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Think I will require your help Paul 👍

Thanks for your input Glynnis and Francine. We will sort out some groups in the carpark tomorrow ☺️

Will have to split into 3 groups, so will need the help of a navigator or two.
Please download the route, especially if intending to ride off the front. Thanks all 🤗👏

Loop North via Wood End and Helmdon to the cafe stop (45km) at Westbury. Then back via Fringford to Gawcott (69km).
However there are two other options available, one is more direct (57km) via Finmere, the other longer (80km), via Steeple Claydon.

ROUTE: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/42346696

Looks like another fine day for a ride in the countryside.
Please adhere to Covid 19 distancing, and respect serving staff by wearing a face covering at the stop.

Hope to see you in the morning :^)

You are off-road again Glynnis at the 61km mark. 🚜

Updated map for those who couldn't open it...
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/41536074

I will update it and drop a message to say its done.

Probably split into 3 groups Reva. Sort it out in the morning.

Hi Glynnis, thanks for the offer. May need a third group, depending on who else turns up on the day.

Thanks Kirsty, no worries Sarah and Lorna in the same boat...madly paddling in circles 🤣🤣

For a change...a ride out Southwest to Piddington, returning to Claydon House for our stop at the Pheonix Kitchen.
This is a 40 mile route with the majority of the riding done before the coffee stop, giving us a short run for home, and the opportunity for any Winslow riders to cut off via Addington, if they choose.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/41536074

Weather should be overcast, but dry and quite warm with light winds from the West.

Please do click the attending button if you are planning to join me.

At the cafe stop we will be complying with the Covid 19 rules by maintaining a 2mtr gap, and not exceeding the maximum number of 6 riders in a group. Facemasks should be worn to respect the cafe personnel.
Any other Swan groups should also follow suit, to comply with British Cycling guidelines.
We are enforcing this action, to help keep everyone safe until a vaccine is freely available.

Hope you will join me,
Malcolm 07549 226898

Apologies Paul, I cannot make it after all. Needed for a second opinion of a second viewing by my son. 😩

As an alternative to Limes Farm, and aimed at a C ride pace of 14mph looping round 36 miles. I will be heading West to the Pig place, Adderbury. I haven't been there before, but with a Westerly wind it is a good time to try out this venue, and have an easy push home.
Route:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/40517470

Weather is looking good until the afternoon, so maybe a light shower cape if you have one but probably won't need it. You never know in this weather.

Please respect Covid19 rules by wearing a face mask at the cafe. We will ride in multiples of 6 to comply with British Cycling rules, so depending on numbers may need another rider with map to be in charge of a group, but will ride the same route, hopefully within sight of each other.

If you wish to join me, you are most welcome to...please click the I'm attending button. Or, you may wish to use the route to make your way indepedently, it is up to you.

Malcolm 07549 226898

There will be aroud 10 riders meeting for the Leisurely C. Provision has been made for additional leaders. If you want to ride please come, we will manage.

British Cycling Covid19 rules apply...Max group of riders is 6, face covering must be worn when being served for refreshments.

If more than 6 meet at the pool, preference will be to the first 6 that have signed on to the ride. A volunteer will be requested to take the remaining riders, preferably a rider with the map downloaded. The groups must maintain a distance between them to comply with rules and allow traffic to safely overtake.

The route will circle around Buckingham allowing multiple exits back if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Extended Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/39785278

The forecast is changing daily, so best to check before leaving. I think I will take a shower jacket...just in case, as it is so unpredictable.

Hope to see some of you at the pool for the start. If you are making your own way there, we should arrive before 10:30, so see you for a drink and chat.

Malcolm 07549 226898

Cheers Keith, enjoy your family get together. Not looking promising for riding tomorrow.

Not looking good for tomorrow...

New Route...

Due to Niall feeling unwell...I will take on the Leisure ride for tomorrow.

It is looking like rain by midday and quite breezy, so planning to get us back by 12:00.

