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Keep on the right side of the boss Keith...wise. 😀

This Wednesday's ride in the series of short rides, to Fringford, completes the circumnavigation of rider friendly rides on the fringes around Buckingham.

Route: Gawcott, Chetwode, Stratton Audley, Fringford, Shelswell, Finmere, Gawcott, Buckingham(Larder cafe).

https://www.strava.com/routes/19216080

The weather is looking warm, largely overcast with sunny spells, much as it has done for the last two or three rides. Wind is slight from the Southwest.

Please bring along a drink for the journey, and a spare inner tube/Puncture repair kit (better to be prepared). Some money if you are planning to visit the cafe.
Helmets must be worn, sorry.

Finally, just turn up with your bike at 09:15 for a quick brief before we set of at 09:30.

This weeks Leisure ride is a little bit longer at 24 miles, but we will stop for a coffee and treat at Stowe visitor centre at just over 20 miles, before doing the final push into Buckingham.

The club is hosting these rides to allow non club members to give "Swan Wheelers" a try, to see if we meet your requirements of an organised ride. They are relaxed rides taken at a beginners pace, so don't be afraid of joining us. It is more about the scenery around North Bucks/ South Northants and finding your fitness level. Of course it is open to club members too, who are just getting back on their bikes after a break, wanting some gentle miles to find their legs again.

Route: Chackmore, Boycott, Biddlesden, Syresham, Wappenham, Abthorpe, Silverstone, Dadford, Chackmore, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/19215924

All you have to do is turn up at the Swan Pool cycle rack at 08:45, I will introduce myself and sign you up for the ride. We will set off at 09:00 heading Northerly towards Stowe.

It is advisable to carry a drink for the journey and a energy snack if you wish. A spare inner tube or puncture repair kit is always a good idea, to avoid making other wait while getting picked up.
Wearing of a helmet is a must.

Apart from that enjoy yourself, Stop to have your drink, take a photo, it is your ride. I am there just to guide you through the countryside, on the safest roads we can find, and provide a variety of routes for you to delight in for yourselves.

Ok Reva, will keep an eye out for you.

More like cyclists have gone anti-Turweston...not me!

This weeks Leisure ride is a 20 mile ride heading West through Water Stratford and Westbury to Turweston Airfield for refreshments, before returning down the old drovers road (Welch Lane) to the Market town of Buckingham.

Route: Chackmore, Stowe, Water Stratford, Finmere, Westbury, Turweston Airfield, Welch Lane, Boycott, Chackmore, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/19145769

Weather is looking good for the morning, with sun forecast and light wind from the Southwest.

Helmets are a must, sorry.
Please bring along a drink for the journey,and a spare inner tube to suit your bike, or puncture repair kit (just in case).

These rides are aimed at riders new to our club, who wish to find out if club riding is for them. However, existing club riders recovering from a lay off or finding their legs are welcome to join us too.
The pace will be gentle, taking in the wonderful countryside around North Bucks. I encourage you to stop for sips from your bottle when needed, and to take photo's to record your ride and show to friends.

Please join me (Malcolm) at the Swan Pool, Buckingham. We meet at 09:15 for a 09:30 start.
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Ok Pete, but hopefully we can keep up with you. 😁.

Another in the series of short leisure rides, to encourage and welcome cyclists to ride with our club around the lovely countryside of North Bucks. Discover new safe routes with company to guide you, at a pace you can manage.

This week ride will be heading South to Twyford(cafe), before looping back to Buckingham.
Route: Gawcott, Preston Bissett, Chetwode, Poundon, Twyford, Steeple Claydon, Herds Hill, Padbury Mill, Lenborough taking the cycle path back to Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/18331847

Weather is looking changable but it looks like it will be warm with a chance of a shower. A bit breezy from the Southwest, so we will have the wind to assist us.
Helmets must be worn, sorry.
Bring a drink to rehydrate along the way, a spare inner tube to suit your rim or, puncture repair kit. And some money for the cafe if you wish.

