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Thanks, Jerry, John, Mike, Paul W, and Pete, for your company.
It was a tough ride back against the wind. Maybe not the smartest direction to have finished on. But the route was a change from going South and the cafe was good.

Sorry guys, backing down as I cannot get the best out of myself in these weather conditions. I will save my energy for tomorrow.

Another chance to work off the winter lethargy, with a gentle cycle heading NNE through the countryside up to Stoke Bruerne for coffee and cake.

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

Distance: 28.7 mile (46 Km) Cumulative accent:1450ft (445M)

Weather Forecast: Partial Sun, temp around 12 deg., dry until 13:00hrs (we will be back by then), moderate wind from the West.

Don't forget to protect yourself from the sun, bring a drink to keep hydrated, and your choice of snack to top up your energy whilst on the ride.

Looking forward to riding with you.

Good chance to see what I have got, without mucking anyone else about.

Another chance for a gentle ride to get those legs working again after a long and icy winter. Don't worry if you are not on best form...I am not either, so lets get ready for the Summer together.
We are not venturing far from Buckingham, there are plenty of opportunites to cut out sections to shorten the ride if required.

Route: Gawcott, Preston Bissett, Chetwode, Stratton Audley, Stoke Lyne, Hethe,
Cottisford, Evenly, Mixbury, Westbury(cafe) [25miles], Turweston, Welch Lane, Stowe, Chackmore, Buckingham.
Distance: 32 miles (56km), Climb: 1434 ft (437m).

https://www.strava.com/routes/5900244

Weather forecast: Sun/cloud <5% chance of rain, warm 15-17 deg., wind 11mph SW-WSW .

Bring a drink, and food if you need a top-up of energy en route, plus money for a cup of tea or coffee and possibly a cake, at the cafe.

Hope to see you Sunday, Malc

Take plenty of pic's for Facebook and cafe stop writeup☕️

El gringo, I believe you have Ulterga wheels like I had(before hitting a pothole). My ultegra's only lasted a little over 18 months (around 8k). I put it down to using the wrong brake blocks, but reading posts on't internet, there seems to be a common thread, saludos.

come on Jeremy...join us!

Still looking good for shorts and t shirt 🤗

Thanks Heidi, such a shame too.

Wanted...company required for a warm sunny, easy paced leisure ride to Twyford cafe.

Route: Chackmore, Shalstone, Shelswell, Hethe, Stratton Audley, Poundon, Twyford cafe, Steeple Claydon, Herds Hill, Padbury brook, Lenborough, Gawcott, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/12728942

Distance: 30miles (48Km) relatively flat.

Weather: Sun, 15-20 deg. wind 8-11mph from the South.

All in all a perfect day to get yourself in trim for the Summer with a gentle ride of about 2 1/2hrs travelling, plus coffee stop.

I like your optimism Reva. I am confident you will light the way for us.

Start of the season easy Leisure ride to give those legs a gentle try out after a long winter break. Around Buckingham, stopping at Stowe cafe. Plenty of opportunity to bolt for home if the weather turns bad. So, come along and give it a try. I promise I am not in any condition to drop anyone.

Route: Gawcott, Lenborough, Padbury, Coombs, Thornborough, Leckhampstead, Akley, Chackmore, Stowe cafe, Welsh Lane, Shalstone, Finmere, Gawcott, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/12689072

Distance: 27 miles (44Km) just over 2hrs travelling time, plus cafe stop so should be back before the weather changes

Weather: Just 10% chance of rain in the morning changing to 40% midday. Temperature up to double figures (11%), Wind from the South 10 mph but won't effect us much as we are not spending too much time in any one direction.

Meet at The Swan Pool 08:45 for a 9:00 start. New riders to the club welcome to give it a try out.

So, come on all you riders, it's time to rediscover the joy of gentle excersize while enjoying the local countryside.

Thanks for letting us know Paul. Difficult call, but for the best.

Thanks Paul, didn't fancy hitting black ice and risking injury, but was getting ready to go. A nice bowl of porridge awaits!

Could go either way...will see what it is like in the morning.

Shame Pat...extended scoobydoo route!

Loop around North to Turweston cafe, with a few undulations to give the legs a bit of a work out.

Route: Maids Moreton - Bycell - Lillingston Dayrell/Lovell - Paulespury - Pury end - Silverstone - Slapton - Wappenham - Syresham - Biddlesden - Turweston (cafe) - Westbury - Finmere - Water Stratford - Stowe - Chackmore - Buckingham.

https://www.strava.com/routes/11587009

Distance: 41.25miles (66Km)
Duration: 2hrs 45 min @15 mph, plus cafe stop.
Weather forcast: Dry 10% reducing to <5%; Wind WSW 8 reducing to 4 (gusting 14-12); Temp 5 rising to 7 deg.

***I will ride at the pace of the slowest rider. If some wish to push on ahead and regroup at the cafe please let me know your intentions, and make sure you download the route.

There are opportunities to cut corners for a slower group, which could be utilised to bring the group back together, or reduce the mileage. So, do not be put off by the distance, come along and we can sort something out on the day.***

See you Wednesday.

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Is that the humour_arse?

Heading out to Kizzies cafe, Lower Heyford at a nice steady 15mph to encourage some of the Leisure group to venture out to pastures new.

Distance: 45miles (71.4km)
Duration: 3 hrs cycling, plus cafe stop (@15mph)
Weather: Cold but dry 5-9 deg. so wrap up warm. Sunny with wind from the WNW at 12-15 mph.

Route: Chackmore - Finmere - Shelswell - Tusmore - Souldern - Somerton - Upper Heyford - Lower Heyford - Steeple Aston - Middle Aston - North Aston - Somerton - Ardley - Bucknell - Bainton - Stratton Audley - Chetwode - Gawcott - Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/6977770

Hope to see some adventurous leisure riders join me for a good ride.
Note: I will lead the ride at the pace of the slowest rider in the ride range...anyone who wishes to push ahead on sections should download the route, and give me a heads up of their intention, please. 😀

Now opening Wednesday's...
On top of the normal Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning.
A nice little cafe with good cakes and hot food. Coffee is filter, and tea £1.50. Safe for cycle parking. Owners friendly and obliging.

Word of warning...service at Gyre&Gimble is really slow, great coffee though!

Mmmm, bacon sarnies! 😋

Hi everyone,
I am taking over this ride from Pat, who will lead the Sunday B ride instead.
Meeting at 9:15 to commence at 9:30 from the Swan Pool.
Planning on a gentle ride out from Buckingham via Gawcott to Verney Jct., Winslow, Mursley to the cafe at thrift Farm. Returning via Whaddon, Deanshanger, Bycell Rd, Chackmore to Buckingham.

Distance: 35 miles (56k)
Duration: 2.5 hours @ 14mph plus cafetime.
Weather: looking reasonable with even a bit of sun in the morning. Temp 10-14 feeling like 8-12. Wind from the WSW 10-15 gusting 23-27. Less than 5% chance of rain (if you can believe the Met office any more).

Looking forward to riding with you again tomorrow.

Check out this route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/5347485 — 56k Swanbourne -Thrift cafe stop