Thanks folks, I'm over by Stratford on Avon, - good to see such a spread of locations on the forum. I'm not particularly knowledgeable about cycling things, other than i enjoy it at my own pace. I like to think it helps with a level of fitness - I haven't been a 'club' rider and don't have any plans to in the near future but i do like to get out when time allows and avoid as many hills as I can.