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Thanks for all the feedback.

Looks like the majority of those that are interested can do the 16th
So that’s the date (sorry Wolfgang)

We currently have 2 offers to drive - covering 7 participants with 5 people currently interested and available.

Can I stress this trip is open to everyone - don’t be shy, get your name down and we’ll plan routes accordingly. Please click the I’m attending button even if you are a possibility and we’ll do whatever we can to accommodate.

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Paul and I have been busy behind the scenes cooking up an away-day.
Initially thoughts were around heading North with options around Shakespeare country.
However - triggered by a conversation with other members on recent rides, the idea of a trip to the Isle of Wight emerged. We figured if we are prepared to travel, lets go the extra mile and make it something unusual for us landlocked middle Englanders

The proposal

A day trip, because it makes logistics easy and keeps costs down
2 route options 65 miles and 45 miles approx
starting and ending in Yarmouth

Logistics

Cross to Yarmouth IoW from Lymington (as it’s less busy and more civilised than Southampton)
Example ferry cost is £87 inc 4 passengers per vehicle (5m vehicle over 2.24m high) - may be able to get group discount. We would look to divide all costs evenly amongst participants - est. £25-£30 including some petrol money

Timetable, something like:

Leave Buckingham at 7 heading towards the ferry at Lymington
2 hours travel time
40min ferry
4 hours cycle plus stop
40min ferry
2 hours back to Buckingham for 7ish

Dates

A choice:
September – 16 or 23
note the 23rd is Autumn equinox - so this could be an alternative to the all club ride (or we do that the week after)

What would be great is a show of hands to gauge interest (please click the I’m attending button)
and leave a comment including:
Your preferred date,
Distance,
If you would be willing to drive (number of bikes and passengers you can carry),
Or if you would like a lift

Pleas also feel free to leave any other thoughts in your post
We can then do some detailed planning to make it all happen

Initial thoughts on routes attached for reference

Google Streetmap animation of road and route we can expect

We are GO! for the IoW

Sunday 16th is the day - the 65 mile route is favoured (please download the new gpx)
leaving Buckingham at 7am
Sundays weather is 20ºC ish slim chance of rain, but a bit breezy

Here is the route - please download and take a look, it’s all new roads to me.

https://www.komoot.com/tour/41599982?ref=wtd

Note, there are 2 significant climbs - I have a café stop beforehand so, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? I’ve also included a couple of sightseeing stops.

Nothing set in stone, happy to make changes on the day.

I’ve added an alternative gpx file (saved via Garmin connect)

It’s gonna be gran(d)

12 swans and guests - a great turnout and a great social ride

Agreed - I think the wind will be gusting over 35mph
I’ll cancel

Can’t see a reason to cancel as it stands - but please be prepared for rain and wind. Route is larger B roads so debris shouldn’t be an issue

Pete, please see ‘out of the saddle’ for club social activities

The scores on the doors have been compiled and updated on the club website
Adam is currently leading the comp with a 1 minute improvement with 1 opportunity to improve available.

purely out of interest - PW has gone quickest with 9:18

all the info at http://www.swanwheelers.bike/silverstone-challenge-cup.html

*** PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED ***
I don’t think it’s safe to cycle in 35mph wind and rain

Hello Wheelers,

Due to a few members being away or participating in the RideLondon event (best of luck, you lucky people) We will be combining the A and B rides and taking a trip up to Salcey Forest.

Pace will be B ride bracket
I’ve gone for a 45 miler with 1600ft total ascent
should take 3 hours plus a slice of cake

Please hit the I’m attending button so I can plan accordingly
Many thanks, see you on Sunday if I don’t get to Friday’s social

gpx generated from the Garmin route for anyone that needs it

It’s Oxford …
… but not Café Bonjour - we will go to Jacobs & Field just around the corner
We will be observing the 16+ mph average - strong B riders welcome
no dropped riders - attacking climbs optional (as long as you wait at the top for the group)

We have an option on Tram Hill - Brill on the way out

52 Miles
1700ft (675m) ascending
1700ft descending :)

Who’s around on Sunday?

This ride is now on Friday

Following on from last week’s moderate success - we’re going for another evening ride out.
Same destination (Red Lion, Evenley) but different route - 33mi

It’s a social affair so we will go at the pace of the slowest rider - 25miles gets us to the Red Lion for a swift half with a quick blast back to Buckingham

Important - please indicate your attendance either on here or on the Swans Facebook page

many thanks see you there, or be square

Thanks for organising this Paul, see you there

no-one gets left behind - great to push yourself in the knowledge of a bail-out if you need it

I’ve gone for a challenging outbound run - I recon if you survive that, you will be fine on the way back in

A ride going to the George and Dragon to meet the Leisure and B’s for tea/coffee and a subsidised slice of cake - we are good to you.

The route is now carefully planned - mixture of the usual variations and couldn’t resist the climb up to Ashendon. It’s all down hill on the relatively short run back to Buckingham (honest)
(sorry - having upload nightmare - please download the correct route below)

Weather looks pretty good - and there’s free cake! what’s stopping you?
Opportunity for a full club photo also

Click that "I’m Attending button”
See you there

Link to prebook here
http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/running-cycling/running-cycling-club/

Gonna go anti-clockwise - will upload gpx Sat morning

Somewhere new for the A’s this week. (One or two of us have done a recon run)
Artyard Cafe, Enstone

Will finalise route on Thursday when the weather settles again - will be similar (if not identical to the above.

55 miles - nothing too taxing, 5% is our biggest gradient

Click the button - see you Sunday if not before

Thought I’d look at a bandana

8:30 start is good for me

Good call Guy

Sounds good to me Phil - happy to go with the flow

Following in Malcolm’s tyre tracks, this weeks B ride is a jaunt around the local area to Turweston for a slice of cake at the airfield. (I’ve still never been)

40 miles
Nothing big to climb, just the odd roller in south northants
Weather forecast is lovely (may even need sunscreen)
14-16mph average

Click the I’m attending button - see you there