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Not sure of the current situation James, but someone brought this to my attention when I planned a route through Waddesdon estate:

http://www.amershamrcc.com/eythrope-park-restricted-access-1st-june-2020/

No problem, hope it's not too much of a mess!

No worries, see you soon.

Right, second time lucky... (and it might not be very lucky considering how many diversions there are south of Buckingham!)

For Sunday's A ride I thought we might head south to Waterperry. The plan would be to ride the loop clockwise with a lumpy outward leg going over the climbs at Waddesdon, Ashendon and Brill (Tram Hill side); stop at Waterperry at 32.5 miles, then a nice flat return through Arncott, Marsh Gibbon etc.

60 miles in total
2500ft of climbing
18-19mph pace likely

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2835455026621264296

I have checked the council website and avoided all the closed roads that are listed on there, so hopefully we wont be going on any scenic detours.

Weather looks great - partially sunny, up to 21 degrees lunch and an insignificant NW breeze. Bring a mask for the cafe. We will meet somewhere out the front of Swan Pool at 8:45.

Any questions please fire away.

James

Could do something like this:

https://www.strava.com/routes/2830387432580832562

Riding clockwise should mean that the return in mostly cross/tail wind. Bit of headwind on the way out, plenty of cross wind too tho. Matt can peel off early if need be and head home directly? George and Dragon stop at 29 miles.

Well we're up to 8 which I reckon just means we will have to stand/sit at the café in two groups of 4.

We can always split into two smaller groups like the B does if we get any more takers.

No problem, see you on Sunday.

No worries - not at this time of year, usually there comes a point in autumn when we all agree to start riding with mudguards for the winter months. They get disgarded at some point in spring when the weather improves. If it rains in summer then that's just bad luck and we all get wet (hopefully it's reasonably warm!)

Met Office are currently hedging their bets with a 40% change of showers/sun from 10am, whatever that's supposed to mean. With a bit of luck it will be light or nothing at all.

Hi Steve, absolutely - you are very welcome.

Meeting at point A:

Howdy Folks,

Looks like The Barn at Upper Stowe has now reopened on the weekend, so that seems like a good excuse for a plesantly lumpy excursion into South Northants. The forcast is showers so I have restrained myself with the route planning and have gone for an easier return.

Length: 51 miles (cafe at 29 miles)
Climbing: 2950ft
Pace: 17-19mph (no dropped riders)

Reminders: bring a mask, socially distance, meeting point A and click 'Yes, I'm Attending' if coming.

Hope to see you on Sunday. Please let me know if any questions or any problems with the route!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2824947122561780704

They are all keen for the Beacon -@RobBianchi😆 has told me he is doing 4 reps...

Howdy Folks,

Thought we might head SE to the Chilterns for a change. The plan would be to head out towards Winslow, Mursley, Wing then Ivinghoe - up to the top of the Beacon - then back down to the Curiositea cafe in Ivinghoe village (at 29.3 miles). After the stop home via Long Marston, Wingrave, Whitchurch.

Length: 57 miles
Climbing: 2700ft
Pace: 17-19mph (no dropped riders)

Reminders: bring a mask, socially distance, meeting point A and click 'Yes, I'm Attending' if coming.

Hope to see you on Sunday. Please let me know if any questions or any problems with the route!

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2821392938367139780

Hey James, will it be okay for me to tag along and make a 7, or is that too much?

Morning James, I have withdrawn my attendance - bit too chilly for my liking 😁 I will go out later when it's warmed up.

No worries mate, have a good one.

Ride cancelled.

Thanks

Please do Pat, although it looks like we're at 6. Who is web admin? I thought that was you?

Howdy Folks,

I have planned an A ride to Waterperry for this Sunday. The forcast is overcast and 9 degrees with a light westerly breeze (3-8mph). Hopefully it will be dry-ish as no rain is currently forecast, just heavy cloud.

Destination: Waterperry Gardens Cafe (at 30 miles)
Distance: 56 miles with 2890ft of climbing.
Pace: 17 - 19mph
Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours including stop.
Terrain: Mostly flat apart from two nice jaunts over Brill - Muswell on the way out and Oakley on the return.

Route: Buckingham - Chetwode - Marsh Gibbon - Piddington - Brill - Long Crendon - Shabbington - Waterperry - Oakley - Brill - Kingswood - Botolph Claydon - Gawcott - Buckingham.

Download the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2751083769381378402

Looking for a nice cohesive ride (no dropped riders) with a couple of opportunites to stretch the legs on Brill ;-)

Please click 'I'm attending' if you are coming. Remeber to bring a mask for the cafe and be sure to adhear to social distancing guidelines.

James R
07796 901513

I'm dropping out Paul, I need to be back a bit earlier.

Have a good one.

Hello Phil, I was planning to join you but I've just measured the chain on my winter bike and it's somewhere around (possibly over!) 1/8" stretched. Don't quite know how it got that bad, usually I wear chains quite slowly. Anyway, I don't really want to ride it in that condition so if it's dry I'll come on my summer bike, if it's wet then I won't join you. It's looking like it will rain heavily in the night, but if the wind stays up it might just dry out in time, we shall see. Don't wait if I'm not there on time though.

Hoping to join you Phil, but I need to finish reassembling my winter bike. If I'm not there when you come to leave it means that I haven't finished in time! So please leave without me. I should be there so long as I don't encounter any unforeseen hiccups.

Hi Pat, I'd like to join for the first half and then head off and do a few hills after the cafe stop, if that's ok?

James