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I'll take a ride to Upton, ~72 miles return, ave 14-15 mph social speed, mostly flat i.e. slow B.
The route is out via Droitwich, Crowle, Drakes Broughton, return via Defford, Inkberrow, Tardebigge.
Cafe stop at the Marina (WheelHouse) or in the town.
Forecast is good; sunny and hot, light wind, so sun cream and hydration are recommended.
Route is approx.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33646791

8 riders max please, don't forget your mask.

1. Si Walker (leading)
2. Si Turner
3. Alan Weaver
4. Andy McGrath
5. Ewan Ross
6. Matt Hale
7. Toby Hale
8. Phil Gameson

Full House!

This is a social ride at the average pace stated. I don’t want to end up leading from the back else I’ll be very rude!

Hi Si can you put me down please

Put me down please Si

Put me down also

Me too pls
Andy McG

Hi Si
Can I join you on Sunday as well
Ewan

It ok iv put my name on the A instead

Andy W wrote: ↑

14 Jul 2021 16:52

Hmmm ok then don't matter iv put my name on the A instead

Andy W, really sorry, not an intentional omission. (You could have PM'd me for my oversight!). Ive had busy days at work and with glances at the MB didn't see yours after Alan's request, AlanW and AndyW look the same with a brief glance!. If you're sorted that's good.

Hello Si - please could you add me and Toby...thanks

Si,

Can I be the 8th rider please?

Good luck keeping this rabble to 14mph!

If anyone drops I’ll join

Hello Si
I’ll meet you at the bottom of DH Bank at about 8:45
Cheers
Andy McG

+AndyMcGrath wrote: ↑

16 Jul 2021 12:24

Hello Si
I’ll meet you at the bottom of DH Bank at about 8:45
Cheers
Andy McG

OK Andy, will do.

All riders attended, a bit of an incident with a startled horse in a country lane resulted in a minor delay. Superb horse rider control prevented an ejection from the saddle. Cafe was very pleasant with a rider getting f**t before setting off. Stopped for ice lollies and cold drinks at Bishampton cafe shop after which two riders went ahead to get home. A great day out, thanks for taking the lead occasionally, very sociable, a bit faster than billed and a lot hotter than desired . No polo mints were eaten during this ride! I’m now going to sit in the fridge!

Another cracking ride guys, thanks to Si Walker for leading.

Lessons learnt from today:-

1) if you have self adhesive Park repair patches stuck on Latex tubes, DONT leave your bike in direct sunlight!

2) Horses like polo mints, which to be honest I thought that everyone knew that, mentioning no names