Sorry, but its got to be apleasure, not a duty.
One of the new participant on last week BC Guided Ride has expressed the wish to ride again and bring a friend of his.
So I will happily run the BC guided ride to Earlswood Lakes again this week.
9am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield.
Pace should be about 12mph +/-1
We will be stopping at Earlswood Craft Centre Cafe at 18 miles to refuel. Can't wait to sample their 'Cyclist breakfast' again
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41238365
you can refer someone interested to the event page on Lets Ride below:
https://www.letsride.co.uk/rides/beacon ... s-and-back
or if from the BRCC and not busy volunteering at the CX event in Walsall (or getting muddy racing), just reply to this thread as usual
Please note that the weather forecast is quite cold so check in the morning that the ride hasn't been cancelled in case it got icy overnight.
Paul Balfe
Ian Gannon
Romina Gaston
Ced G (L)
Tim Higgs
Geoff Mann
Robert Parker
Sarah Roberton
Kevan Williams
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 elbows. 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 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.
