Ride - Sat 17 January 2009 - South Birmingham/Warwickshire

[robgul]

OK - we seem to have a level of interest from the "West Midlands ride" thread - I've said I'll organise/lead a ride .... and I'll put the word around a bit too with some of the clubs and groups I frequent.

Suggested plan for Saturday 17 January

• Meet at Earlswood Station (Stratford - Snow Hill - Stourbridge line) at 1000 for 1015 prompt departure (this time works for the trains - from either direction, they pass each other at about 0954) - parking is available. The time should also allow any frost or ice to clear. All of the ride will be on-road.
  
• Ride approx 20 - 22 miles at "touring pace" ... and nobody gets left behind, for an early-ish cafe or pub lunch.
  
• Ride approx 10 - 15 miles back to Earlswood, with optional tea and cakes at the Garden Centre next to the station.

I will maintain the list here of the people who have said they are interested - either post in this thread or PM me to add/subtract yourself. If the committed number drops below 5 on the day before the ride we'll abandon the idea.

Rob
User
Caz
Will 1985
Dave5N
Upsidedown
Young Un
Buggi
Rhythm Thief (+ poss Mrs Rhythm Thief)

... just need it not to rain!

Rob

 

[Dave5N]

Not too bothered by rain - snow or frost isn't so good.

Thanks and well done, Robgul. Without you it would just have been a thread so far.

 

[Young Un]

((I was going to oraganise a route I promise))

 

[Will1985]

Woop! I'll ride out from Selly Oak.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I might be interested ... I'll see if I can persuade Ms RT along too, but it'll most likely just be me.

 

[Dave5N]

Mr Paul? You have a bike don't you?

lifeson?

 

[robgul]

Just a bumpette - ready for your 2009 diaries

Rob

 

[Gary D]

I'm interested too - its in the diary

However, as Mr Paul said, it is down to kids parties or their other busy social commitments etc

Gary.

 

[robgul]

I'm interested too - its in the diary

However, as Mr Paul said, it is down to kids parties or their other busy social commitments etc

Gary.

No problem - the list of riders is growing from various sources - I'll publish a complete list a bit nearer the time, together with some route details etc

Rob

 

[Young Un]

Still up for this - where will we be eating and how much do you reckon it would cost?

Steve

 

[Young Un]

The amount I sweat I would be able to buy for everyone.

Steve

 

[robgul]

Still up for this - where will we be eating and how much do you reckon it would cost?

Steve

Dunno - route planning is not complete - possibly a cafe that has a pub about 50 yards away, thus catering for all tastes.

As to cost - depends on what you want - sandwich + drink probably £5 - 6 or so.

I'll post some route details nearer the time.

Rob

 

[Young Un]

Cheers Rob

Steve

 

[Will1985]

I'm still in, as long as the weather behaves!

Mudguards could be a necessity.

 

[Hilldodger]

Gonna try and make it.

Probably won't be on my Penny though - needs the wheel rebuilding