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Late entry, have the morning off work.

I have adapted the route slightly to take in a cafe stop at Newchurch (approx 25 miles) same as the A ride. https://pedallerscafe.co.uk/.
Use the same route plan link as above.
We can also stop in Cowes for last boost of Caffeine before the last stretch back to Yarmouth.

@JamesT Thanks I'll take look but I'm sure your suggestions will work for the B ride as well.

I Have adapted the A ride route, it's a few miles shorter and less hilly.

The route can be reversed.

The main climb at Blackgang is either 40 miles (clockwise), 15 miles anticlockwise.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/306709818

Could do a hybrid 50/60 miles, and meet the C's in Freshwater. The Military road down the west of the island is pretty open to wind. I'll look at a route tonight and post it on this chat.

I've already ridden clockwise around, a few years ago. Happy to try the other way round.

The road between A41 & Piddington is closed at the Railway bridge until September, I couldn't get through a few weeks ago.

I might try A after the stop, see how my legs are feeling.

Thanks Tim, woken with a sore back this morning, so another time 👍

Hi Tim,
Is it OK if i join you tomorrow?
Luke

I have made a change to the route, the road surface around Hollingdon is full of debris, holes and narrow.

Please see revised route links.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/236302048
https://www.strava.com/routes/3153388903283722466

Guten Tag to all Fellow Swans,

Sunday's ride is a anti-clockwise 44.9 miler via the Thrift Farm to meet all the other groups for a well earned refreshment. Please note that we will take the A413 to Padbury to avoid the roadworks, but we can go along the Cycle path if required.

Please bring plenty of water, bring payment methods along with the usual spare inner tubes and tools.

We meet at the Swan Pool at 8:45am on Sunday morning - riding between 15-17mph riding altogether.

If you can join us, please hit the I'm attending button at the top of this post.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/236302048
https://www.strava.com/routes/3152969885249216738

I may make a minor change around stewkley, so keep an eye out for an update.

Hopefully See You Sunday.
Luke

"A bike in action is worth more than any bike in storage, someone said"

Placeholders for this weeks B Ride, meeting all other groups at Thrift Farm.

Aiming for approx 45 Miles, route will be posted later today.

Good Day to all Fellow Swans,

Sunday's ride is a anti-clockwise 46 miler via the Mursley Farm Cafe for a well earned refreshment.

Please bring plenty of water, bring payment methods along with the usual spare inner tubes and tools.

We meet at the Swan Pool at 8:45am on Sunday morning - riding between 15-17mph riding altogether.

If you can join us, please hit the I'm attending button at the top of this post.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/82251967
https://www.strava.com/routes/3150182530899876654

Hope to see you on Sunday
Luke

Guest Midweek rider here. I may not stop at the Cafe point, work in the afternoon :-(

We have 13 so far, will be looking for a 2nd lead.

All,

As the forecasted temperatures are high from early on, will look at an 8am start (cafe opens at 9am).

Please comment on this forum your preferred start time.

I will update the start time at 5pm.

Thanks
Luke

Hi everyone
Sunday's ride is a 42 miler via the Forge @ Evenley for a well earned refreshment.
Please bring plenty of water, apply suncream where necessary and bring payment methods along with the usual spare inner tubes and tools.
We meet at the Swan Pool at 8:45am on Sunday morning - hope to see you there!
If you can join us, please hit the I'm attending button at the top of this post.

Garmin Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/168032115
GPX: https://www.strava.com/routes/3135269156417587586

Hope to see you Sunday
Luke

Place holder for this Sunday's B Ride.
Will aim for no more than 45 miles due to the expected heat over the weekend, and flat (just for you Squeak).
Route will be posted Friday.

Fellow Swans,

This is the last week of the Gawcott Challenge Cup, due to a clash on Thursday 7th with the committe meeting, we are happy for riders to set at time during this week, by the end of Sunday 10th for the time to count.

I will take a note of any times set at the end of each Day on Strava.

Safety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stop
Please also remember some lights for the ride back to your Car or Home.

Route
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 Miles

Strava & Garmin links to the section below

https://www.strava.com/routes/3109052692­068243902

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/172624819

Enjoy the Cricket Keith.

Fellow Swans,

The Pentultimate round of the Gawcott Challenge Cup is this week, time for a few riders to beat their time set in previous 4 rounds. We have a new leader in Ian Rush (Squeak) with 7% improvement, with Paul close behind at 6%. Weather is quite warm @ 20c, with a light wind.

The remaining date scheduled the 7th September, with a planned earlier start as the light starting to fade much earlier now.

Safety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stop
Please also remember some lights for the ride back to your Car or Home.

Route
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 Miles

Strava & Garmin links to the section below

https://www.strava.com/routes/3109052692­068243902

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/172624819

I'm happy either way.

Fellow Swans,

The 4th round of the Gawcott Challenge Cup is this week, time for a few riders to beat their time set in previous 3 rounds, Paul is still the current leader with a 6% improvement, followed closely by Keith Aston @ 5%. Weather is quite warm @ 24c, time to get a thirst on for a beverage of your choice afterwards.

The remaining dates scheduled are:
24th August
7th September

Safety
This is an open road event; be aware of other road users
Ride the route before your hot lap; noting, potholes and failed surfaces etc
T junction- as the route turns left with traffic from the right, prepare to stop

Route
This years route is almost the same, but slight shorter (taking out the traffic filter in Gawcott), the start is the same outside the The Crown Pub, and will finish at the Lenborough road junction
Strava Segment name: The Swan Section
Distance 6.45 Miles

Strava & Garmin links to the section below

https://www.strava.com/routes/3109052692­068243902

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/172624819

Current Times below.

This Weeks ride is to a new Cafe for me @Rushmere Country Park, at the Stockgrove entrance near to Great Brickhill.

https://www.greensandtrust.org/Find-us.

We will ride in a figure of 8 direction on a 52 mile route, taking in our stop at approx 27 miles, with no real testing hills of note.

Speed: 15-17 mph
Distance: 52 miles
Elevation: 653 metres

Please remember yourself, bike, the essentials and means of payment for the stop.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/182569162

Hope to see you Sunday