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Will need to split into 2 groups, volunteer for a 2nd lead?
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I'll take a look Corinne, one network didn't show anything. Where abouts is it closed?
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This Weeks ride is a meet up at the G&D Quainton to meet the other groups.
We will ride in a clockwise direction on a 49 mile route, taking in our stop at 28 miles, with nice climb up Poundon hill on our way back.
Speed: 15-17 mph
Distance: 49 miles
Elevation: 503 metresPlease remember yourself, bike, the essentials and means of payment for the stop.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/180574636
https://www.strava.com/routes/3119996912144515516Hope to see you Sunday
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Placeholder for this Sundays B Ride.
Route will be posted later, looking to approx 50 miles.
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Fellow Swans,
The 3rd round of the Gawcott Challenge Cup is this week, time for a few riders to beat their time set in previous 2 rounds, Paul is the current trend setter with a 6% improvement on his first ride. Weather is set to be dry later in the day on Thursday.
The remaining dates scheduled are:
10th August
24th August
7th SeptemberSafety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stopRoute
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 MilesStrava & Garmin links to the section below
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Fellow Swans,
The 2nd round of the Gawcott Challenge Cup, the 1st round didn't go as planned, so we try again. We have moved back to the Thursday instead of Friday, the format is the same. We have also added in some extra dates to try and make use of the good weather we might have for the remainder of the summer.
The remaining dates scheduled are:
27th July
10th August
24th August
7th SeptemberSafety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stopRoute
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 MilesStrava & Garmin links to the section below
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Thanks Kirsty
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Revised Route, please use the below link
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Revised route, please use the below link.
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OK thanks Paul & Squeaky, ill re-route both A & B later today.
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Good Evening Swans,
This week's A ride will take us on a 54 Mile ride south through the Claydons, Westcott, Haddenham with our Cafe stop @ https://www.orchardviewfarm.co.uk/ at about the 30 mile mark.
We will aim for speed between 17-19mph, if you wish to go for a slower ride, the B ride will be following the same route. There will be an opportunity for you to swap groups at the stop.
Weather is looks changeable, with a Southerly wind.
Garmin Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/119428948
Please remember yourself, your Bike, snacks and drinks, and we'll see you on Sunday. We may even see the Red Arrows as we get back towards Buckingham.
Luke
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Good Evening Swans,
This week's B ride will take us on a 54 Mile ride south through the Claydons, Westcott, Haddenham with our Cafe stop @ https://www.orchardviewfarm.co.uk/ at about the 30 mile mark.
We will aim for speed between 15-17mph, if you wish to go for a faster ride, the A ride will be following the same route. There will be an opportunity for you to swap groups at the stop.
Weather is looks changeable, with a Southerly wind.
Garmin Route: see below updated link
Please remember yourself, your Bike, snacks and drinks, and we'll see you on Sunday. We may even see the Red Arrows as we get back towards Buckingham.
Luke
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Strava & Garmin links to the section below
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Hello Swans,
For the 2nd year running, Silverstone don't appear to be running any cycling events this year therefore we have the 'Gawcott Challenge Cup', slightly revised from 2022. As before, it's simply turn up at the Crown pub in Gawcott, ride the route as fast and as safely as you can, and then reward your effort with a tasty beverage.
The time set will be your starting point; we will then meet monthly to see how we are progressing and give some encouragement and partake in a tasty beverage. The most improved rider will be awarded the fabled "Gawcott Challenge Cup" (Current Holder Stuart McMahon).
Dates Time 7 till 8
June 30th Starting point time
July 28th
August 25th.
September TBCSafety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stopRoute
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 Miles -
Now updated with route.
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Good Evening B Riders
I have the pleasure of leading the B ride this Sunday.
The ride is a circular 45 mile ride anti clockwise with the cafe stop at The Forge @ Evenley.
The weather seems to be improving for Sunday, with the forecast Thunder & lightening later in the day, so will aim to start at the normal time @ 0900am.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/168032115
Please remember to hit the 'I'm attending' button and bring with you the usual water, innertubes, cash/card and of course a mac should we need it!
See you Sunday
Luke
(07824398580)Luke
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Hi B Riders!
This weeks B ride is an offering South East, a 54 Mile ride with a stop for refreshments at the Curiositea Rooms in Pitstone.
We have one significant climb out of Ivinghoe Aston, just before our stop.
Weather is looking dry, but a bit blustery from the North East
The pace will be 15-17mph average and the weather is looking dry, the wind looking a bit blustery from the North East.
Don't forget your won refreshments, a spare inner tube and some cash/card for the cafe.
Most importantly Hit that 'I'm attending' button at 8:45am for a 9am start.
Luke
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I'm running late, I'll catch you up. Luke
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This weeks B Ride is a 46 miler via Spokes @ Upper Heyford (Ive only been once this year!).
We go in anticlock wise direction, with the stop at approx 28 miles, the route is below.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/83265326
Weather is looking dry, with a potential light shower as we start, but will be on the cold side (max temp 9), so wrap up warm.
Hope to see you Sunday,
Luke
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Hi All,
This weeks B is a 45 miler to Mursley Farm Shop for refreshments.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/82251967
Weather looks pretty changeable, so a waterproof might come in handy.
Hope to see you Sunday.
Luke
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I'll join you today, have the morning off work. I might not stop at G&D and carry on back to Bucks.
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Ride now Cancelled.
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Hi All,
It's time for you to sign for this Sunday's B Ride to Owlswick, for a visit to the Orchard View Farm https://www.facebook.com/OrchardVFarm.
Our route is approx 53 Miles, with a few small climbs along the way.
Weather is looking changeable, with the wind coming from the South, so it shouldn't be cold.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/119428948
Please sign up, and hope to see you Sunday.
Luke
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Placeholder for B Ride. Will be heading eastern side of Milton Keynes (50-55 Miles), details and route to follow.