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PaulB

Hi Ruth

Glad you're back
See you Sunday

PaulB

Hi

Put my name down as a definite

Get signing up people, you don't know what you are missing

PaulB

Thanks Alan

Well organised and enjoyed every minute

The thought if sharing a room with 5 other makrs was quite daunting but great venue and some great laffs, AND HILLS, what goes up myst come down

Great time and great company

PaulB

David Stephenson wrote: ↑
02 Jun 2023 18:22
Hi Paul. I’ll see you on Sunday. Can’t make next Wednesday, I’ll be in Newcastle.

Ciao

David

The Globe Trotter, we will miss you

PaulB

Hi All

just a reminder that if anyone wants to go on this ride i need to know final numbers by tomorrow afternoon as i have to phone the FRIENDLY woman to let her know how many are going OTHERWISE you wont get fed

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

PaulB

ok Dave
see you sunday

PaulB

Hi All

Route for Sunday here..... https://ridewithgps.com/trips/120949406?beta=false

PaulB

Hi All I am going to postpone this Lichfield ride to next Wednesday 7th June- details to follow Sunday Do not want to be responsible as a ride leader that we may get delayed or cancelled trains and frustration I will therefore lead a D Ride to Island Meadow - meet at BH fir 9-15 departure Route to f...

PaulB

Hi Dave

Lets see whar the fallout is from the train strikes over the weekend

Might be better to do it next wednesday

PaulB

Hi David Going to have to check the Train Service is going to be ok becayse if strike action on the Saturday might affect trains on the sunday Also revieved this of Rich Chaplin who rode the roure last week........... Hi Paul I see you’ve posted the Lichfield ride on Beacon. Word of caution - as wel...

PaulB

Hi Phil

i would be interested in the Bike Maintenace course

Probably not posdible but bleeding of hydraulic brakes would be good but understand if difficult to do

PaulB

Thanks Dave's
enjoyed it

PaulB

Well that was acgreat bunch of riders, thanks everyone.
Lovely ride to Botany Bay and present were...

Paul Balfe (L)
Rob Parker
David Stephenson
David Cox
Dave Cole
Sharon O'Brien
Adrian McHugh
Adrian & Joanne

Thanks all for a lovely day

PaulB

Hi Alan

I do tend to agree with you Alan, its like Marmite

PaulB

David Stephenson wrote: ↑
27 May 2023 08:03
I will join you please.
David

Grwat see you sunday Dave & Dave

PaulB

no problem Adrian & Joanne
see you sunday

PaulB

Hi Sharon
See you Sunday

PaulB

RIDE POSTPONED DUE TO RAIL STRIKE SATURDAY AND LIMITED SERVICES SUNDAY Hi All I am planning to take a train to Lichfield next Sunday 4th June. First train from Northfield will be 9-15am so aiming to catch that and arrive in Lichfield at 10-13am Trains from Lichfield will run every 30 mins but proba...

PaulB

See you sunday Dave

PaulB

I'll lead a D run to Botany Bay - Astwood Bank this coming Sunday... . Route here ,,,,,,,,,,,,, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43028831?beta=false Departure: 09:15 from the BH (meet 05 minutes before) Speed: roughly 18 -20kph/11 to 12mph Distance: 73km/45mi Terrain: VERY SCENIC Max participation: up...

PaulB

thanks Helen

invaluable advice which is very much appreciated
Changing trains and train companies is a nightmare so I'm trying not to do that.

In connection with folding bikes, if i got one it would only be for 1 or 2 night rips so not much luggage as would probably be in a B&B

PaulB

Hi All Will more than likely not be running a D run this Sunday due to do a 100 miler on Saturday so might be a bit tired but keep an eye on the forum as i might do a small ride OR i may go to Lichfield by train, if i do a run on Sunday i will post it up on forum by Thursday night. Talking of going ...

PaulB

Wow, Thanks Helen Really good info there thanks, i know you have a lot of experience and will take on a lot of your advice and i am insistent on not using my car but as you say in your recent Strava post our public transport system is broken and very expensive and unreliable. Looking at doing loop t...

PaulB

Well that was a cracking ride out to the Meriden Cyclists Memorial Service at Meriden Had a bit of a Garmin route problem first thing but had Dave C to rely on, thanks Dave. Was one of those route malfunction days but all's well that ends well. Also, as Dave mentions above, a nice long walk whilst r...

