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We've had confirmation that the 100th Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service postponed from May will go ahead on Sunday 5th September. As in previous years I'll be riding there at D run pace starting at 8.00. We should have time for a quick coffee/breakfast at Lavender Hall before riding down to Meriden. Some riders might want to go straight back for a shorter ride.

Let me know if you are able to join me. Round trip is just under 50 miles

It's on the Village Green where the Memorial was dedicated in 1921 with 20,000 cyclists attending. I'm pretty sure this year's event will be socially distanced !!!

Details here www.cyclinguk.org/event/meriden-cyclist ... rvice-2021

We will have a Beacon wreath to present and I'm working on how to get it there. I don't think towing my trailer is going to work !!!

Dave Cox
Pete Norman
David Stephenson
Paul Balfe
Marie-Lucie Gioan
Rob Parker

Hi Dave, I’d like to join you for this please but will meet you on route. I assume you’ll be heading out through Tanworth / Earlswood? Cheers Richard Chaplin

Hi Dave I’ll ride with you. Would a rack on my seat post carry the wreath? We can liaise during the week. Pete

Thanks Rich and Pete be good to see you. Yes Rich we can pick you up outside the Red Lion Earlswood at about 8.35?

Pete I think I'm going to fit the touring carrier on my Bike Friday and see if I can get it on there with some protection.

There's no cakes this year at Meriden because of COVID so I'm going to bring a sandwich with me as well as the stop at Lavender Hall.

Great, thanks Dave see you at the Red Lion Sunday

Hello David,
How many miles is the ride?
ML

https://www.cyclinguk.org/event/100th-a ... rvice-2021

Here’s the link again, about 50 miles Marie-Lucie. Not back till after 2 but Dave may confirm.

Come on people let’s get a greater representation for this 100th year memorial service!

Hi Dave

I will join you Sunday as i cannot now do the 100 miler with Dave Cole so see you Sunday

Paul B

Hello

I will join you please….

David

Hi Marie-Lucie - round trip is just under 50 miles and fairly flat. I'm probably bringing the wreath on a touring bike so it won't be a fast ride.

You would be very welcome to come along, hope to see you Sunday

Hi Dave, change of plans at home Sunday so I’m not going to be able to make it. Hope all goes well. Cheers Richard

Great, will be there
ML

Richard thanks for letting me know

Marie-Lucie that's great

I will be you joining too...looking forward to it.
Rob Parker

Thanks Robert see you tomorrow

Is the route tomorrow going past The man on the moon pub then on to Redhill Road? If so, can I join by the Peacock pub?
Rob

Yes Robert Peacock would be fine

Thanks Dave

Hello guys,
Will not be with you tomorrow. Cedric needs a buddy for tomorrow.
Will be there the week after!!!
ML

OK thanks for letting us know

Mission accomplished Beacon Wreath delivered on time and in reasonable condition !

Dave Cox (leading)
Pete Norman
Rob Parker
Paul Balfe
Dave Stephenson.

John and Hilary Porter met us at Meriden

Berryfields Farm Shop went down well. HS2 works pedestrian diversion near Lavender Hall.

Thanks Dave

Lovely ride, lovely service, nice cafe stop and great route and brilliant weather