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A, B and C club runs - October, November and December - 2016

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 09:28
by WorcsPhil
It's starting to get cold, and what you need to do to keep warm is to do regular exercise, and there is no finer way than doing this by leading and attending club runs during the last three months of the year.

So, look deep inside yourself and fill this thread with so many offers to lead rides to new and traditional cafes that I have to turn some offers down and gently weep at the enthusiasm of you all.

So, if you are able to lead a club run or two, please post the date and café destination on this thread.

Note: This purpose of this topic is compile the schedule of club runs. Discussion about individual rides, including rider lists, will be done in a separate thread - one for each Sunday.

02/10/2016 A: Evesham - Ian Taylor B: Shelsley Walsh hill climb café - Neil Lynch C: Kenilworth - Helen Jamieson
Intro ride to Banners Café in Bromsgrove, led by Pete Norman...all welcome
09/10/2016 A: Clows Top - Chris Ashford (08:15 start) B: Evesham - Paul Johnson C: Volunteer required!
16/10/2016 A: B: Kenilworth - Colin Groves C:
23/10/2016 A: Clows Top - Matt Hale B: Brewood - Nick Shenton C:
30/10/2016 A: Cobhouse Fisheries - Phil Richards B: Cobhouse Fisheries - Paul Johnson C: Ombersley - Pete Norman
06/11/2016 A: B: Whitlenge - George Barker C: Bobbington - Pete Marshall
13/11/2016 A: Bringsty - Philip Whiteman B: Charlecote - Colin Groves C:
Beacon Burst also goes at 09:15, led by Nick Shenton...back by 12noon
20/11/2016 A: Croome Park - Philip Whiteman B: Pershore - Neil Orchard C:
27/11/2016 A: Wyre Forest - Philip Whiteman B: Honeybourne - Paul Johnson C: Wellesbourne - Andy Wrightson
04/12/2016 A: B: Alcester - Nick Shenton C:
Also - all welcome on the Intro ride to Akambas in Solihull, led by Andy Terry, supported by Carolyn Clegg
11/12/2016 A: Wellesbourne - Phil Richards B: Lavender Hall Fisheries - James Tate C: Alcester - Colin Groves
18/12/2016 A: Non-stop to Chaddesley - Philip Whiteman B: Chaddesley via Halfpenny Green - Nick Shenton C:
'Carol Service' Swan Inn Chaddesley Corbett from 12:00 (Lights may be required)


Tuesday 27/12/2016 A: Wyre Forest Café - Phil Richards B: Cobhouse Fisheries - Paul Johnson C: Destination TBC - Carolyn Clegg
Club run moved to the Tuesday after Christmas, which is a Bank Holiday

01/01/2017 A: Beacon Burst (45 miler) - Phil Richards B: Philip Whiteman - Worcester Woods C: TBC - Andy Wrightson
We will retain New Years Day as the Club run day

Posted: 05 Sep 2016 16:57
by George
I'll take a B run on 6 November. Details to be decided closer to the time.

Club Runs

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 08:58
by Colin G
I'll do

16/10 - B Run to Kenilworth
13/11 - B Run to Charlecote
11/12 - C Run to Alcester

Posted: 11 Sep 2016 14:37
by NeilL
I lead a B run on the 2nd destination TBC most likely to Shelsley Walsh there is a cycling Hill climb event on so can use the facilities for a cafe stop. Details to follow

http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/ ... =427&nei=3

Posted: 18 Sep 2016 20:51
by CakeStop
From Ebrington Velo re 2nd October:


A quick reminder that your club is invited on the first Sunday in October (i.e. 2nd October this year) to the annual Ebrington Cycle Meet for all cyclists in this area. Please join other cyclists and clubs for an end of season chat over coffee/tea and cake in Ebrington Village Hall (near Chipping Campden) anytime from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Refreshments will be prepared and served by the ladies of Ebrington WI who only serve food of the highest quality and at very reasonable prices.

Cyclists who live close, might like to try our informal “Reach for the Skies” route which goes up 4 'character building' hills and some thrilling descents in the 22 miles. The fastest time round the course so far is 1hour 11mins with old timers like me taking nearly 1 hour 40mins. No entry fee - it's for fun. However, Nicholas Cutts from Cutts of Campden has kindly donated two bottles of champagne to be awarded on the day. One is for the fastest rider round the course and the other for the most "spirited" rider, regardless of their time. You can start on your own or with other riders any time between 10.00 am and 11.00 am, riders and bikes are identified by a taped on ticket, timing is by marshal's watch and this year the route will be arrowed by Evesham Wheelers.

All proceeds of the day will go to St Eadburgha's Church, Ebrington.

All local cyclists are invited! Why not make Ebrington your different club coffee stop on that day? All roads are downhill from here!

Further details are available from http://www.ebrington.org.uk/

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 11:59
by Nicks_77
Put me down for 23rd October to lead the B Run - Destination Brewood in Staffordshire.

Posted: 26 Sep 2016 15:14
by ballintrane
I'll take the B on 9/10 to Evesham.

Posted: 26 Sep 2016 18:26
by ballintrane
I'll also take the B run on 27/11 to Honeybourne.

A Ride 09/10 - Destination Clow's Top (08:15 start)

Posted: 27 Sep 2016 06:57
by caashford
I will take the A ride on 09/10 - destination is Clows Top - route "borrowed" from Phil Richards, with an 08:15 start.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16924778

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html

Note reasonably hilly, but we will be keeping group together and re-grouping as required.

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 10:41
by Philip Whiteman
It's worth mentioning that the 18th December is usually that Christmas Club Run. I am assuming that it will be The Swan at Chaddesley again. I may volunteer to lead this club run nearer to the date subject to other engagements.

