Club runs - 18th Feb

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Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by WorcsPhil » 12 Feb 2018 17:30

A healthy 23 riders out on Sunday, for a pleasant ride in the sun, snow and wind. Heading northwest was particularly pleasant, so I hope you all did your share on the front!

Anyway, after last week's plea, more to the point this week...This Sunday's rides are yet to be filled, but some good Samaritan will hopefully stroll into town, head to the saloon, order a whisky and lead the townsfolk to salvation.

This week's rides are:

A/B: Upton - Neil Lynch
C: Charlecote - Si Walker

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Nicks_77 » 12 Feb 2018 21:37

I’ll take the B Run - Destination tbc

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Nicks_77 » 14 Feb 2018 15:06

Apologies I'm going to have to cancel my B Run as i had forgotten I have a prior engagement this weekend.

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by WorcsPhil » 15 Feb 2018 16:47

the Lord give'th and the Lord take'th away. Thanks anyway, Nick.

We're back to needing three leaders this weekend...and for once, the weather looks quite splendid, so it would be a good week to get your name down...dust off your summer bike, roll up your trouser legs and come along to a good-old fashioned club run.

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by NeilL » 16 Feb 2018 19:48

I'll take a A run to Upton upon Severn, it be around 120k but ( relatively) pan flat. If no B run leader comes forward them happy to make it a slow A/fast B run. Route to follow shortly

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Si_Walker » 17 Feb 2018 13:23

I'll take the C ride to Charlecote, it will be 54 miles return from the BH and fairly flat.
Weather is predicted to be cloudy and low temperatures, max 8 deg. Having been out on Friday there was some black ice in shaded places on the lanes.
If you are a new rider, please wear suitable clothing to keep warm and dry and carry appropriate cycles spares and money.

Load up your Garmin here.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19694096
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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Lee_spiers1 » 17 Feb 2018 18:05

Do you need a paid subscription to upload to garmin via that site? Sorry novice!

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Post by Si_Walker » 17 Feb 2018 19:51

"Do you need a paid subscription to upload to garmin via that site? Sorry novice!"

No, it should be accessible with just a sign in the at RidewithGPS site.

if you can't get it PM me.
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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Lee_spiers1 » 17 Feb 2018 20:04

Roger Si thanks.

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by YourAverageJoe » 17 Feb 2018 20:47

Rather than take the ford at Shell (which will probably be impossible to ride across) you might want to turn right, as you come down from Broughton Green, instead of left. I was down that way on Friday and I can't imagine the ford will be down enough for people to cycle across safely. Walking across the bridge, next to it, will get your shoes covered in mud. Easier option, right then left at T junction towards Himbleton.
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Route to Upton

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Your Average Joe. Fitter than some, not as fit as others.

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by NeilL » 18 Feb 2018 07:36

Thanks for the heads up Wayne

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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by Si_Walker » 18 Feb 2018 19:26

Today's C ride to Charlecote was in pleasant conditions, not too chilly and a very light wind.
Te cafe was excellent serving us in short time, although it was quiet. Average speed 13.7 mph
Riders were as follows:

Si Walker (Leading)
Mark Gardener
Wayne Gibbs
Colin Hall
Ewan Hammett
Dave Little
Mark McConkey
Pete Norman
Dan Robinson
Andy Terry
Si Turner
Will Woodhouse

Apologies for dropping the two Marks after Earlswood.
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Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Post by NeilL » 18 Feb 2018 19:54

Wayne's tip about missing the Ford at Shell wasn't needed, as the route wasn't quite as advertised due to garmin failure. Big thanks to Paul for navigation, and to all who took a turn up front on what felt like a pacy run.

Attendees:
Paul Johnson
Phill Elwell
Andy Wrightson
Ben crone
Lee Spiers
Jon Hitchcock

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