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Me too. Sorry.

Hi Tim, From memory I think the Rectory Farm coffee shop is not open until the middle of March. You might want to check this out.

Sorry, going to have to duck out. Just noticed that my rear tyre has delaminated to the point where the carcass is showing through!!!

No problem. We won't do anything you're uncomfortable with.

Hi @KirstyC, I have done it once before and it is okay but if you would rather go the other way then I can change it.

Dictated by the wind direction, and the availability of coffee stops open on a Sunday, this B ride will be going to Spokes, Upper Heyford. The course has no significant climbs but there are a few lumps and bumps along the way. The weather looks okay but the roads could still be wet.

Distance : 44 miles, stopping at 22 miles
Ascent : 1,009 feet
Pace : 15 - 16 mph, sticking together
Route : https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/142401855
Start : We meet, as usual, at Swan Pool at 8:45 am.

If you wish to join the ride then please hit the 'I'm attending' button and come prepared with money for refreshments and spare inner tubes, etc.

Hi Paul, we drove through Mixbury on Monday and Church Lane was closed for a week. It might be possible to get through on bikes but you might want to check it out.

Okay, hope you have a good ride and nausea you at Spokes.

Done. Thanks

Yes, will still go to Spokes. Hope to see you there.

Hmm, that's odd. Anyway, great you're coming and see you tomorrow at Swan Pool.

The weather forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday) is dry but a little windy so conditions should be okay for a ride.

The route goes out into the wind stopping at Spokes in Upper Heyford for a coffee break. I have double checked that Spokes will be open tomorrow! Coming back we should have a strong following wind.

Here's the route. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/141327970 If you know of any issues, e.g. road closures, floods, etc then please let me know so that I can amend the route.

We will meet at Swan Pool at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am depart.

If you want to join the ride please hit the 'I'm attending button' in the usual way and come prepared with spare tubes, cash etc.

No worries Chris. I'm not sure 15 is really possible for me either. Too much Xmas pudding!

New Year, New Ride Leader!

The ride is a 45 mile loop taking in the Phoenix Kitchen (Claydon House) for refreshments. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/140995551

If anyone can see any issues with road closures then please shout so I can amend.

Normal rules apply, i.e. bring money for coffee, spare tube for punctures, mudguards for wet conditions, etc.

Meet at Swan Pool at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am depart.

Pace will be circa 15 mph but nobody gets dropped (especially if it's me!)

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Forecast improves later on so we could meet at 11:45 for a Noon departure and aim to get to Croughton for around 1:30 pm

Yes.

Well spotted @Dom. I was more concerned about completing 44 miles in one hour! Never been that fast on a bike before. 😅

Hi, minor point but the Leckhampstead Road through Akeley is now closed for 8 weeks!! So, we need to carry on down Main Street for circa 400 yds then turn right at The Bull & Butcher and go up Church Hill. Then, at the top of the road turn left back on to the Leckhampstead Road.

Given that it is bucketing down today I thought I would go out tomorrow. If anyone wants to join me than they are very welcome. If you are coming then I suggest we meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am depart.

This is the route I'm planning on using https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/134884242 but, if you have any improvements, or know of any road closures to avoid, then I will amend.

Checked the official website and its definitely the 21st May. I'm interested in going and might try for the 100 miler bit I'll confirm nearer the time.

Website seems to suggest that there are two different dates for the event, i.e 14th May and 21st May. The text says the 14th and the calendar reminder says the 21st.

Just thought it might be a tad cooler. I take your point about traffic around Stony / Old Wolverton. Not sure how comfortable I am going down the A508 and around the roundabout with the A5 on the way back.

How about an earlier start given the temperature?

It is. Fortunately, the wind is actually a South westerly as well.

I've been there once. It's the other extreme to Quince & Clover at Great Tew but perfectly okay, i.e. it's very down to earth and reasonably priced. Situated in a row of Victorian terraced houses. All seating is indoors with nowhere obvious to leave bikes as far as I can recall.