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A gentle 25 mile meander round the quiet country lanes West of Buckingham.
I thought I would reduce the mileage this week, as you have had longish rides the last couple of weeks visiting cafe's on our limits.
Plus it gives new riders thinking of giving it a try, the opportunity to join us without worrying about the extra distance.

Route: Gawcott, Tingewick, Finmere, Mixbury, Evenly, Cottisford, Hardwick, Stoke Lyne, Fringford, Shelswell, Finmere, Water Stratford, Boycott Farm(cafe), Chackmore, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/21552773
Cafe stop can be at Boycott Farm, or Stowe Visitor Centre. Both are good, so I will let you decide.

Weather: Sunny,Dry and warm with some cloud, and light wind from the West.

Please bring a drink for the journey(we will stop for a sip along the route), a banana or energy bar to give you a boost before reaching the cafe.
Also, carry a puncture repair kit/spare inner tube to suit your bike. They are not all the same, so mine might not fit your wheels!!!
And finally, Please wear a helmet. You will not be allowed to ride with us, if not.

I hope you will join me at 08:45 by the cycle rack at the Swan Pool, for a 09:00 start.

That's fine Francine, fully understand. Have a great time...first 50 !

Another 32 mile Leisure ride for you this week. It's not as bad as it sounds, as we will be stopping at the ever popular Thrift Farm cafe after 18 miles to rest your legs, enjoy your refreshments and of course conversation. The pace will be steady to let you enjoy the journey, rather than the final destination.
No doubt, there will be points where you want to streach your legs to test yourself out, thats fine no-one wants to stop your fun, but please do not rush out of sight, as I will be riding at the pace of the slowest rider.

If riding off the front...it is recommended that you download the route, so that you do not miss a turning.

Route: Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury, Coombs, Thornborough, Nash, Gt.Horewood, Little Horewood, Mursley, 18miles - Thrift Farm (cafe), Whaddon, The Weald, Passenham, Deanshanger, Wicken, Leckhamstead, Chetwode, Maids Moreton, Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/21337715

Weather: Is looking good, mostly sun with scattered cloud developing, warm rather than hot. Wind moderate-light from the West.

For you own enjoyment do bring a drink for the journey (we will be stopping en-route to rehydrate), maybe an energy bar or banana. Please carry a spare inner tube or puncture repair kit to suit your bike. Lastly, do wear a helmet! - you will not be allowed to ride with us if not.

I do hope you will join me to explore the countryside around us. My aim is to keep you all safe, and be on hand to sort out any problems that may arise (but generally don't).

I assume you meant Sunday, so that you will be back in time 👍

Another 27 mile ride heading South this week to avoid the Bank Holiday Silverstone traffic for the motorcycle GP event. The ride will be at a modest pace to allow returning and new riders to be able to enjoy the route.

Route: Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury Mill, Sandhill, East Claydon, Botolph Claydon, Hogshaw, Quainton G&D cafe, N.Marsden, Granborough, Winslow, Verney Jct., Sandhill, Padbury Mill, Cyclepath to Buckingham.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/rJ4qaGezjZ — 27mile G&D, Quainton return Via Winslow

Weather: Looking sunny with a slight chance of a shower, warm with a light breeze from the Southwest.

Please bring a drink to consume along the route, and banana or snack to give you an energy boost along the way. A puncture repair kit/spare inner tube is desirable, and a Helmet must be worn.

I am looking forward to you joining me to this much loved cycle cafe. We meet at 08:45 by the cyclerack, for a 09:00 start.

Malcolm 07945 226898

This weeks Leisure ride is a little more challenging (but not too much), it is heading North into the hillier countryside of Northamptonshire. We will be heading to Wappenham, traversing to Abthorpe before returning through Silverstone to Whittlebury, where we will stop for refreshments at Whittlebury Hall, Orangery.

This venue is hosting a fund raising in support of local girl Daisy Ellis who is bravely battling illness. Please bring £10 cash for the stop, enjoy limitless cake and refreshments, and show your support for this young woman.

Route: Chetwode, Boycott Farm, Welch Lane to Biddlesden, Syresham, Wappenham, Abthorpe, Silverstone, Whittlebury Hall(stop), Lillingstone Dayrell, Bycell Road to Maides Moreton, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/21013176

Weather: Reasonably warm, Sun with the chance of a shower (so bring a light jacket), light wind from the Southwest.

As usual, bring a drink to consume en route, banana or treat to keep your energy level up. A puncture repair kit/spare inner tube to suit your bicycle, and a Helmet must be worn.

We meet at the cyclerack by the Swan Pool at 08:45 for a 09:00 start.

I look forward to your company, and guiding you safely around this route.

Just being messed about by work...sounds familiar? 😉

Hi @Reva,

There is no need to do anything on this now Reva. Sorry for messing you around, but Fiona has been told today is her rest day and she has to work the next 11 days, until her return to Paderborn.

