C run to Crowle Sunday 13 July

[George]

It's going to be very hot on Sunday -- definitely not a day for overdoing it. I will therefore lead an easy-ish C run to Crowle. However, I won't come all the way to the Black Horse; I'll meet you on the way out at Tardebigge.

Start time: meet shortly after 09:00 for 09:15 start
Start location: Black Horse
Destination: Springridge Nursery (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ubiUAeoS7cUQgfxQ6)
Distance: ~73km (~46mi)
Terrain: gently rolling
Speed: 22-23kph (14mph)
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/events/392629-c-run-to-crowle
Meet George: end of Holyoaks Lane 09:45 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqPauxKYZYg3DinU8)

Riding in the forecast heat *can* be dangerous. However, in my experience, it *is* dangerous only if you have an underlying health condition or you fail to take appropriate precautions, namely:
- Only join the ride if the advertised distance and speed would normally be well within your capabilities -- the idea is to take it easy, so that we don't overheat.
- Bring lots of fluids and top up at the café.
- Apply and/or bring sun screen, plus something to cover your head, neck and maybe arms.
- Take as many shade breaks as you need and stop immediately if you're feeling odd.
- Have a bail-out plan (e.g. someone you can call for a lift if you're struggling) and don't be too proud to implement it.

That's my personal take on riding in the heat. No one should join me on Sunday unless they share my views on the matter.

If you do fancy it, please sign up below.

[PeteNorman]

Hey George! See you at Holyoakes Lane! Any others at BH 9 for 9.15!

Pete

[Alexio]

Another new route!! Count me in.

[George]

See you both there!

[chris ankcorn]

Hi George

Please include me.

Thanks


Chris

[Fenella]

Hi George, I'll meet you at the top of Holyoakes Lane.
Fenella

[Andy Terry]

Hi George
I'll meet you at the cafe (unless I decide to go for an early one)

[George]

Great. See you all in the morning.

[YourAverageJoe]

Hi George,

If there's not too many waiting at the BH, I'll try and make this one (not working Monday).

Wayne

[George]

Thanks, everyone for coming along. It was getting a bit warm by the end, but hopefully the leisurely pace meant that no one suffered too much.

Final rider list (EDITED 14:50 Monday):
Chris Ankcorn
George Barker (L)
Fenella Brown
Wayne Gibbs
John Hitchcock
Alex Hopcroft
Pete Norman
Jack (Surname?)
Andy Wrightson

At the café:
Andy Terry

[Andy W]

Do I still get my club points if I'm not on the list

[George]

Do I still get my club points if I'm not on the list

Oops, sorry, Andy. Your shy and retiring nature makes you easy to overlook.