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Hi Stuart,

I will take the Bib Shorts if not promised elsewhere, thank you!

Glad to have you along Paul.

Enjoy the tour d vale Dan. Looks like perfect weather for it.

Lovely sunny day looming, with a light wind from the NE. A perfect opportunity to head North for a change and take in the rolling Northants countryside.
This week we will head for Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum cafe, via a circuitous route heading North then East through Fosters Booth, to the stop. Returning direct via Whittlebury.

Route: Chackmore, Dadford, Silverstone, Bradden, Greens Norton, Banbury Lane, Cold Higham, Fosters Booth, Gaydon, Blisworth, Stoke Bruerne, Shutlanger, Whittlebury, Lillingstone Dayrell, Maids Moreton, Buckinghanam.
https://www.strava.com/routes/13626035

Distance: 40 miles (64Km)
Duration:2hrs 51mins @ 14mph, plus coffee stop.
Terrain: Lumpy 2355ft (718 mtr)
Weather Forecast: Full Sun 16-20 deg, so wear sunscreen. Less that 5% chance of rain. Wind light 6mph from the NE.

It doesn't get much better this this, so grab your bike and meet me at the Swan Pool at 08:45 to sign the ride sheet, setting off at 09:00.

Hi Chris,
I agree with Guy, take a sound bite from the attendees on the day, you may have a group that are ready for the challenge...But be prepared with options if you find that some are overawed with the combination.
It is not criticism Chris, It is meant to be sharing our knowledge of the riders.

See you Sunday!

Are you sure Chris?
You have Muswell, Brill, then Ashendon and Oving, plus 49 miles and a headwind home. Sounds ambitious for a group of riders who are stepping up from riding the leisure ride, or new to riding distance.

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Wind is from the NE-E this Sunday so a good opportunity to ride out to Salcey Forest to enjoy a good cafe, and a following wind home. It is likely to be a warm one, so make sure you bring a drink and some rehydration tablets, if you suffer like I do, from cramp.

Route: Chackmore, Dadford, Silverstone, Towcester, Shutlanger, Stoke Bruerne, Ashton, Hartwell, Salcey Forest (cafe), Stoke Goldington, Gathurst, Little Linford, Old Haversham, New Haversham, Old Wolverton, Stoney Stratford, Passenham, Deanshanger, Wicken, Leckhampstead, Maids Moreton, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/13405227

Distance: 40 Miles (65Km) Climb: 2178 Ft (663Mtr)
Duration: 2hr 52min @ 14 mph, plus cafe stop time

Forecast: Partial Sun but hot 20-23 deg C, Wind from the NE-E 12-13 mph (gusting 23-25), Small 5-10% possibility of a shower only.

Hope to see you for another 14 mph ride to a new location for some of you.
Again the policy will be to ride at the pace of the slowest rider over 14mph average. This policy is to allow new riders to the group to get up to speed, without feeling undue pressure. We have all been there so I am sure you will understand.

gpx file...took about 6 attempts, but finally.

ok john, no problem.

think about it Dan, I wouldn't suggest it if I thought you couldn't do it.

Arrrr! I'm pond dipping with the beavers 😫

You are welcome Adam! Maybe Dan will do a swap too, and test himself on half an A ride.

Another 14mph ride for the new B group, to help get into shape for the season.
We will be heading South this week as the wind, although light will be coming from the SSE, and keeping clear of Maids Moreton/Lechampstead to avoid a clash with runners taking part in the Buckingham Half Marathon.

Route: Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury, Coombs, Thornborough, Nash, Great Horwood, Little Horwood, Winslow, Granborough, North Marston, Quainton (G&D cafe), Edgecott, Marsh Gibbon, Poundon, Chetwode, Gawcott, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/13267885
Distance: 44.56 miles (71.31km)
Duration: 3hrs 11min @ 14mph
Elevation 1935ft (590mtr)

Weather forecast: Partial Sun, 15-18 deg C, Wind light 7-8 mph SSE.

The longest ride I have planned so far, but no major climbs and the weather should be warm and bright, so should be a nice day for it.
Hope to see you there!😀

Met office...what a 💦

yep, <5% now...I am back on for it. ☕️

Bad luck Stu. 50% chance of rain all morning...not for me, sorry

John, It is a safer route crossing the A421 from Nash to Gt. Horewood, rather than going down the A421 for any length of time, as the map shows. Just saying...It is up to you.

Enjoy the ride guys, sorry I couldn't be there for this one.

New route...TCX and GPX files updated to first posting.

STOP PRESS... Thrift farm cafe has had a technical problem that has forced it to close for the weekend, making the route no longer viable.

I have several routes preplanned, does anyone have a preference???

Thanks guys, for making way for a new B group. looking forward to getting up to speed to join you on occasion.

Thanks Stu, should be just the ticket to clear your head. Look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Good to know Graham, It is what we suspected of a few riders. So glad we have not lost you, and look forward to planning some good routes and new cafe's together

I would like to invite those who have been riding in the Leisure ride who wish to go a little faster, and those who have taken to riding outside of the club to join me in forming a new group of riders, riding at 14mph.

For the first outing, I though a circular ride around the South of Buckingham to Twyford Village Store cafe would be a good start. Avoiding long stretches into the wind with rolling, rather than long climbs. I cannot do anything about the weather unfortunately, so wrap up in long Jerseys and trousers, but it will be dry!

Route: Maids Moreton, Leckhampton, Thornborough, Nash, Gt.Horewood, Winslow, Verney Jct., Middle Claydon, Calvert, Charndon, Twyford[(cafe)23miles], Poundon, Chetwode, Preston Bissett, Gawcott, Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/12925252

Distance: 35 miles (57km) @14mph = 2hrs 30, plus cafe stop.

Weather forecast: Cloudy 7-8 deg, Precipitation 10%, Wind 14-17 mph from the NE.

We have adjusted the speed categories to allow a better migration from leisure into the B group, B is now for any riders who average 14-16mph. The A ride has been reclassified as 16+ and all the previous group have moved into this category, to make room for you.
So, please come along and ride with us.

You were on good form today Pete.