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Given the meet up and desire to avoid the worst of the roads heading south it’s a similar journey out through Northamptonshire before looping back to Westbury for (free) cake. It’s a shorter dash after the stop but if there is appetite for it I’m happy to extend the route and post the amendment later in the week. Alternatively the weather is looking bright and warm from the off so if anyone is keen to head out earlier than normal we could do a longer first stint? Share your thoughts!
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Weather is a little up in the air so I will keep an eye on the forecast and if it takes a turn for the worse I may amend the route and/or timings.
Initial plan is to head out past Silverstone and into northants, swinging west towards Napton on the hill, then back in via culworth and welsh lane. Around 90km with a few lumps and bumps along the way. Sign up if your interested and do mention if there is anystrong feelings either way on start times (consultation is not indicative of democracy) -
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Looking to take advantage of the wind on the way back I’ve opted for a route out west. Keeping it a bit shorter but, there are some nice stretches of road before the coffee stop to open our legs on.
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With a few riders away again it is looking like a smaller group for the ride this week. I will lead and set a route in due course but thought I'd get an initial note out to see what interest is like. If you are thinking of heading out can you respond and include preference for longer/shorter route.
Watch this space.....
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Sunday's ride is an unashamed attempt to complete a ride without Rob's hands wandering the lower regions of my back on any incline beyond 75km. The route takes us out to Woodstock where we have a choice of coffee or beer depending on how busy the cafe is. Weather looks like a drizzle will be experienced at least on some of the ride. It's around 50miles split pretty much in half. See you Sunday.
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Happy with whatever the consensus is, I’ve not ridden for ages so will be happy to get out whatever it be. The way I just saw you @LucyChoules take the mini roundabout by the gail in town, I’ll be doing well to hold your wheel
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At risk of being kicked from the group I’m going to break from the preferred mode of transport and start the year off with a run. I will check in with you at swan pool and then make my own way to Claydon on foot. Should be there in time to meet you for a coffee. What time do you expect to get there? 10:30/45?
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I’m currently using bike maintenance as an excuse to avoid Xmas decorations. I’ve just set up the tubeless on my old bike and hopefully the pressures will hold if they don’t I’m at the mercy of what I have tubewise in various drawers so if I don’t appear I’m either out of action pending a delivery of inner tubes or I’ve been roped into decorating and driven to drink! Is it 9am start?
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@LucyChoules should we plan for off road this week or are we sticking to conventional roads? Also @AdamPool🚴 you’ve clicked on the I’m attending button by mistake.
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For all those looking to enjoy what is certain to be a morning full of sun and not a cloud in the sky, the midweek ride will see a tail wind push us north over a few lumps and bumps before stopping at 'The Hole in the Hedge' around the 30km mark (also known as 18miles). From here it's net down hill all the way home, the route will take us west of brackley and then head back in via evenly, mixbury, and so on. Full route just shy of 60km (36miles).
Hopefully we will have good numbers so, if you can have the route and are happy to lead a second group that would be helpful. GPX and link to route below, please note all weather forecasts are based strictly on hopes and dreams so do your own reconnaissance and prepare appropriately. -
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In what will be my come back ride, with either well rested legs or more likely out of practice legs, I aim to take us out to the herb centre to soak up the sun in what looks to be Promising weather. It’s around the 55mile mark with a few up and downs all the way round. Please find the route below, I don’t have comp to hand so gpx will follow soon. Tap the I’m attending button if your along for the ride.
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In the interest of making sure Adam doesn’t become known as 1/4 ride (and most others seem to prefer it) we will keep route as planned leaving normal time. See you all sunday