didnt even drive anywhere on a bank holiday weekend. If it was mid week or any other weekend yeah, you would have me & Rob Parker joining up, can you look at alternative midweek or weekends Sorry to ...

PaulB

hi having a good think about it and this Bank Holiday weekend is putting me off, very busy roads, i didnt even drive anywhere on a bank holiday weekend. If it was mid week or any other weekend yeah, you would have me & Rob Parker joining up, can you look at alternative midweek or weekends Sorry to b...

PaulB

Well there you go, the oldies never die, they just fade away waiting to be resurrected

PaulB

OK no problem

Try this planner if you want, has cafes and everything on it and good for planning routes

https://cycle.travel/map

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB-Rvt5qBFo

PaulB

thanks Alan

ill let you know by tomorrow night

Can you send route please

PaulB

GREAT
Thats the answer thst makes me happy

PaulB

Hi Alan
i would register my interest now but depends on who is going re wether they are faster than me so to say

if the average speed is around 12mph then i am in but if you get the faster riders that don't want to have slower riders i understand,
just putting it out there now so its out in the open

PaulB

Yep

sounds bloody brilliant to me and B&B fir me unles i really really like camping which i still have to try on a bikepacking tour

PaulB

Hi All

yep sounds good, just waiting on a few other options and dates coming through but sounds good so far to me

PaulB

Shame
But as i have saud before i think its the start of many closures

Jinny Ring closing Tues & Weds
Springridge Garden Centre closed all January
Boar & Willow open from 15 Jan and they will be reviewing opening days

A warning that weekday closures on the cards for many cafes

PaulB

Hi

i will join if ok as assistant

PaulB

Brilliant Dave
Thanks for a good ride, great day out thanks

PaulB

HAHAHAHAHAHA, fair enough

PaulB

Hi Dave i may join you, will confirm later Me & Ced went to The Reservoir and it was awful, terrible service, terribly dirty and i really wouldn't order anything, i'll go with you but maybe check on Umberslade Farm Cafe opening hours, doubt they will be open but check Just a thought as don't want to...

PaulB

thanks everyone, good day out

PaulB

Hi

Done change of route, bit shorter

Route for Weds 21st here ..... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41631061?beta=false

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