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Better get my good legs out then 😏

No bumps are pleasant 🤔

Great thanks Paul

Hi All,
We are on our way to Haddenham for nordic cake. Its been a while so that the pace will be steady

route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/20445334

Hello,
Here it is, my monthly step-up ride, 17mph+, with a no-drop policy. The only real climb is before the coffee stop so you can rest your legs. The first few miles are flat main road, so you can find your legs on the way out and ease the sting on the final few miles. The main objective is to have fun and push yourself a little harder, but most of all, feel great about your achievement at the end of the ride.

Distance: 51miles
Parcour: flat with a little bump before coffee
Weather: lovely for the time of year. light breeze, sun and dry
Cafe:https://www.musettecafe.co.uk/
Rout:https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/134537185

Hello All,
So it's getting to that time of year to polish off your mudguards and wash the mildew off your rain cape. This is my monthly step-up ride so remember, if you want to run with the big dogs, you can't piss like a puppy; if you're going to fly with the eagles, you have to F*#k in the mountains blah blah blah.

Well, forget all that; this is a 17.5>18mph ride that tickles over 50 miles, so a great chance to test yourself in a supportive group of faster riders with some lovely back wheels to hug. So please don't be shy. Please give it a bash!

Distance:e 51 Miles
Parcour: Some lumps around the cafe stop
Weather: wet, 16c, wind 11>16mph
Cafe: https://www.musettecafe.co.uk/
Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/134537185

Hello Swans,
We are off to Rectory farm Cafe, some good climbs (No dropping on the climbs, one team, one dream), but you are rewarded with a lovely cafe stop at the highest point. After that, with some great descents to put a smile on your face to follow.

Distance:44 Miles
Parcour: pretty flat but some climbing to the cafe. SAFTEY NOTE we will be going through Honeyburg with caution.
Weather: Dry & Sunny, SW wind 8mph>14mph, 11>15C
Cafe: https://rectoryfarmpyo.co.uk/
Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/121093444

Hello Swans,
Thursday is the final round of the Swans TT challenge, so before winter closes in, put in your best effort. We will start a little earlier as it gets Dark at 19:10 Good luck and see you on Thursday.

The time set will be your starting point; we will then meet monthly to see how we are progressing, give some encouragement, and partake in a tasty beverage. Sept 22nd will be the final event; notably, the time set will be used to measure your improvement over the summer. The most improved rider will be awarded the fabled "Gawcott Challenge Cup."

Dates Time 7 till 8

May 19th Starting point time
Jun 22nd
Jul 21st
Aug 18th
Sept 22nd Endpoint time

Saftey

This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; nothing, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stop

route

Strava Segment name: Gawcott - Preston Bisset - Hillsden Loop
Distance 6.66 Miles

Hi all, I noted my phone number is incorrect in the post. It is 07583 043805

Transportation we need to think about vehicles; I am carless 😔

Hello Swans,
I've come out of A ride retirement to do a step-up ride. We will be riding 17.5mph to give you the comfort to join and push yourselves but not have your legs torn off. We will be teaching some more advanced group riding like "on & off" and the chain gang. I have decided to use the same route as Stewart giving the chance to join the B ride home or swap on the A from the B.

Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/128966785

Will do captain 🫡

Good Morning Pens & Cobs,
It is time to meet as a Bevy (it seemed more appropriate than a bank, the other collective noun for a group of grounded swans. given our propensity for Bevy). So let's make a glorious wedge and fly south; you'll be glad to know that all my swan references are exhausted.

Destination: Wild Raven Farm Shop Fenn Farm https://www.wildraven.co.uk/tea-room/
Distance 46miles
Parcour: Lumpy
Weather: Wind-SSE, Rain-we may catch some at the end of the ride
Route:https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/127574413

Weather is looking lovely 😃

Hello Swans,
4th round of GCC is here the penultimate round! It's all to play for!!

The time set will be your starting point; we will then meet monthly to see how we are progressing, give some encouragement, and partake in a tasty beverage. Sept 22nd will be the final event; notably, the time set will be used to measure your improvement over the summer. The most improved rider will be awarded the fabled "Gawcott Challenge Cup."

Dates Time 7 till 8

May 19th Starting point time
Jun 22nd
Jul 21st
Aug 18th
Sept 22nd Endpoint time

Saftey

This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; nothing, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stop

route

Strava Segment name: Gawcott - Preston Bisset - Hillsden Loop
Distance 6.66 Miles

Hiya changed the stop to the bike bus. They used to be cash only.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/74877045

I'll take a look as Ill need to update due to the cafe

Yes it is my quest for a new cafe is proving annoying. I'll update

Hello Swans,
It's an early start at 8 am; we will be hitting a new cafe near Olney so let's hope it is fantastic. Please make sure you have enough water for the ride. We will as always ride together and support the riders who need it.

Distance: 46.5miles
Parcour: bit lumpy
Weather: Bloody hot
Cafe: Pastures Cafe
Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/122328328

All we will doing the Croughton loop via Stratton at 36 miles with a 9:30 start time . I have commitments in the morning

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/104091743

Hello Midweek Swans,

      A lovely day for a bike ride. We will be heading North East to Olney to grab cake and beverages at Pastures farm shop. It's a mixed ability ride, so it's all about riding together and having a natter

Distance:46 liles
Parcour: rolling with a little climb to the cafe stop
Weather 23>27c, no rain light, NE wind
route:https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/122328328
GPX:

Here you go, tweaked for road closure

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/121093444

North south left right closed open it’s all very completely 🤯🫠

Hello Swans
We will be heading out North West towards oxford to Stanton St John, the patron saint of lost ride leaders. We will be testing a new stop for me at the Rectory farm shop & cafe! There will be a stiff breeze on the way out, so a great chance to work together, easy ride home with a lovely tailwind.

Distance: 42Miles
Parcour: Bumpy in the middle section
Weather 22c cloud & sun, no rain NW wind 12-14 mph
Cafe: Rectory Farm
Route:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/120972083

👊🏻