Club Ride - Saturday 28th Sept

Change from the norm this week. To mark the end of summer riding the plan is to take the Saturday ride out west and do a loop around Purbeck. I am indebted to Neil for the route and his experience of riding with BJW for the local knowledge.

Start time will be 0900 from BURLEY CRICKET CLUB.

For those wanting a shorter ride there will be a second meeting point in Hurn and the junction of Matchams Lane and Avon Causeway. This is 8 miles into the ride so ETA is 0930. Please let me know if you intend joining at Hurn

The whole ride is 75 miles so about 50 for those joining at Hurn. Due to the extra length and the Purbeck Hills the ride will be a little slower than those of late so we'll be aiming for 16MPH, so given a couple of stops for bars I would expect to be back at Burley at around 1400.

Garmin route at http://connect.garmin.com/course/4819787

I'm aiming to get an autumn programme created over the next few days and thanks to those who have assisted me with that. I have a number of coaching commitments over the autumn so it will appreciated if some of the membership can help with leading the rides and keeping the pace at the right level.

I will send out a further confirmation of the route on Friday as at present the weather forecast is for heavy rain all day. Avon Causeway is not the best cycle road on a good day so if visibility / conditions are poor we'll revert to a shorter route. If it's only light rain / showers, dress well, put on lights and Rules 5 and 9 apply!

Regards

Barry