We both know that organising a meet up is never that simple. If someone else was arranging, I would try and turn up.
Seriously, the only thing I can think of, for a much-loved
repeat ride, is to phone up the cafe (if it's a large group and/or a small cafe) and ask them to reserve a couple of tables? Oh, and turning up for 'your' ride, obviously ... rather than 'doing a Jazloc'
... OR were you planning to treat us to some home baking
?
I'm unlikely to be able to do any August/September dates, so don't qualify for organising any rides in the near future
.
Go on, you want to ... setting the date is the only way you can guarantee it's on a day you can make
T