South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

[BrumJim]

There is a Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45925848647

 

[Jimbo Xiii]

There is a Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook...gid=45925848647

muchas gracias

 

[BrumJim]

Right. Got a free evening this week - Thursday 28th July.

Currently forecast is for light drizzle, but hoping that this will change.

Anyone up for a ride if the weather is good?

Weather looking better, and I'm definitely up for this.

20-25 miles, might try to sneak in a hill or two. Starting about 6:15 (have some washers to drop off) at Bournville Yachting Pond.

Will provide Google Map links if anyone doesn't know where this is.

 

[pepecat]

Am likely to be there, but if I'm not, don't wait. I'm a girlie on a white bike (just so you don't start propositioning any old cyclist passing!).

 

[Wobblers]

Morning Birmingham based chaps. Does anyone know of a city center / Moseley based club for newbs riding a knackered 20 year old bike? (me)

You could try the Beacon RCC - they meet in Northfield every Sunday morning and do a beginners ride on the first Sunday of each month.

 

[BrumJim]

OK, meeting here:

Time: 6:15, this evening. I have some deliveries to do, and don't want to sand-bag myself with 300 washers.

I'll be the one propositioning random old cyclists. Might wear my CC top, or a green one.

 

[pepecat]

Yes, thanks gents. Was a good ride!

 

[BrumJim]

Thanks for the company. We'll get you up Rose Hill soon, User!!

Disappointments - roadworks and lights half way down RH, how cold it got by 9:00

Good bits - some great weather, lovely views, and good company that made the hills disappear.

 

[barongreenback]

Hello chaps - a Redditch based new road cyclist here. How fast and how far do you tend to go? I quite fancy riding as part of a group but I'm big (i.e. a shade under 17 stone) and not too hot up hills. Can average between 14 and 15mph according to Cyclemeter on my iPhone over a 20 mile route.

Cheers!

 

[pepecat]

I went out with the chaps for the first time last week, and I was the slowest but they were very good and waited for me up the hills cos I'm also rubbish at them! We did about 24 miles (depending on whose computer you ask) and had some food at a pub on the way home.
If you can do 14/15 mph you should be fine, cos that's faster than me!

 

[mumbo jumbo]

I'm only posting here cos several of you will know him but PJ79LIZARD has had a nasty accident. Check this thread elsewhere in the forum https://www.cyclechat.net/

Whilst I'm on, any plans for another ride?

 

[BrumJim]

mj - not planning anything at the moment, as training for the Birmingham Half Marathon. Saturday morning is Parkrun at the moment.

But might be tempted away for a break if there is a good offer.

 

[Downward]

Hi all I wouldn't mind a nice easy ride one Saturday I just can't seem to get motivated at the moment.

 

[Downward]

We have missed a couple of decent weekends - Mind you V warm even at 9am this morning

 

[BrumJim]

You'll have to organise it without me this month - training for 1/2 marathon and Rugby World Cup is putting our Saturday morning rides in third place. Might be tempted in November if it doesn't get too rough.