Sunday 17th. 8:30. 38 miles C+ burst. Beer(s)/drink(s)/food AT THE END if interested

[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 finish time before the heat cranks up but I propose a stop for beer/drink at the end at he black horse for those interested. I saw the manager and she's OK with us bringing our bikes in the beer garden behind, as long as we keep an eye on them ourselves and that the group is not too big. I might even indulge to some food as my wife is away this week-end so would save me cooking.

Expected average speed 14mph. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37746654
62k/38mi

Meet at the BH for a 8:30 am departure.

Joanne Congerton
Roland Flynn
Ced. G. (L)
Adrian Low
Geoff Mann
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 relief the pain of NHS diagnosed trapped nerves in my wrists and elbow. I do NOT use these to ride like a TT racer, to draft behind others or similar performance seeking stunts.
Every bike ride, be it commute, ride alone or in group, entails its share of risks (bad road surface, motorised traffic, natural elements, our or other riders' mistakes or inattentions...). This is common knowledge and we all ride at our own risk. Nevertheless if my use of this extender this makes you feel uncomfortable, please do not join my rides.

NB2: Please also note that due to a combination of overloaded bike, love handles and betablockers, I am slow going uphill. Do not expect Alps climbing performance from me. So do not be surprised if you'll probably all overtake me during climbs. We'll regroup at the top and carry on from there.

[Roland]

Pencil me in please. Thanks.

[Adrian431]

Can myself and Joanne join please

[Tippers53]

Could I be added to the ride please. Thanks Dave.

[Kamran]

I'll see you at the BH in the morning.

[Tippers53]

Thanks for the ride. Really enjoyed it.

[Roland]

Thanks for a pleasant spin out, Ced. A good distance and pace.

[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

Actually attended:
Joanne Congerton
Roland Flynn
Ced. G. (L)
Adrian Low
Geoff Mann
Adrian McHugh
Vincent Tennant
David Tipton
Niel Everson






My only concern was that at the end only very few took care of their health and stopped for rehydration