Posted: 13 Oct 2016 18:38
by Matt Hale
I'll take the A run on 23rd October to Clows Top (again, I know - but it's a decent café). Different route - will be going clockwise direction this time. Out via Stourport, Dunley, Abberley & return via Kinlet, Shatterford and Cookley.

Posted: 13 Oct 2016 21:05
by WorcsPhil
Thanks,Matt - I was beginning to think this thread had turned invisible...

Posted: 16 Oct 2016 14:35
by ballintrane
To prove that winter has really started i'll take the B run on the 30/10 to Cobhouse Fisheries for the first of many winter visit's. :roll:

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 21:42
by Nicks_77
I'll lead a Beacon Burst on the 13th November

40-50 mile non stop route with the option of a hot mug of brown at the end or maybe even some pork scratchings and a pint.

Route to be decided but don't expect pan flat!

Pace will be B run

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 14:12
by neilo
Under immense pressure from 'the ginge of Elmbridge' I'll lead to Pershore on 20/11, should please some but not necessarily others :lol:

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 14:29
by ballintrane
neilo wrote:Under immense pressure from 'the ginge of Elmbridge' I'll lead to Pershore on 20/11, should please some but not necessarily others :lol:
As Cilla Black once said "Surprise surprise!!"

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 09:22
by Philip Whiteman
20/11/16

I'll be available to lead an A run again. This time I suggest Croome Park.

I won't ride if conditions are icy.

Posted: 15 Nov 2016 22:56
by Nicks_77
Put me down for the B Run 4th December to Alcester

20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 11:49
by Gemma_j1983
Hi Guys,

can someone let me know the distance of the C club run on Sunday?

coming back after an accident. Bit nervous.

:)

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 12:58
by AlanW
Nicks_77 wrote:Put me down for the B Run 4th December to Alcester
Plan your route very carefully Mr Shenton..... B*(

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 22:29
by Nicks_77
I'll take a B Run to Halfpenny Green for a fry up on the 18th December before heading for Mulled Wine and Carols at The Swan in Chaddesley Corbett.

Re: 20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 22:38
by laurence_cooley
Gemma_j1983 wrote:Hi Guys,

can someone let me know the distance of the C club run on Sunday?

coming back after an accident. Bit nervous.

:)
There's currently not a leader for the C run on Sunday, but keep an eye on this thread here for updates.

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 11:50
by ballintrane
I'll take a B run on 27/12 to Cobhouse Fisheries.

Re: 20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 17:07
by Nicks_77
laurence_cooley wrote:
Gemma_j1983 wrote:Hi Guys,

can someone let me know the distance of the C club run on Sunday?

coming back after an accident. Bit nervous.

:)
There's currently not a leader for the C run on Sunday, but keep an eye on this thread here for updates.
You could always volunteer Laurence!

Re: 20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 17:20
by laurence_cooley
Nicks_77 wrote:You could always volunteer Laurence!
I'm curently following a training plan that calls for a two-hour zone 2 ride on Sunday, so not really compatible with club runs - unless the C run would appreciate doing laps of the Earlswood triangle in the rain. :?

Re: 20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 22:44
by Nicks_77
laurence_cooley wrote:
Nicks_77 wrote:You could always volunteer Laurence!
I'm curently following a training plan that calls for a two-hour zone 2 ride on Sunday, so not really compatible with club runs - unless the C run would appreciate doing laps of the Earlswood triangle in the rain. :?
You could make it a Beacon Burst. Just a thought!

Re: 20/11/12 Club run C

Posted: 19 Nov 2016 06:15
by laurence_cooley
Nicks_77 wrote:You could make it a Beacon Burst. Just a thought!
John beat me to it!

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 22:07
by jdtate101
I'll take the B run on the 11th Dec...for a Big Breakfast at Lavender Hall Fisheries.

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 12:20
by Philip Whiteman
18th December.

A run. Depending upon numbers and the weather, I will take an A run to The Swan. It will be a non-stop run to The Swan via Throckmorton. If the weather is wet and horrible, the route may be shortened with a stop included. If conditions are icy, I'll be having a lie in.

Last year we had sufficient numbers for three club rides. If a small field this year, it may be worth joining with Nick Shenton for Halfpenny Green.

Posted: 19 Dec 2016 10:08
by George
I was wondering whether there might be a club run-style ride on either of the Bank Holidays next week, to make up for Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Many high street cafés will presumably be closed, but I expect the garden centres will be open, and so might places like Wyre Forest Visitor Centre and Worcester Woods.

Posted: 19 Dec 2016 13:58
by neilo
George wrote:I was wondering whether there might be a club run-style ride on either of the Bank Holidays next week, to make up for Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Many high street cafés will presumably be closed, but I expect the garden centres will be open, and so might places like Wyre Forest Visitor Centre and Worcester Woods.
There's a club run to cobhouse one the 27th George.

Posted: 19 Dec 2016 14:10
by George
neilo wrote:
George wrote:I was wondering whether there might be a club run-style ride on either of the Bank Holidays next week, to make up for Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Many high street cafés will presumably be closed, but I expect the garden centres will be open, and so might places like Wyre Forest Visitor Centre and Worcester Woods.
There's a club run to cobhouse one the 27th George.
Thanks, Neil. That will test my willpower: will I actually get my lazy arse out of bed early enough to turn it into a full-length ride, when I know that I could be there in fifteen minutes?

Posted: 19 Dec 2016 16:17
by carolyn
I'll lead c ride 27th December. I'll confirm destination soon