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CeGi

As nobody had joined us and as Ian wanted to make sure he'd be back in time for the Rugby we ended up going to Hillers farm shop instead.
Coventry Cathedral can wait.
Only two of us, but lots of catching up to do.

Ian G (L)
Ced G

CeGi

Hopefully nothing will come and disrupt our plan to go to Coventry cathedral this time. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38110093 Expected speed 14mph Café stop will be at Kenilworth (Arden's café, Costa or Coffee on the corner depending on queues). Will be inside this time, so bring café locks...

CeGi

A shame nobody else joined but in the end both happy we didn't obey with our early morning drizzle hesitation

: enjoyable nice little 30 miles 'hilly' ride in the end

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CeGi

Due to a little car accident, our metric century to Coventry cathedral will have to be postponed. Therefore only proposing a short burst : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38110093 Expected speed 15mph We'll meet at the BH Saturday morning for a 9:20 start Sorry for the late change of plans but obviou...

CeGi

Mariana278 wrote: ↑
22 Oct 2022 19:08
Ok I shall show up with my hands in the air
I expect rain so bring your rain jacket and warm gloves

... and overshoes !

CeGi

I'll be your sweeper at the back if you want me to

CeGi

Very sorry Dave and Sarah. Since yesterday afternoon the beacon website and message board were unaccessible to me, both via wifi and mobile data. Also unaccessible on my laptop home. Just saw your post Dave while driving back home yesterday, but once home (and started to feel a bit off) it was out o...

CeGi

Won't have enough time this week-end for a long C ride. So will only do a short burst. We'll start from the BH at 9:30 and follow that route : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39834003 Expected speed 15mph Ced G NB1: Please note that due to medical reasons I use a handle-bar extender , a bit like TT-b...

CeGi

Ended up attending: Roland Flynn Ced G (L) James Perrett David Tipton All pumped up with adrenaline with actually went B pace, but everybody seemed to enjoy it so we carry on like that and we were chatting so much we missed a couple of turns :D All in all a great day out with a nice weather for Octo...

CeGi

Roland wrote: ↑
30 Sep 2022 22:09
I will come along please. Thank you.

The more the merrier

CeGi

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35686129 Meet at the BH for a 9:00 am departure. Café stops at Hillers. Roland Flynn Ian Hurricane Gannon Ced Marmite G James Ironman Perrett David Tipton NB1: Please note that due to medical reasons I use a handle-bar extender , a bit like TT-bars. I use this to relie...

CeGi

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CeGi

Who would have thought that this quest for a 300k would eventually lead me there? There is no ride without a group. Thanks to all those who came and rode whether long-time partners or new cycling sidekicks. Was nice and fun. Lots of happy memories. https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/pcz_E02OFtaFHN...

CeGi

What speed are you aiming for Si for a B?

CeGi

Thanks for the ride Ced! Sorry for heading off the front near the end - did the rest of us head home after Icknield St? I slowed down and stayed on the route until Wychall Rd but didn't see anyone. Absolutely no problem Richard. We were meant to keep chasing you both on but took a wrong turn, then ...

CeGi

Naomi got attracted in the end by the hilly west, Kamran and James preferred to stay in bed but the following riders had a nice flat-ish stroll: Ian Gannon Ced G Richard Leaper Noel O Dwyer Will Woodhouse ... and probably one of the very few last café stop outside of the season: https://dgtzuqphqg23...

CeGi

We'll start from the BH at 9:00 follow that route : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38767262 Expected average speed 14 mph average. Coffee stop on Kenilworth high street (coffee on the corner or costa) Registered (see post further below for attendees) : Kamran Anwar (until Rowington green) Naomi Bel...

CeGi

Sorry Pete, after 2 weeks of 'hilly' stuff I fancy something a bit flatter

CeGi

Nice ride, with quite a bit of hills. Nice atmosphere at Winwood heath hill and even nicer one at the café where I never saw that many Beacon tops on one outing. On our ride we unfortunately lost Ian just after Winwood because of a pain in his Achilles' tendon, and the party animal Mariana did very ...

CeGi

PaulB wrote: ↑
14 Sep 2022 19:57
I imagine Ced's group will get to Broadacres quicker than us so will split up seating etc

No. What I know is that we'll be there slower than Phil's

CeGi

I won't lead a separate ride from the BH to the hill climb. I am sorry George, I wanted to join your ride up to the Race (hence me using that hilly route of yours) it was never my intention to make you give up yours. I guess a gathering at Waseley might have suited some not as mile-hungry as us!

CeGi

Count me in, I haven’t been on my bike for 4 weeks só O’Neill try to keep up with you guys No worries Mariana, you know that when uphill I am a _Q . You'll have no issue. On top of that, lengthwise, the escape route in Barnt green was built in on purpose and might actually be tempting even to mysel...

CeGi

I got that George
And whilst i am happy to modestly participate in that 'hill race' tradition, 20k really aren't enough for me hence why I double piggy backed on Phil's route too after yours. Maybe we ought to think about privatisating the broadacres café for this coming sunday

CeGi

Tradition, tradition. George's ride will end there. Phil's ride will start from there. So to make my contribution to the 'Hill competition' tradition, I'll mix both and propose this hybrid solution: We'll start from the BH at 9:00 with George's lot to reach the race site by about 10:00. We'll go hal...

