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I went there today James. Masses of space inside and out. Lots to see. Good welcome. Drinks fine. Food limited - a few cakes but more cooked stuff.

I'd definitely give it a go on a club ride some time. Service likely to be quicker than at G&D.

I'm happy to lead a shorter (and more leisurely) variant, getting to Quainton after 20 miles, then following Paul's route back (38 miles in total). If you want to do this please click I'm attending. We can sort out who is doing which on the day.

The GPX file that I have uploaded below can be downloaded into whatever route planning system you use. Sorry I don't know how to post it in an immediately visible format.

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It looks as if we´ll be 10 on the way out. Francine, Dick and Katie are taking a different route, probably to the G&D where we may join them after coffee, making 13 for part of the way back. So:

1. We can ride as one on the way out, but in two subgroups to leave a gap for cars to cut in.
   
2. We should stop, regroup and re-split at the junction after Grendon, with some going south to Ashendon and others taking the turn east, either to Waddesdon or to the G&D to join Francine and co.
   
3. The numbers should be OK for seating at the 94.
   
4. From there I will phone the others to see if the timing is good to RV at Quainton before continuing in two groups back to Buckingham/Winslow.
   

Hi Francine, Café 94 in Waddesdon High St

Thanks James

Of course. Sounds as if you're riding in to the start.

Thanks Paul for putting this in a visible format. I can't see how to do that from Strava. Meanwhile here is the GPX format of the shorter and flatter variant, branching off just north of Kingswood.

I'm not actually expecting high numbers at this time of year so 94 will probably cope easily. But if not then yes the railway cafe would be another alternative. I like the G&D (especially its Battenburg!) but it is so popular that service can be slow.

I'm happy to lead on Wednesday, a 42 mile circuit into a southerly wind with a stop at Cafe 94 in Waddesdon. It's not a large cafe so plan B if we are numerous would be for all or some to continue to Quainton. 9.15 RV with masks and money. Please click to attend.

The ride is pretty flat on average but there is a hill! Should any riders want a shorter and flatter alternative they could peel left at Kingswood and go directly to Waddesdon, or indeed Quainton.

Morning Niall, no frost so I've signed on. Not sure about faster but I might be up for longer. After coffee I have in mind returning via Grendon Underwood, Marsh Gibbon and Chetwode.

I'll put my name down then judge the ice risk in the morning, so there's a 50-50 chance I'll withdraw

Unexpectedly prompt melting so I think I'll risk it after all

Sorry guys, will stay at home to protect my bones - unexpected ice on windscreen and continuing low temperature

Like Malcolm I'll be guided tomorrow morning by the weather, in particular the ice risk.

We are now 8!

I therefore propose we do the Adderbury route to Harpers café. I look forward to some slip-streaming! We could split by pace on the way back if some would like to go quicker.

Harpers in Adderbury, a new café I went to a couple of weeks ago. Foodies at Deddington is also a possibility but they have outside seating only and no loo.

I´m happy to ride with anyone who wants to take the air tomorrow, usual time and place, probably C distance and pace unless there are mainly or only B riders in which case we can extend or split as appropriate. I´ve posted below two routes I prepared some time ago - 36 and 45 miles. Any takers might want to upload them so we can use or adapt one or other.

Please click attending if you´d like a spin.

Masks!

Glad you've got it via Garmin now, Corinne. Within whatever route planning system anyone uses there should be an upload function with which to upload a GPX file, whether mine created on Strava or Paul's created on Garmin.

That's been my experience anyway. It doesn't matter which system the route is created on or which it is uploaded to - as long as the file is GPX. Happy to be corrected if I've got this wrong.

Morning all, I'm happy to lead a C ride on Sunday, a 38 mile circuit to Quainton. The forecast is mild but overcast. It doesn't actually say rain although overcast often means a bit of drizzle.

If you'd like to ride please click the attending button and meet up at 8.45 at Swan Pool, bringing a mask for indoors

Stewart/Glynnis, as we are now three, my earlier comment is rendered inoperative. I look forward to riding with you both.

Stewart, I've put my name down as you see. However, if there is ice on my windscreen tomorrow morning I'll probably cry off. I'd let you know.

I rode 47 miles today and found I had enough stamina but not much speed, being a bit out of condition. If in the end there are just two Cs and you would prefer to merge with the Bs, I'd be happy with that. If I seemed to be struggling I wouldn't at all mind joining the others at the café at my own pace.

Just in case you're wondering, C really means C! 33 miles at a modest pace with no-one left behind.

Hello all, I'm happy to lead a C ride this Sunday. It is forecast to be overcast but dry (no guarantees!) with wind from the north east, so I propose a 33 mile circuit with coffee at the Waterside Café, Stoke Bruerne. They have seating inside and out, cakes and soup.

Strava won't accept my route through Old Stratford. We will in fact follow a cycleway across a bridge leading to the old Cosgrove road, and will not be crossing the A5 roundabout as shown on the GPX route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2893541560060358250

Meeting 8.45 as usual at the Swan Pool. See you then

Chris

Back in Blighty and happy to lead this Wednesday. The wind will be light northerly, so Preston Capes seems a logical destination. Upper Stowe is north too but a bit further and no flatter.

The weather is forecast to be overcast and dry, but nippy. It should be warm enough in the Toad marquee, better than our lockdown outings anyway! The café will provide a heater.

Please sign up above. Look forward to seeing you at 9.15 at the Swan Pool

PS Strava route creator insists on crossing the A43 via a roundabout but please ignore it. In fact we will follow a cycleway from the South Northants Leisure Centre to pedestrian traffic lights. I've gone that way numerous times with A5 Rangers. It's the safe way west out of Towcester .

As always, we take hills at our own pace and regroup at the top. The section from Nether Heyford to the coffee stop is the only climb of any length, although we'll now be doing the bumps from Abthorpe to Silverstone.

The café barn are expecting us between 11 and 11.30. They can offer a breakfast menu and cakes.