Club runs - 22nd January

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Club runs - 22nd January

Post by WorcsPhil » 16 Jan 2017 09:16

Another wet day, another reduced attendance...however the rain didn't turn out to be so bad after the roll-out, so I'm sure the 15 people who made it out enjoyed hosing their bikes down when back at home. Good to see all three nominated leaders turn up, which shows excellent dedication to the cause.

This week's rides are:

A: Volunteer required
B: Kenilworth - Neil Orchard, the CW hill-climbing specialist
C: Evesham or Wedges - Colin Groves

DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ICE, PLEASE CHECK THIS MB ON SUNDAY MORNING TO ENSURE RIDE STATUS.

Alternatively, see Philip Whiteman's below post if you fancy the muddy, mountain biking option that will go ahead whatever the weather.

We've got a bit becalmed in having new volunteer leaders, especially on the A-ride, so be good if these infamous diaries get peered at and dates suggested.
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Post by Dave Cox » 16 Jan 2017 10:32

Thanks for the reminder Phil - off to hose the bike down now just forgot about it yesterday!!

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Post by Colin G » 18 Jan 2017 10:56

I'll take the C run to Evesham on Sunday.

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Post by George » 19 Jan 2017 09:37

It currently looks as if there will be a light frost on the night of Saturday-Sunday. If the forecast proves correct, my guess is that Sunday will be one of those days when there are isolated slippery patches in the lanes first thing, but the roads are clear by mid/late morning.

Will that influence any of the run leaders' plans?

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Post by Colin G » 19 Jan 2017 13:20

My plans are likely to change George. I'll take a view on Sunday and get a consensus from the group. A gritted route to Evesham would be a bit busy for my liking.

A reasonable plan B might be to do a long loop to a more local café on some quieter main roads with a short hop back. Somewhere like Wedges Bakery - unless anyone has any other café suggestions. Around 50 miles.

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Post by neilo » 19 Jan 2017 17:07

Yeah I saw that as well George, if it's really bad I'll postpone my B run until the following Sunday, will post on here early this Sunday morning.

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Post by Philip Whiteman » 19 Jan 2017 19:45

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB RUN - SUNDAY

As road conditions threaten to be icy, how about a return of a rough stuff ride through the Wyre Forest, starting from Button Oak?

The route will be nothing too loopy given my slowness and inadequate skills off-road

Suggested departure time 0930, starting here

Cafe stop at the Forest Cafe.

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Post by George » 21 Jan 2017 20:12

Thanks for the updates. Unfortunately, I don't do MTB and from our house Kenilworth is a bit far for January.

In my neck of the woods, conditions were reasonably good this morning, despite the overnight frost. So tomorrow I'm inclined to stick to my original plan and ride to Evesham, but with the first hour or two on classified roads. I realise that the C run may (for good reasons) opt for a different destination, but I prefer to take the risk of dining alone than to head for a destination that isn't quite as convenient for me. Enjoy the ride, if I don't see you.

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Post by neilo » 22 Jan 2017 08:00

The roads don't seem too bad so see you at the bh.

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Post by neilo » 22 Jan 2017 13:44

The roads turned out to be pretty good with only a couple of ice patches, was nice to have a club run that wasn't wet for the 1St time this year! Welcome to dorian on his 1St beacon outing and hope to see you again soon. A nice quiet B run today for some reason and can't quite put my finger on why.......
Today's runners were
Neil Orchard
Carl pearson
Dorian Rose
Phil Elwell
Andy wrightson
Neil Lynch
Nathan Cardon
Phil Gameson
Ryan Evanson
Oh just remembered the reason, no Mr Johnson!!!!

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Post by Colin G » 22 Jan 2017 18:43

We changed the destination to Warwick today and stuck to the quieter main roads which were fine.

Todays C runners

Colin Groves (L)
Neil Evanson
Simon Turner
Si Walker
Dave Cox met us at the Black Horse but did his own thing on account of his BMX

Good food at the pub (was called the Tilted Wig I think) - and a log burner too which was welcome.

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Post by Si_Walker » 23 Jan 2017 07:44

Colin,
Thanks for leading, a very enjoyable ride despite it being a bit chilly and a very comfortable cafe.
Si Walker
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