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A lovely weekend for cycling saw nearly 40 people out on the 6 club runs at the weekend. Yes, you read that right, 6 rides! Surely there is something there to tempt the even the lowest mojo rider....

Thanks to all the leaders, namely Ian Taylor, Nick Shenton, Si Walker, Phil Gameson, Dave Cole and Laurie Derbyshire...excellent work all. Well done to all those on the Mad Summer Hare Sportive also, an excellent locally-run sportive by Dan and Corinne Fox who deserve success for their efforts in putting these events on.

As for this week, and this doesn't happen too often, but at present we have no named leaders for club runs, so this is an ideal week for those who rarely or never lead to put their hands up. I'll probably get ignored again, but why not just this once say that you'll do it. You can suggest anything, any café, our club is wide enough to attract other riders no matter what is suggested, even if you want a 40miler with a café stop...why not. so think on...We all look forward to seeing some new leaders coming forward this week.

This week's rides are:

A-Run Beacon Burst - Phil Elwell
A: Harvington (150kms) - James Bendle (meet at 8am for an 08:15 start)
B: Alcester - Nick Shenton
C: Arley Arboretum - Pete Norman

Phil i think you may have missed James post below(I blame PBP).

"Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
Post by jbendle » 21 Aug 2019 13:08

Hi All, Can't make the next two weekends. But volunteer to lead an A run (my first as lead!) on the 8th September. About 150km, thinking of something like this:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30904127"

Thanks, Paul...you're right I did miss this...but an even bigger thanks James, you're in. Can you post below your starting time, James because if there is nothing specifically stated, the default is 09:00 meet for 09:15 depart.

...and what a start to my request, a first time A-run leader...come on B and C riders, match that!

Hi All - I'm still up for leading the A run on Sunday. Route same - or similar to that previously posted). Please note the start time will be 8:15am.

Thanks James, now altered... A-riders, please mind you language in the Harvington café, there are normally loads of kids there and we don't want to be banned! I think it was there where I heard a comment last time from another café dweller.

...Second call for B and C ride leaders, after a first-class ignore on my first call.... Post your name here when you're ready

I'll take this weeks B Run - Destination TBC

Unless someone else is really keen to lead....
I'll lead to Arley Arboretum; 47 miles 3300' climbing!

Take me to the river
And wash me down

nice café (it's open I checked!), route all on-road ( I've done it before!), its hilly (but down St. Kenelms), weather looks sunny intervals, light winds and temp double figures rising!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31054603 - look out I've edited this route a couple of times so now joyfully ascending Sheepwalk Lane.

An absolutely glorious day of cycling!

Paul Balfe
George Barker (at the café-viva el presidente!)
Huan Dong
David Little
Geoff Mann
Adrian McHugh
Pete Norman (Lead)
David Shakespeare
Andy Wrightson

James, if you intend to stick to your posted route outbound (?), I'll meet you at Elmbridge (cnr Crown and Crutch Lanes). Barry

Sunday's B Run will be to Alcester - Approx 60 miles

B Group Route

Is there a route for the B group run to a Alcester, just looking at where I can tag on.

TIA

Matt

I'll lead a an A-run Burst > Approx. 50 miles all told

Hi All - slight update to A run route (simplifying the first part a bit): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31055671

8:15 start. Looks nice and clear but cold tomorrow morning - dont' forget your gloves!

cheers,

James

slogfester wrote: ↑

06 Sep 2019 15:14

James, if you intend to stick to your posted route outbound (?), I'll meet you at Elmbridge (cnr Crown and Crutch Lanes). Barry

No problem Barry - should be passing that way between 9 to 9:30.

What time does the B and C Group go from the BH? Is it 9am? Just in case I can make it there instead as don’t know the B group route.

Thanks

Matt

Hi Matt,

Yes 9/9:15 normally unless stated otherwise

On today’s short but sweet B Run to Alcester were:

Nick Shenton(Leading)
James Tate
Fanella Brown
Ewan Ross
Cedric G
John Williams
Mark Parish
Noel O’Dwyer
Matt Ford
Neil Evanson

Nick

Just a gentle reminder I also was on today's sort but sweet B run.

Neil Evanson.

neil_evanson wrote: ↑

09 Sep 2019 08:07

Nick

Just a gentle reminder I also was on today's sort but sweet B run.

Neil Evanson.

Sorry Neil - I knew I'd miss someone

Thanks to all on the A run, a pacy 148km with >1400m of climbing (including an early morning eye-opener up Ivy Lane).

James Bendle
Ben Crone
Barry Evans
Neil Orchard
Jon Sadler
Kevin Young

jbendle wrote: ↑

09 Sep 2019 11:52

Thanks to all on the A run, a pacy 148km with >1400m of climbing (including an early morning eye-opener up Ivy Lane).

James, I believe it was Rumbow Lane / Walton Hill Rd...maybe my favourite climb in Clent!

Yes - my bad. It was Rumbow Lane / Walton Hill Rd (without the side excursion up the Waltonburg... maybe next-time...).