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BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
OK, go for Saturday?
South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride
- Thread starter BrumJim
- Start date
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Downward
Guru
- Location
- West Midlands
Yep Weather permitting.
Looks bleak at the moment !
Looks bleak at the moment !
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
It should be better, and hopefully less windy on Saturday. According to the Met Office and MetCheck, Saturday morning actually looks quite good!
PJ79LIZARD
Über Member
- Location
- WEST MIDLANDS
I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it because it's my brothers wedding sat, but I'll try and sqeeze it in if the weathers ok, if your meeting at the normal spot I'll be there at half eight, if not don't wait as there's been a change of plan!
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BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
OK, with Paul and SonofSid needing a short ride, I'll do a 20 mile odd option, and try to resist adding loops and hills to make it more interesting. Thinking about Egg Hill (Frankley Services) and up Romsley from the Windwood Heath Road end. And would be rude to avoid Belbroughton.
Bit of climbing, but short and sharp.
Bit of climbing, but short and sharp.
Downward
Guru
- Location
- West Midlands
Yeah 20 miles sounds ideal, Don't want to be out too late in the morning cause by the time you get back showered, changed and eaten you have lost all the morning.
Downward
Guru
- Location
- West Midlands
How about.
Upto Romsley
Left at Day house Bank (Manchester Inn)
Onto Newtown Lane
Oxwood Lane
Frankley Green Lane
Frakley Hill Lane
Bolyen Road
Gannow Green Lane
back onto Day House Bank then up the Hill to Romsley
Upto Romsley
Left at Day house Bank (Manchester Inn)
Onto Newtown Lane
Oxwood Lane
Frankley Green Lane
Frakley Hill Lane
Bolyen Road
Gannow Green Lane
back onto Day House Bank then up the Hill to Romsley
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BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Suggested route here:
http://www.bikely.co...July-17th438759
18.5 miles, 1,400 feet of climbing. Bring water and wear sunscreen.
Just after Downward's suggestion. Anyone want to arbitrate? Although I did the last one, IIRC, so probably Downward's turn now.
http://www.bikely.co...July-17th438759
18.5 miles, 1,400 feet of climbing. Bring water and wear sunscreen.
Just after Downward's suggestion. Anyone want to arbitrate? Although I did the last one, IIRC, so probably Downward's turn now.
Downward
Guru
- Location
- West Midlands
Looks good apart from the bit along the A491 which is a horrible road to cycle on. So maybe straight on and Up Quantry Lane instead ?
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
I like that idea - it removes the right hand turn onto the A491, though I suspect it won't be too bad early-ish on a Saturday morning.
The first part of it (to Egg Hill) I'm planning to in reverse on my way back tonight!
hobbygirl
Active Member
- Location
- worcester/warwickshire border
thankyou brumjim for the invitation , sorry i have other commitments this weekend though . oh and the word ' hills' puts the shivers down my spine they are definately my weak spot. maybe for my first social run i will have a reasonably flat route ! thanks again
PJ79LIZARD
Über Member
- Location
- WEST MIDLANDS
I got soaked got caught in a heavy shower! Oh well any of you get wet? Good ride today, just felt a bit chesty maybe it was cause I forgot to take my hayfever tablet. Hope to see everyone next time!
Downward
Guru
- Location
- West Midlands
Started drizzling at the top of Clent but wasn't too heavy.
Stat time
17.4 miles
1 Hour 27 minutes
Maximum climb 17.6%
Total climbing 1669 feet
904.4 KCal used
