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A: Burford House, Tenbury - Philip Whiteman.
B: Upton Under Severn - Paul Johnson
C: Charlecote - Pete Norman

A RUN TO BURFORD HOUSE, TENBURY WELLS: 6th September

A new venue and route compared to last month's attempt to Tenbury Wells. We will certainly not be using The Riverside Cafe given their woeful service.

Out: Abberley, Hanley Broadheath.
Cafe: Burford House, Tenbury
Return: Frith Common, Rock.

The route will be lumpy but not as lumpy as the August attempt. We should arrive at the cafe slightly earlier assuming that we do not experience any emergency cherry stops. The ride will be at club run pace and not 'eye-balls-out'.

Still looking for someone to lead the C run on Sunday. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has never led a run before.

Will be a quiet sunday... what with lots of Beaconites at the CX event

Hi All

Really sorry but I am full of cold at the minute. I will have to stand down as this Sundays B ride leader.

I have had it since Tuesday so maybe it will go but I can't guarantee it ,so best get a new leader.

Everyone always chips in on a ride so it isn't a daunting prospect to lead if anyone else is considering.

Regards
George L.

dweben wrote:Will be a quiet sunday... what with lots of Beaconites at the CX event

If anyone is at a loose end on Sunday, we still need volunteers for this. Full details here.

I'll take the B run to Upton-upon-Severn.(Bring a bike lock if you have one.)

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10208568

I will lead C run to Charlecote, 53 miles

Pete Norman

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10210759

Andy Terry wrote:A: Burford House, Tenbury - Philip Whiteman.
B: Upton Under Severn - Paul Johnson
C: Charlecote - Pete Norman

Does Andy know something about the overnight weather that the rest of us don't?

Hi all
I was down to lead the intro ride this Sunday to the stables tea room, earlswood.

I've been in some pain and discomfort in my southern region since Thursday. It was easing up Friday but the pain has come back again, so I will have to back down as leader

This is the route I was taking

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/708559298

https://www.strava.com/activities/279529110

A new leader may want to change destination.
I've posted this on here so it will get more views. It is on a new thread aswell
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Helen, if you want to lead the run then I don't mind riding support. Otherwise I am happy to lead but would prefer to change the destination to Churchfield Farm, nr. Droitwich. A new café for the club.

bobg wrote:Helen, if you want to lead the run then I don't mind riding support. Otherwise I am happy to lead but would prefer to change the destination to Churchfield Farm, nr. Droitwich. A new café for the club.

Thanks for the offer bob. I've literally just spoken to john Dealey and he has agreed to lead.

PeteNorman wrote:I will lead C run to Charlecote, 53 miles

Pete Norman

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10210759

Grandad/culture vulture
I'm aiming to meet you on the junction of broad lane just before Tamworth I'll be there about 9-30 but don't wait in case I have a drink or two later but fitness campaign may win through

Burford House Gardens provided a significantly better alternative to the Riverside Cafe in Tenbury. Outdoor seating in garden surrounds with plenty of people enjoying fine cakes and coffee.

A good group ride today, thanks all. Well disciplined and everyone seemed happy especially when climbing up to Clowes Top. An enjoyable day.

Hills on the route to Tenbury are unavoidable given the nature of the countryside. The most convenient passage would be to utilise the A road for the entire length to Tenbury, but that would be purgatory. A few additional ascents were added via Abberley Village and Clowes Top by means of Frith Common. Whilst we avoided Stanford Bank, I am not entirely convinced that the lane through Eastham and Lower Rochford is any easier. Stanford Bank is pyschologically challenging ascent but once the summit is achieved, riders can then enjoy with ecstacy, the long descent to Rochford and Tenbury. Curiously, nobody seemed to be enthused by Wyniattes Way.

Route: BH - Chaddesley - Stourport - Abberley - Stanford Bridge - TENBURY (arr 11.35) - A456 to Lindridge - Frith Common - Clowes Top - Heightington - Stourport - Chaddesley - BH

Philip Whiteman (L)
Phil Richards
Keith Adcock
Ian Taylor
Chris Ashford
Omar Hussein
Benjamin Walmsley
Craig Walmsley
Matt Hale
Paul Knox

One **flat** at Ryelands Lane due to hedge cutting.

This will probably be the last time I use Tenbury as a destination until next spring as the lanes can be grim in winter.

(I thought Mr Shenton was going on the A run - hope we did not leave without you?)

On today's Sunny 'B' run to Upton-upon-Severn
Paul Johnson(L)
Neil Orchard
Ben Stocks
Nick Shenton
Huw Treasure
Matt Clegg
Tess Oelofse
Gareth Powley
Richard Tromans(1st club ride)
Jess Dent
Andy Gilman
Rob Wade

No incidents on C run apart from the 'chef' at Charlecote refusing to cook for we 17 and the other clubs that turned up because there was only one 'chef' so it was tea and cake all round!

Thanks to all and particularly well done to those newcomers.

Pete Norman (L)
Phil Elwell
Andy Wrighton
Graham Muth (Sorry Graham hope that's right)
Rob Parker
Dennis Snape
Giovanni del Vecchio
Fraser Duncan
Richard Burton
Mark McKonkey
Mark Gardner
Ryan Evanson
Neil Evanson
Kim Shapiro
Simon Turner
Charlie Pearson (Sweeper)

An enjoyable intro. Ride to Stables cafe, Earlswood with sociable and capable participants
John Deeley (L)
Helen Jamieson (s)
Philip Keates
Mike Balenski
Chris Starkey (hope I've got the spelling right)
Jordan Stevens
Huan Dong

Thanks to the returning Helen and Huan for support

As discussed, I will check diary/commitments and lead a "soft" c run either 27th September or 11th October

46 riders all told.

Wonderfully Beacon on a wonderful day.

Splendid A run today ,you'll go a long way to see views like those. Probably the best weather of the summer for a club run ,practically no wind and just warm enough. Really nice cafe , the coconut flapjack was wonderful.

just adding my thanks to Phil for leading today, despite my grumbling about the hills (tradition, really...) it was a splendid run in excellent company to a very good new cafe with the added bonus of some very welcome good weather.