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Hi...

For this Sunday's B-ride we'll be heading to G&D, Quainton.

47 miles (76km), and 1,800ft (550m) of climbing, with the café at 32 miles.

The route is Poundon, Blackthorn, Ludgershall, Ashendon Hill, the Winchendons and through the Waddesdon Estate to Quainton.

The forecast is for a cool start, but dry and a light Easterly wind. We might even see the sun!

I look forward to seeing you at Swan Pool from 8.45 for a 9.00 departure, with the usual spares, supplies and appropriate clothing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48124213

I can't make it on Sunday....enjoy your ride.

Righto....here's the amended route using the A41 out of Waddesdon:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48949392

Hi...

For this Sunday's B-ride we'll be heading to G&D, Quainton.

47 miles (76km), and 1,800ft (550m) of climbing, with the café at 32 miles.

The route is Poundon, Blackthorn, Ludgershall, Ashendon Hill, the Winchendons and through the Waddesdon Estate to Quainton.
Note that the route uses Quainton Rd and Station Rd between Waddesdon and Quainton, but they may be closed for HS2 works. If so, we'll take the new section of A41 out of Waddesdon and then North on Blackgrove Road.

The forecast is for a cool start, but dry and a light Easterly wind. We might even see the sun!

I look forward to seeing you at Swan Pool from 8.45 for a 9.00 departure, with the usual spares, supplies and appropriate clothing.

The route is from the SWCC Route Library. If you have a 'Ride With GPS' basic (free) account and have linked this with your Garmin or Wahoo etc, then click the 'Send to Device' button on the Map below and the route will be downloaded to your device when you next synchronise.
If you don't have this set up yet and would like to, hit 'Send to Device' and RWGPS will take you through the process.
Alternatively, click 'View Full Version' to download a GPX or FIT file via 'More' (web) or three dots (app).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48124213

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@StewartB....if you do get any takers for the Leisure ride then I'm happy to lead this one.

The forecast is looking grim - at least 2 hrs of heavy rain between 9:00 and 12:00!
No attendees as at Saturday evening anyway, so I'm cancelling the ride

Hi...

For this Sunday's B-ride we'll be heading to G&D, Quainton.

The route is 45 miles (72km), and 1,500ft (460m) of climbing including Ashendon Hill, with the café at 29 miles. If the weather is kind we could extend this by a few miles through upper Winchendon and the Waddesdon Estate.

I look forward to seeing you at Swan Pool from 8.45 for a 9.00 departure, with the usual spares, supplies, appropriate clothing and mudguards!

This route is a shortened version of one from the SWCC Route Library. If you have a 'Ride With GPS' basic (free) account and have linked this with your Garmin or Wahoo etc, then click the 'Send to Device' button on the Map below and the route will be downloaded to your device when you next synchronise. If you don't have this set up yet and would like to, hit 'Send to Device' and RWGPS will take you through the process.

Alternatively, click 'View Full Version' to download a GPX or FIT file via 'More' (web) or three dots (app).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48808573

Obviously its up to you @ChrisP, but it'll be the usual 15-17mph and no-one gets dropped. Also, the A's are going to the same stop as a step-up ride tomorrow, so anyone fancying a faster ride can ride with them.
Either way..I hope you feel better soon.

Good news....Passenham is now open and the forecast is improving by the hour!
The A-Ride is using a similar route this week, so a great opportunity to step-up, and use the B-Ride for half of your ride if you wish.

Hi...

For this Sunday's B-ride we'll be heading to a café I haven't been to for a while - The Coffee Barn at Liscombe Park, Soulbury.

The route is 51 miles (82km), and 2,200ft (670m) of climbing, with the café stop at half distance. The route will be slightly shorter if we can get through Passenham and use Ox Lane from Padbury on the day, but for now the route diverts around the flooding there.

The current forecast suggests the possibility of some rain, and a gentle breeze from the South-East to help us on the way home.

I look forward to seeing you at Swan Pool from 8.45 for a 9.00 departure, with the usual spares, supplies, appropriate clothing and a smile!

This route is from the SWCC Route Library. If you have a 'Ride With GPS' basic (free) account and have linked this with your Garmin or Wahoo etc, then click the 'Send to Device' button on the Map below and the route will be downloaded to your device when you next synchronise. If you don't have this set up yet and would like to, hit 'Send to Device' and RWGPS will take you through the process.

Alternatively, click 'View Full Version' to download a GPX or FIT file.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48651769

Hi Katie....
I'm happy to lead the longer ride tomorrow.

Thanks for confirming John....Niall could use that on his route too. I'll let him know

Just a thought....
If Passenham is flooded tomorrow, can we carry on to Stony, take the High St and Towcester Rd, left on to Deanshanger Rd and pick up the cycle path to Deanshanger roundabout? I've never cycled that way but it looks feasible?

SWCC Route Library

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48114635

I'm happy to lead a group Stewart

Most of the A's are in Wales this weekend Stewart.
If this ride gets the numbers then I'm happy to lead a faster B-group, or to lead a slower B-group if you want to lead a faster one.
Mark

Sorry to hear this guys. Hope you feel better soon

The White Horse Challenge looks like a well organised event through some lovely countryside, and not far from Buckingham. It might also be challenging enough to be a useful warm-up for those entered in the 'Fred Whitton' or 'Tour of the Peaks' events a few weeks later. Personally it will be my first ever Sportive!

Starting in Shrivenham (~50 miles from Buckingham), there are two routes offered which take in some of the most beautiful parts of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, including Lambourn and Marlborough Downs and passing by chalk white horses:

90 miles, 5200'
70 miles, 4300'

The event fee is £35, including food stops, mechanical support etc - See the website and Rider Instructions for full details. The event raises money for WaterAid.

Registration on the day is from 07:00, and riders start any time between 07:30 and 08:30
Assuming there are other takers, I'm sure we can help each other with transport nearer the time.
Please hit the attending button if you decide to ride.

Thanks...Mark

Hi James...I haven't been out with the A's for a while but I'll give this a go on Sunday - with a possible switch after the stop.

I've just ordered a jersey Paul

I may be being a bit too ambitious to join the B's on my mountain bike. Happy to go with a lower pace group if you're concerned Tim

I'm happy to lead a group Kirsty

I'll make my own way to the cafe tomorrow and meet you there, assuming I don't have any more punctures! If I do I'll head home and I'll see you all in a few weeks (away on holiday on Thursday)
Cheers....Mark