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This weeks outing is Stratton Audley Barn for some last minute Christmas Coffee & Cake before the big Ho Ho Ho.
35 miles, no surprise hills and coffee stop at 20 miles.
Please bring to usual kit, mud guards please even though its not forecast rain, tinsel is optional.
If you'd like to burn a few calories before the oncoming foodfest, please hit the Attending button above.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/323123790

A faster 2nd Ride Leader will be required tomorrow, please all download or memorise the route.

Hi all,
Looks like it might be misty tomorrow morning, so if you do have front lights, it'll be worth charging them up tonight and bringing them with you. 😀

This week looks set fair for the time of year to visit the Whittlebury Forge, which benefits from ample indoor seating and well away from HS2 and Cross Rail.
The route is 36.5 miles with The Forge at 21 miles.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/318015977
If you fancy getting out before the weather turns really wintery, please hit the "I'm attending" button above.
As usual please bring spare tubes, tools, drink, helmet and cake money.

Guys,worth checking if they're going to be open again.
Looks like there's been some changes there.

GPX File

This weeks Wednesday ride will be a 36 miler out to the Croughton Tea Rooms for coffee, cakes and possibly the best bacon sandwich in the area.

The weather looks to be mild with the possibility of light rain showers, although a light westerly breeze will help power us home.

Please make sure you carry the usual tools, water, lunch money and given the possibility of showers, the time for mud guards has definitely arrived.

If you'd like to take advantage of the mild weather and warm welcome of the Tea Rooms then please hit the "Yes I'm Attending!" button above.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/311801473

Hi @StuartMcMahon, at mile 14 the mapping has taken a little 200yd detour, but we'll stay on the Stoke Rd, as you can see, until we get to knock Lane.

GPX route

This week we're on the hunt for some fresh patches of tarmac again, out to Roade followed by a pleasant café/pub stop by the canal at Stoke Bruerne.

36 mile loop https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/287191968

Hopefully you're free and able to join and if that's a yes please hit the "I'm attending" button above.

As usual please make sure you have payment for drinks and cake, a drink on your bike and any relevant bike repair kit.

Hopefully see you all on Wednesday.

Hi Stewart,
Just a note, the route goes through Silverstone, then up Winter Hills road. That's a dead-end with a gate through a field and wood to Whittlebury. The route planner app should have grabbed the Whittlebury Road at the two mini roundabouts. It doesn't add mach mileage, but saves you getting to the top of Winter Hills with all the dog walkers and having to turn round and loop back.
Hope this helps.

Thanks

Hi Chris,
Okay 👍

Hi Fran,
Yes that's fine. See you tomorrow.

This week I thought we'd show our support for the new Forge café in Whilttlebury.

The ride is 35 miles, with the café stop at 19 miles for coffee and cake.
Weather wise, its July so what can possibly go wrong - dry, with sunny intervals and a light breeze.

If you'd like join, then please click on the "Yes - I'm attending" button above and remember to download the route, bring water, and spare inner tube/tools etc.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/288178677

Hi Katie, no problem 😊

This week I thought we'd head out to a firm favourite, the George & Dragon at Quainton, for Eccles cake and Battenberg.

Its 36 miles, no notable climbs and some guaranteed new tarmac stretches.
The weather looks splendid, with sun, some heat and a gentle NE breeze to keep us cool.

So if you fancy a mid week jaunt in the sun to see the famous Quainton white windmill, then please hit the "yes - I'm attending" button above.
Also remember to download the route, bring plenty of water and spare inner tube/tools etc.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/281594992

Rider Update:
Unfortunately it would seem the red lion no longer serve coffee and cake, focused more on breakfast and menu meals.
So we'll shorten the ride by 100 feet and go to the Forge instead.
I hope that's okay with everyone and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

This week we'll be heading to Culworth for a 39 miler, with refreshments at The Red Lion (19 miles), and a gentle NW breeze will help supplement the coffee and cake on the home leg.

Please tap/click on the "I'm Attending" button above and the hopefully the sun will join us as its "flaming" June.

As usual, please make sure you have cake money, your tool kit, a drink and the route downloaded.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/279184524

Thursday's weather looks better, if tomorrow is a washout.

Hi Paul,
Is it okay for Elaine and I to pick ride as you pass the Silverstone Circuit?

I've just spoken to the Red Lion and should the weather be inclement when we arrive, they are more than happy we can sit in the pub as the Barn is having some work done, so all the sausage rolls, cakes and coffees are being served from the pub.
So we're covered inside or in the garden tomorrow 😀

@AlexR, in the words of Dads Army's Captain Mainwaring "I wondered who'd spot that first" 😄 😀 😆 😉

Don't worry @ChrisP we'll tuck you into the middle of the pack, as long as you don't get the last slice of red velvet cake 😋

This weeks Midweek Ride destination is back for the first time this year - The Red Lion in Culworth.

At 37 miles, with coffee and cake at 17 miles.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/179553611

The weather looks still very reasonable at 15C to 17C with a light south easterly breeze.

As usual, please ensure you have payment for refreshments, a drink on you bike and all the relevant spares in case of punctures.

Please sign up above if you fancy a return to The Red Lion and hopefully see you all on Wednesday.