PaulB

OK MICK
lets see

PaulB

Dunno

i have had

few problems with Strava lately, lost a few friends i was following, maybe because i went ftom premium to free

And no, you haventt upset me

PaulB

Brilliant Pete

Thanks a million for that, will check it out
It seems that i was not following you for some reason so just requested and then ill have a look thanks

PaulB

No problem Pete, fully understand
see you sunday

PaulB

Brilliant Dave

Yep lets go for 8am, nice early start with quiet roads

PaulB

Hi All I will lead a D Run to Meriden for the cyclists memorial at Meriden, as the service is at 11am and if you fancy we can have a bite at Berryfields before the memorial. Usual pace of 11mph. Meet at BH Northfiled for a 8 am start, we will aim to get to Berryfileds for a bacon butty, or whatever,...

PaulB

Well that was a lovely group today

Present were.....

Paul Balfe (L)
Sharon O'Brien
James Dempsey
David Holmes

Great group that gelled together and very enjoyable ride

PaulB

Hi Dave

I'll lead a D run next Sunday 21st to Meriden for the Cyclists Memorial

Will post on forum on monday

PaulB

FYI everybody: the campsite where we're having our coffee stop does take contactless payments, but prefers cash. Hi George They take contactless without any problems, went there today and spent £4.50 on the card so all ok also replied earlier to this message and oressed wrong button (FAT FINGERS) a...

PaulB

Hi All I will be leading the weekly Introductory and Social Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 18 miles at Wedges Bakery and Cafe. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a perfect introductory ride for those wishing to try out the club, riders returning from injur...

PaulB

My pleasure Sharon
Glad you enjoyed it

PaulB

Lovely ride today

Great venue and present were

Paul Balfe (L)
Rob Parker
Dave Cox
Adrian McHugh
Sharon O'Brien, new member who done brilliant, her longest ride for a few months

PaulB

Hi

Good one Sharon, see you sunday

PaulB

I'll lead a D run to HARTLEBURY CASTLE - HAYLEYS CAFE this coming Sunday... . Route here ,,,,,,,,,,,,,https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42771984?beta=false Departure: 09:15 from the BH (meet 05 minutes before) Speed: roughly 20kph/12mph Distance: 80km/50mi Terrain: VERY SCENIC & LITTLE BIT HILLY Max pa...

PaulB

thanks George Agree and you can get some cheap pubs/ B&B's, i alwsys look for ones with breakfast inc and free cancellations which you can get for £50 or so. I'm planning a mini tour from 14 to 19 June as wife on her teavels then, won't be every day but to start i might do 2 1 night overnight trips ...

PaulB

Hi As my wife has now retired it looks like i have a few long weekends and weeks to myself whilst she goes off on walking tours etc, so as this forum is a hot bed of knowledgeable people i am looking for ideas for 1,2,3 and even 4 day (cheap or budget) tour ideas as there is so much info and they ca...

PaulB

hi

put me down for D run, I'll try and keep up and if raining I'll opt out

PaulB

Good ride today

changed route to Broadacres as weather a bit moody so went on short ride to Broadacres Fishery

present were.....

Paul B (L)
Robert Parker
Adrian McHugh
Tom Owen, latched onto the old boys as missed Marianas ride

PaulB

Robert+ wrote: ↑
27 Apr 2023 10:05
Hi Paul ,yes I'd like to come out Sunday if the weather improves

see ya sunday if weather ok

PaulB

Hi All

Please note if weather forecast does not improve will likely cancel ride
Keep an eye on the forum Saturday night for updates

PaulB

I'll lead a D run to WORCESTER WOODS, THE ORCHARD CAFE this coming Sunday... . Route here ,,,,,,,,,,,,,https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42679410 Departure: 09:15 from the BH (meet 05 minutes before) Speed: roughly 20kph/12mph Distance: 83km/51mi Terrain: VERY SCENIC Max participation: up to 8 people, ...

PaulB

Thanks Dave

glad you enjoyed it

PaulB

Good ride today

Present were ----

Paul Balfe (L)
Sabrina Iqbal-- New Rider
Dave Cole, thanks Dave for leading Sabrina back to BH
Rob Parker
Harry Parker
Kay Davies

Great company, great company, good cafe stop

PaulB

Great Dave
see you tomorrow

PaulB

I will be leading the weekly Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 18 miles at WEDGES BAKERY HOCKLEY HEATH 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a perfect ride for those wishing to try out the club, riders returning from injury or illness, or if you just fancy a nic...

PaulB

Great day out to our fave place for Duck Eggs

present were

Paul Balfe (L)
George Barker- met us at cafe, thanks George
Dave Cox
David Stephenson
Rob Parker
Kay Davies

thanks all till next time

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