Hope to see you at 08:45 by the cyle racks at the Swan Pool.

Another in the series of Leisure rides aimed at encouraging riders to dust off their bikes, and join us on a gentle ride. Cycling is such good exersize for burning off the extra calories, and toning up the whole body, without stressing your joints. Works well in combination with Pilates/ Yoga for loosening up stiff joints. Or, with swimming for a good aerobic workout. Or, with jogging for improving general fitness.
Whatever your motivation, the rides will delight you with the wonderful scenery and charming villages we have on our doorstep. You will not be disappointed.
We know riding with a club can be daunting. That is why we started the series of leisure rides...to allow you to experience riding with our club without pressure. The advantage of riding with others is the company, the support when you need it, security in numbers and knowledge of good cycling routes. Plus, between us we can usually fix any mechanical mishap along the way.
We have three other rides each Sunday for those who want something more challenging.

This Wednesday we will ride on a 22 mile route South and East of Buckingham to Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury, Coombs, Thornborough, Thornton, Beachampton, Passenham, Deanhanger, Wiken, Foscote, Maids Moreton, with a coffee and refreshment in Buckingham, if required.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/1tHqHzsNQW — 22 mile Passenham anticlockwise

Helmets are a must have, sorry. A drink is advisable for the journey. And a spare inner tube or puncture repair kit, if the worst happens.

Hope you join me on Wednesday. We meet at 09:15 for a 09:30 start (after the school traffic has dissipated).
Malcolm mob.07945 226898

No problem John, it will be good to see you again.

24 mile Leisure ride around the Villages West and North of Buckingham.
Come and join me on a gentle ride winding along some of the quieter roads and lanes, exploring the countyside around our town. Stopping for refreshments at Stowe visitor centre, before returning to Buckingham.

Route: Gawcott - Finmere - Cottisford - Evenly - Mixbury - Shalstone - Welch Lane - Stowe (cafe) - Chackmore - Buckingham
https://www.strava.com/routes/18958257

The usual caveat: Helmets must be worn, sorry. Bring along a spare innertube/Puncture repair kit, and a drink for the journey.

Weather: Is looking good for the morning, with some sun and light wind from the Northwest. A chance of a shower in the afternoon, but we should be home before then.

Hoping to encourage new riders to the club, who wish to explore new routes with company, for security and support. As well as returning riders after a lay off, wishing to get their fitness back before joining the three other club rides.

See you at the Swan Pool 08:45 for a 09:00 start.

Another 20mile Leisure ride at a gentle pace, particularly suited to new riders wishing to try out riding with a club or, returning riders after a long absence over winter wanting to find their legs before joining the main rides.

This week we will head for a loop through Whittlebury to Silverstone before returning back to Buckingham.
We have several options of stopping off points along the way, for a drink and a treat. We can stop at the Artizan Bakery (Whittlebury), Boycott Farm cafe, Stowe Visitor Centre, or the Larder Cafe in Buckingham...I will let you choose your favorite.

https://www.strava.com/routes/18679658

The usual caveats: Helmets must be worn, sorry. Bring along a drink to consume as we ride.
Please check your bikes are roadworthy, and carry a spare tube to suit your bike, or a puncture repair kit.

The weather is looking good, with full sun rising to 15deg. C and a light wind from the East.

Please join me on Wednesday, if you are tempted to give our club a tryout.

This weeks 20mile leisure ride is heading South, then looping West towards Shalstone, with a stop at Stowe visitor centre for refreshments, before returning home to Buckingham.

Route: Gawcott - Hillsden - Preston Bissett - Finmere - Shalstone - Welch Lane - Chackmore - Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/15817219

Helmets must be worn, sorry.
Please make sure your bike is in good working condition, and that you carry a spare inner tube, or a puncture repair kit. Also, carry a drink for the ride.

The weather is looking dry with sun and a light wind. Temperature should be around 12c. so good for riding.

