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This may be another One Network red herring, a friends Strava route yesterday included going from Shutlanger to Blisworth and he didn't post up anything about the road being closed.
Hopefully they just haven't started the work yet.

Hi Francine,
I believe that'll be fine, as long as he's not a pro sprinter and eats all the sausage rolls before we get there 😉

No worries Stuart, hopefully see you there.

Sure thing, we can add his details to the ride sheet

Wednesday's Social ride is a repeat of the rain and illness restricted trip out to Hogshaw Farm Café ( https://hogshawfarm.co.uk/farm-shop-cafe/ ).
I've adapted the previous longer route to avoid the broken road of Poundon Hill, which has shortened it, although on the up side, we'll reach the café sooner for coffee and cake.

I've also created a shorter version for those looking for a more leisurely trip.

Shorter 28 miles:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/261492303

Longer 34 miles:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/261487828

The weather forecast is for sunny intervals, a breezy North Westerly to help speed us to our café stop and a temperature range that might just break into double digits.

As usual, please ensure you have payment for coffee and cake, a drink on your bike, all the relevant repair kit and a water resistant jacket in case of a cheeky April shower :-))

Please sign up above if you fancy a new café and hopefully see you all on Wednesday.

Hi John,
On the 40 miler you may want to check the 15 mile left turn, as I think that's a farm track. The usual Le Renard, Strava segment carries on through Foxely then a left turn at the Caswell Lane crossroads up to Litchborough.
I might be wrong, but i hope this helps.
Mark

Definitely interested Stuart and probably the 65 again, are you doing the 100 again?

I will hopefully latch on, as you come through Silverstone.

Hi @JohnH, there is a road closure between Blakesley and Maidford (a really small red dot on One Network), but the closure signs were up today, although not sure if you can squeeze/walk through, as my route took me right onto the Banbury Lane (its the marked diversion) which can take you via Litchborough round to the Maidford crossroad without adding much.

@JohnH, we'll do the longer one please.
Cheers Mark

Hi John,
Okay if Elaine and I join you at the Circuit?

Hi Niall,
Not that it makes a difference, but before I download the route, are we going to SA Barn or as per the route, Claydon House?

Hi John, okay if Elaine and I pick you up as you come by the Circuit?

Hi @ChrisP okay for Elaine and I to pick up the group at Chackmore tomorrow?

Far from ideal.

Hold fire, I'm bored, so I'm driving down to Wood Burcote to have a look 😅

Hi Stuart,
As James says mile 10 Cowpastures is closed at the A5 end and the temptation is to go round Pury End and pop out onto the A5 at Cuttle Mill. However Highways have removed the safe right turn lane at Heathencote and signed as a No Right Turn.
So again James is right about the possibility of Wood Burcote but I've not used it since they closed that road but apparently they've put in a rough gravel path suitable for walkers.
Sorry I can't suggest a more positive alternative, but better you know now rather than on Wednesday.

Apologies, need to drop out.

@NiallB, I'm going to have to drop out, feel terrible, running a temp. going back to bed. Apologies for the short notice. Mark

Hi Niall, If I can pick up the group at Chackmore and then peel off on the return leg through Silverstone please. Regards, Mark

Hi Paul, Elaine and I will meet you at the Old Welsh Lane crossroads with Boycott Farm.

Hi Paul,
Elaine will be joining us as well.
Thanks,
Mark

Hi Niall, I'll pick up the group at Silverstone Circuit if thats okay.

Hi Chris, just a thought, at mile 36 if we turn left instead of right and go through Cosgrove the loop cuts out a lot of the A508, its not a road I cycle, but looks an easier option.
The Stoney/A5 roundabout is traffic light controlled which should be less risky?

Hi @TallTim are we cycling down the A43 dual carriageway and across jn10?