The route has changed and will take us to Claydon House - Pheonix Kitchen.
https://www.strava.com/routes/24379185

Hope this meets with your approval, looking forward to your company once again.

https://www.strava.com/routes/24070066

Hi Alex,
23 miles @say a conservative 11mph, thats just over 2 hrs riding. The rest is getting served and chatting. The thing you cannot predict is punctures! Best guess 12:00 to 12:30.

Weather Permitting, we will have a gentle 23mile ride via Deanshanger to Beachampton visiting the latest cafe to open within our riding range.
For the faster riders, there is an additional 5Km that can be ridden, half before the cafe, half after. If you choose to do so, you must download the alternate route, and nominate a temporary leader to follow for the extra loops, as my priority will be leading the Leisure riders.

Route: Maides Moreton, Foscote, Leckhampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Passenham, Beachampton [cafe Belge], Nash, Thorborough, Coombs, Padbury, Padbury Brook, Lenborough, Gawcott, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/24069901

Alternate Route: Maides Moreton, Foscote, Leckhampstead, Wicken, Deanshanger, Passenham, Calverton, Lower-Middle-Upper Weald, Nash, Beachampton [cafe Belge], Thornton, Thorborough, Coombs, Padbury, Padbury Brook, Lenborough, Gawcott, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/24070066

Weather: The forecast is for Sun, Temp 5-7 degrees with a windchill 0-1 degrees. If it turns out like Wednesday, the sun will make it feel comfortable. Wind fron the WSW at 17-20mph, so a bit blowy.

Please wrap up with layers, with particular attention to hands and toes. Carry a bottle to drink along the way, and a snack if you burn up energy quickly.
Carry a spare inner tube, as you will not want to try adding a patch in the cold. Of course, you will need tools to help you out.
And, wear a helmet!

I hope you are as excited as I am to support this new venture, as it is in a prime location for us to make use of throughout the season.

Looking forward to seeing you once again,
Malcolm

Have a great ride all.

Happy New Year of cycling! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
This week a gentle 26 mile route at a steady pace South, looping West to Evenly [The Forge] before returning via Water Stratford to Buckingham. Relatively traffic free roads, so a ride to enjoy meandering through North Bucks/South Northants.

Route: Gawcott, Chetewode, Stratton Audley, Hethe, Cottisford, Evenley[cafe], Mixbury, Finmere, Water Stratford, Chetewode, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/23154337

Weather: Overcast with 10% chance of a shower, so probably not. Temperature 6-8 feeling like 3-5 deg. Wind moderate from the SW 10-11, gusting 18-21.

All in all, a similar temp as before Christmas but without the sun to cheer us up along the way. A waterproof layer, gloves and overshoes are advisable, and plenty of layers to adjust along the way.
The C group are also visiting the same cafe under Pete Nesden's direction, If you are feeling good and want to challenge yourself, an opportunity for you to try out a longer route to the cafe. If not, you are more than welcome to join us 🚴‍♀️🙋‍♂️ for a gentle start to the new year.

I hope you join a ride, meeting at the Swan Pool cycle rack, 8:45 for a 9:00 start.

Keeping it brief and simple, after the indugence of Christmas. There are few options for us in terms of coffee shops being open, so straight forward 22 mile loop around Silverstone, to keep the routine going and the leg muscles in trim. Stopping at Boycott Farm or Stowe Visitor Centre...your choice.

Route: Maides Moreton, Foscote, Leckhampstead, Wicken, Wappenham, Silverstone, Dadford, Stowe Vistor Centre, Chackmore, Buckingham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/22547807

Weather: Overcast with a 10% chance of a shower, so probably not. Moderate breeze from the SSW, and temperature 6-7 deg.

So not freezing cold. Just wrap up warm, and wear those overshoes and gloves.

If you are interested, meet at the Swan Pool cycle rack at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. I look forward to your company once again.