I hope this will appeal to some who have been wanting to try the club, as well as returning members who have not been able to ride over winter.

See you Sunday 8:45 for an 09:00 start.

Hi John, good to here from you. We will be running the Leisure rides right through till November. so, look forward to riding with you once again. Mike Rawding says hi ✋

Sorry, having to bail as I am cramping @40 miles. Cannot, push through even without the climbs. Just too soon for me unfortunately.

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Another Short Leisure ride catering for new and returning riders, at a gentle pace to build up your fitness a Summer of adventures.
This weeks ride will take us out of town toward Maids Moreton, Leckhampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Puxely, Lillingstone Lovell, Lillingstone Dayrell, Bycell Road, Chackmore with a stop at Stowe Visitor Centre for refreshments, before returning to Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/18679239

Helmets are a must have, sorry.
Please ensure that your bike is in good working order after a winter of storage.

The weather will be dry but cold so wrap up warm, especially hands and toes.

Hope to see you at 08:45 by the bike racks at the Swan pool, for a 09:00 start.

Another Short Leisure ride catering for new and returning riders, at a gentle pace to build up your fitness for a Summer of adventures.
This weeks ride will take us out of town toward Maids Moreton, Leckhampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Puxely, Lillingstone Lovell, Lillingstone Dayrell, Bycell Road, Chackmore with a stop at Stowe Visitor Centre for refreshments, before returning to Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/18679239

Helmets are a must have, sorry.
Please ensure that your bike is in good working order after a winter of storage.

The weather will be dry but cold so wrap up warm, especially hands and toes.

Hope to see you at 08:45 by the bike racks at the Swan pool, for a 09:00 start/

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/8gO8wcJy6V — 22mile anticlockwise loop to Twyford

Leisure Ride to entice riders back on their bikes after a winter break.
This will be an easy paced ride of 22miles out to Twyford and back, taking in local villages of Gawcott,Preston Bissett, Chetewode, Poundon, Tywford, Steeple Claydon, Padbury Mill, Lenborough, Buckingham (via cyclepath).

Please check your cycle is in good working order, if not ridden in a while. Helmets are a must, and a drink is advisable.

We will return to Buckingham for a coffee, if interested.
Hope to see some new riders,and some old friends return.

Oh i wish... Enjoy👍

Ciger saute, Et sote, and Baklava, please Paul.

Hoping to tempt out those who have been wanting to start, or return to cycling.
This weeks ride is an flattish route to the South of Buckingham, to give those riders new to the club a break from the undulations for a bit, and to experience the differing terrain around the town.

Route: Gawcott - Lenborough - Padbury brook - Steeple Claydon - Twyford - Poundon - Chetwode - Barton Hartshorn - Gawcott - Buckingham.
http://www.swanwheelers.bike/

Distance: 22miles at 12mph, should take 1hr 50min, plus coffee stop.

Weather: Currently 9-11 deg C, with 20% chance of light rain and moderate wind from the South. But the forcast keeps changing, so check before setting off.

Please wear warm clothing, especially gloves and socks. Helmets are compulsory, sorry.

Make sure your bike is in good condition to ride, and carry a spare inner tube/ puncture repair kit, plus tools.

Hoping to see you Sunday, if it stays dry or, is clearing after a light shower.

Another short Leisure ride to temp out people who wish to start riding again for health and fitness.

Route: Chackmore - Bycell Road - Lillingstone Dayrell/Lovell - Deanshanger - Wicken - Leckhamstead - Foscott - Maids Moreton - Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/15978963

Distance: 20 miles @12mph should take around 1hr 40min.
Weather: Forecast dry with some sun, a cold start 4-8deg, light wind from the SE.
So wear warm clothes, especially gloves and socks. You may need something under your helmet to keep your ears warm.

Carry a spare innertube/repair kit, and tools to change a tyre. And depite the cold, a drink to keep you hydrated. We will return to Buckingham for a coffee and cake afterwards to warm us up, befire going our seperate ways.

Hope to see you Wednesday.