We will make the most of the good weather forecast and do a hilly one. Its just over 20miles each way to Grindon where the brilliant Pipistrelle Cafe (Bat Cave🦇) has agreed to accommodate us and where the bacon butties are the best I have ever had in my (long) life.
It’s officially hilly with 4.2k feet of climb in 42miles but if you don't fancy the short steep push out of the Manifold Valley just go straight to Grindon from Butterton, I can provide a route (with a bit of notice) but just follow the signs.
IMPORTANT if your joining en route or not going to be at the start by 10:20AM please let Fred know in advance or you will be eating your butties stood up and probably outside.
See you all in the park on Saturday morning.
We may have more than one group depending on turnout, slower and faster with a maximum group size of 12.
Please ride responsibly with consideration to other riders and road users whichever group you are in
Average speed 11 mph to 13mph
It’s a social ride intended for a cross section of members and guests
Mudguards with flaps please if the roads are wet, will save you and other riders getting in a right mess
Bring a spare tube etc
Have fun
Please be at the meeting point in South Park between 10:15 and 10:25 AM to enable groups to be sorted before the start at 10:30 AM
Meet up in South Park Car Park just before for a 10:30 AM start:
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