Thank you for your earlier offer, just a shame we could not make it work for her.

Kind regards
Malcolm

Hello @Reva, Fiona would like to ride Silverstone on Wednesday evening if your offer still holds.
She has her pedels and riding kit with her. I will be picking her up from Newport Pagnell.

Best regards,
Malcolm

Thanks Paul...I had forgotten that! 🙄

24 mile route to Pury End returning via Whittlebury to either Stowe Visitor Centre, or the Larder cafe.

A gentle pace through undulating countryside, on quiet lanes/roads. To encourage new and returning riders to experience riding with a group.

Route: Maids Moreton, Chetewode, Leckhamstead, Wicken, Paulespury, Pury end, Whittlebury, Lillingstone Dayrell, Akley Wood, Chetwode, Stowe Visitor Centre, Buckingham.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/ojlwrO15XY — 24 mile Puxely Loop

*Weather:** Sun, moderate wind from the Southwest, warm.

Please bring a drink for the journey, and puncture repair kit or spare inner tube to suit your wheels.
A helmet must be worn on club rides.

Hope you feel inspired to join me at 08:45 on Sunday to give group riding a try.

Thanks Reva, you are a 🌟.
Would you mind contacting Fiona directly to co-ordinate the loan, please. Email address above post, as I am in Cornwall for my grandsons christening until Monday.

What about just for this Sunday, anybody?.

Ok by Stu. 😀

Received a request from a visitor who would like to ride with us for most of August is there anyone with a spare 54cm bike, who is willing to offer a hand of friendship to a fellow cyclist.

In her words...
Hello,

I'm Fiona from Germany and I'm in Buckingham from the 5th until the 23rd of August because I have to work there for my company.

It would be great to cycle in that time as I do it in Germany, so I'm searching for a club.

Do you know a bike-rental or something like that so I could rent a bike about that time? Or do you have one in your club?

I'm at Strava, too. You can find me as "Fiona Schröder" from Paderborn. I've requested your Strava Club.

fionaschroeder@gmail.com

Todays ride is a 27.5 mile route Southwest of Buckingham over relatively flat countryside, some of which you will recognise, some will be new. We have options with the refreshment stop, as we pass by both Boycott farm and Stowe. For variety, I propose Stowe, but can be pursueded otherwise.

Route: Gawcott, Barton Hartshorn, Chetewode, Stratton Audley, Stoke Lynne, Hardwick, Hethe, Shelswell, Finmere, Water Stratford, Boycott farm, Stowe visitor centre, Chetwode, Buckingham.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/pGER9uTxAY — 27.5 mile loop SouthWest via Stoke Lynne

Weather: Mainly Dry with a chance of showers, overcast with light wind from the Northwest.
So a gentle push back to Buckingham from the coffee stop

Please bring a drink and a spare inner tube/puncture repair kit
Helmets are a must, sorry.

Join me at the Swan pool cycle racks at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. Looking forward to seeing you there😀

This weeks Leisure ride is slightly longer at 29 miles heading to Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum cafe.

A slightly longer ride to allow us to explore further afield and experience a different venue. The route is relatively flat and scenic with a short stretch along an A road into Stoke Bruerne. The ride is aimed at riders wishing to try out riding with a club, and returning club members wanting a more relaxed ride to get back into shape, before joining the categorised club rides.

Route: Maids Moreton, Leckhampstead, Church End, Briary wood, Paulespury, Alderton, Stoke Bruerne (cafe), Shutlanger, Whittlebury, Lillingstone Dayrell, Bycell Road, Maids Moreton, Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/12836118

Weather: Looking dry and warm with a sligh wind from the SouthWest.

Please bring a drink to hydrate on the journey, and a spare inner tube/Puncture repair kit, in case the worst happens.

Helmets must be worn, sorry.

Meet at the Swan Pool cycle rack at 09:15 for a 09:30 start.

This Sunday's ride is is a repeat of Wednesday's ride...undulating, travelling through the Villages West of Buckingham, looping Northwest to return down Welch Lane to Boycott Farm cafe for refreshments, before the run for home to Buckingham.
The pace will be easy to aid recovery from the gentle climbs, being aimed at new riders who wish to see if riding in a group is for them, and returning riders who have taken a break from cycling.

Route: Gawcott, Tingewick, Finmere, Fulwell, Shelswell, Cottisford, Evenly, Mixbury, Fulwell, Shalstone, Welch Lane, Boycott Farm, Chackmore, Buckingham

https://www.strava.com/routes/20282461

Weather: Is looking dry and warm, possibly overcast.

Please bring a drink to consume on the ride, and a spare innertube to suit your bike, or puncture repair kit just in case (as not all tyres are the same size).
Helmets are required!