CeGi

Sounds like quite a day, Cedric. Good to hear that no one involved in our ride was hurt. Hopefully the Worcester bloke will be okay. At least it lets me feel less uncomfortable about being a cowardly descender: you never know what's round the next corner! Presumably this ride was training for your ...

CeGi

George wrote: ↑
12 Sep 2022 09:56
PS: which café is it that doesn't open on Sundays?

'The Lounge' in Alvechurch, we went to Café Muso just next door

CeGi

For once the advertising of my ride was honest and not pretending it would be flat. The scarecrow of Winwood heath was even clearly mentioned. Out of ignorance (having never done it before) some stepped forward, others more wisely seeked refuge in alcohol! So on this slightly foggy morning the follo...

CeGi

Can't make it this week (got my own ride) but would be tempted if you do it again.
2 questions though:
Is that just for gravel bikes or would a MTB be OK too?
What do you mean with 'aimed at A/B riders? Still intended to reach some serious speed?!!?

CeGi

Mariana278 wrote: ↑
07 Sep 2022 15:44
If I’m not too hung over I will join you

Was Turkey that wild you're still hung over?!!

CeGi

7:00 start just to see them whizzing past in under 10 seconds, that a hell of an effort you're asking from me

But OK, I'll try to get out of bed to keep you company on your first 'official' lead, even if only social since the new rules

CeGi

Had the pleasant surprise of a 4th mousquetaire joining us while discussing his front camera with James Bendle. So ended up with a nice little group, on a nice-ish day (dry and not requiring a jacket but a bit grey) for a pleasant stroll in the countryside: Kamran Anwar Ian Gannon Ced G (L) Mark Sta...

CeGi

I propose this deceptively hilly ride https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35468348 (with Winwood heath to get warmed up at the beginning. Don't blame me, I wasn't the one creating this route, just re-using) Expected average speed 14mph average. Quick café stop at 'the Lounge' in Alvechurch just over half...

CeGi

Seen the lack of enthusiasm for tomorrow, I shorten and flatten the original ride to something easier, hoping this late change will decide a few more to join. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37763204 Expected average speed 14mph average. Quick café stop at the Island meadows café Meeting at the BH fo...

CeGi

What a gorgeous day it's been for a great ride. Unfortunately Mark couldn't make it so we ended up being 'only' 5 participants (such a welcome change compared to last week :D ): Kamran Anwar Richard Chaplin Ian Gannon Ced G (L) James Perrett Sped to the café at 15mph despite a nicely hilly profile. ...

CeGi

OK, I hope that putting it on a Sunday will attract more participants than last week Saturday ride, but with Monday being a Bank Holiday, I am not sure https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35686017 expected speed 14mph average. Quick café stop at the fisheries café. Meeting at the BH for a 9am departure R...

CeGi

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/lQXQG6DkbE8nK2j-GMJGCpu9kZ2TAU8m3zvhTmw1AG0-2048x946.jpg I understand now why the club rides avoid this café. 40 minutes waiting time for a simple egg and mushroom sandwich!! Would have been OK if someone had joined me as we could have chatted, but not alone. Th...

CeGi

I am intending to lead a 90k/56miles ride to Wellesbourne Saturday. intended route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35685750. Expected pace 14mph I am planning to have a café stop at the 'Touch Down café' we so often cycle past to see what it's all about. If queues are really too long (as I understan...

CeGi

Thanks to all the registered riders for coming. Glad my Russian doll offer of 2 rides in 1 finally worked. Remember, on hot days like today, the important thing is too keep hydrated: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ...

CeGi

Thanks for the ride and leading me expertly around Warwick ...

and its fields

Most enjoyable day

CeGi

I'll be there Dave

CeGi

With next week-end likely to be hot, a long 200k ride like last week is out of question as I have no lizard's gene in my DNA. So as discussed during the ride last Saturday I propose an early Burst to keep the finish time before the heat cranks up. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40507069 expected ave...

CeGi

Sounds like a good route. Let's hope I have a good night. If not there, don't wait for me

CeGi

Weather was perfect, company absolutely top (a shame Naomi couldn't make it in the end). After smashing it at 16mph for 3 hours, the first stop at Whichford was welcome: https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/aAqrOIaYJFB4O3lYyJQJ7NkjxivBby_noj5M5ffNy7o-2048x1152.jpg We then carried on at a more reason...

CeGi

Hi Dave, I am very tempted to see this event tomorrow. Wasn't sure I could as I had a long ride today, but didn't finished rinsed, so might be able to muster enough energy to go there tomorrow. Won't go with the other group as likely to be too fast for me but would be OK with your gentlest stroll po...

CeGi

Sorry Dave, would have loved to join you, but my Mum is still here.

CeGi

PaulB wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022 17:09
Watch the back

and getting flattened like a pancake while taking care of my rotten tree: https://youtu.be/Uwy6jC0GuIY

CeGi

The only one holding tallies is Phil.
No obligation Mark, just enjoyment.

CeGi

Nobody interested so did some gardening instead

CeGi

For those even remotely interested, later this week we'll be posting a weblink to dot watch our progress. I am interested and will be following ... from the comfort of my sofa! it would be good to route any club runs net Sunday down Warwick way to watch the games road races for men and women. Was s...

CeGi

Let's make the most of the summer and long days to grab another 200k this year. Let's go to the Cotswolds, more specifically to Bourton on the water. Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39526275 Expected average speed between 13-14 mph There'll be 1 or 2 café stops depending of what most prefers an...

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