Looking forward to seeing you at 08:45 by the bike rack at the Swan Pool, for a 09:00 start.

This weeks ride is undulating and will travel through the Villages West of Buckingham, looping Northwest returning down Welch Lane to Boycott Farm cafe for refreshments, before the run for home to Buckingham.
The pace will be easy to aid recovery from the gentle climbs, being aimed at new riders who wish to see if riding in a group is for them, and returning riders who have taken a break from cycling.

Route: Gawcott, Tingewick, Finmere, Fulwell, Shelswell, Cottisford, Evenly, Mixbury, Fulwell, Shalstone, Welch Lane, Boycott Farm, Chackmore, Buckingham

https://www.strava.com/routes/20282461

Weather: Is looking dry and warm, possibly overcast.

Please bring a drink to consume on the ride, and a spare innertube to suit your bike, or puncture repair kit just in case (as not all tyres are the same size).

I look forward to seeing you at 09:15 by the bike rack at the Swan Pool, for a 09:30 start.

This weeks Leisure ride is heading South to keep away from the Silverstone GP traffic. This 26mile ride will take us through the Claydons heading to Tywford Community cafe for refreshments, returning via Chetwode back to Buckingham.

A slightly longer Leisure ride than normal to add some quieter roads and variety to the route.
This series of rides are to encourage riders who wish to gain a level of fitness gently, and for riders returning from a period of absence, before moving on to the C ride to venture further afield. However, you can just stay with this ride as long as it suits you.

Route: Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury Mill, Sandhill, Middle Claydon, Calvert, Calverton, Twyford, Poundon, Chetewode, Preston Bissett, Gawcott, Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/20192095

Weather: Dry and warm with a light wind from the NorthEast.

Helmets must be worn on club rides, sorry.

So, if you are feeling the need for some gentle excersize, on some of our country roads...check your bike is in a ridable condition, bring along a drink to keep hydrated in this warm weather, and carry a spare inner tube/repair kit (just in case). And join me at 08:45 by the cycle racks at the Swan Pool to sign on, before we set off on our way.

This weeks Leisure ride will be heading in a Northeasterly loop through Puxley to Whittlebury returning to Stowe Visitor Centre for a break before heading back to Buckingham. The pace will be gentle to encourage new riders to join us, or returning riders to find their fitness again.

Route: Maids Moreton, Foscote, Lechampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Puxley, Whittlebury, Livingstone Dayrel, Bycell Road, Chackmore, Stowe visitor centre (cafe), Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/19389853

Weather: Cloudy but dry, with light winds from the East

Check your tyres are pumped up, bring a drink to keep hydrated along the way, and join me for another tour around our North Bucks countryside.
Helmets must be worn, sorry.

Hope to see you at 08:45 for a 09:00 start from the Swan Pool.

Cheers Paul!

This weeks Leisure ride will be heading in a Northeasterly loop through Puxley to Whittlebury returning to Stowe Visitor Centre for a break before heading back to Buckingham. The pace will be gentle to encourage new riders to join us, or returning riders to find their fitness again.

Route: Maids Moreton, Foscote, Lechampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Puxley, Whittlebury, Livingstone Dayrel, Bycell Road, Chackmore, Stowe visitor centre (cafe), Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/19389853

Weather: Sunny and dry, with light winds from the North.

Check your tyres are pumped up, bring a drink to keep hydrated along the way, and join me for another tour around our North Bucks countryside.
Helmets must be worn, sorry.

Hope to see you at 09:15 for a 09:30 start from the Swan Pool.

This week Leisure ride is 23 miles heading East to the ever popular Thrift farm cafe, where we will meet up with the other club riders for refreshments before returning along the cycle path to Buckingham.

Route: Maids Moreton, Foscote, Leckhampstead, Thornton, Nash, Whaddon, Thrift Farm(cafe), Whaddon, Nash, Thornborough, Coombs, Padbury, cyclepath to Buckingham.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/6EHsafFzFX — 23mile East clockwise loop to Thrift Farm

Weather is looking dry and warm.

Helmets are a must have, sorry.
Pump up your tyres, fill your waterbottle and join me for a relaxing ride through our lovely north Bucks countryside to Thrift farm (which is under threat of closure due to funding cuts), while we still can.

This weeks Leisure ride is a 20 mile route with a cafe stop Twyford community cafe.

Route: Gawcott, Preston Bissett, Chetewode, Poundon, Twyford (cafe), Steeple Claydon, Padbury Brook, Buckingham.
Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/zHk5YmiXvX — 20mile Anticlockwise Loop South

Weather is changeable, with luck we will be back before any spots appear, but be prepared just in case. A little windy from the SW, so we will have some assistance on the way back.

Helmets must be worn!
Check your tyres and fill your waterbottle.

Meeting at 08:45 by the leisure centre cyclerack. Setting off at 09:00.

Why not join me!