Meet as usual in Brookley Rd car park , Brockenhurst at 8.50 for a 9.00 A.M start.
As it's a bank holiday weekend we will use the two loops on quieter rds in the south and south east. Starting with the Lepe loop and then the St Leonards loop.
Route downloadable here https://www.strava.com/routes/2832910306026154664
Then back to The Sett cafe for Tiffins
It's been a long wait for some decent weather so let's make the most of it.
Hope to see another great turnout.
Phil H
I’ve been advised that Mabel’s is shut so lastminute change of route. We’ll stop for coffee in Beaulieu instead. Choice there for either sit down or take away if it’s busy.
This week’s club ride will be a two-loop route with the second loop taking us around Lepe and East Boldre as we usually do on Bank Holiday weekends to try and avoid the heaviest traffic.
Usual meet at 0850 for an 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. Please remember that Social Distancing rules still apply at the start point and at all stops. Those wishing to join the “Piano” ride please assemble at the back as this ride will set off last.
Route at: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1563263?units=km
Total distance 121Km
Please note that next week’s ride is the D-Day ride and offers options for some longer rides. Please refer to last week’s Facebook posts or https://www.newforestcc.co.uk/dday/ for details if you haven’t seen them.
Barry
Meet as usual in Brookley Rd Car Park, Brockenhurst at 8.50 for 9.00a.m start.
We no longer have to gather in groups of six or fewer but may split the group if we have high numbers.
This week's route can be downloaded here https://www.strava.com/routes/16701553
Plan to have cafe stop at club favourite The Sett if they have space for us on arrival back into Brock.
Weather forecast is quite mixed so keep an eye out for it worsening significantly as 5 of us will testify that it did last week.
Hopefully will be fine and we will see the now traditional high turnout.
Phil H
This week’s club ride will be an out and back ride to Longstock. 110Km route which can be downloaded from https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1554629?units=km
Mid-ride coffee stop will be at the Waitrose Longstock Park Farm Shop. Should be plenty of space there with the café, tables outside and the Cherry Tree Café (the hut) in the orchard.
As per last week we run multiple groups including the new Piano group at a slightly slower pace. This will also ensure that we arrive at the café in small groups which is more manageable.
Usual meet at 0850 for an 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. The Rule of Six when we’re not riding is no longer a mandatory requirement, but we must still observe the prevailing Social Distancing rules when outside. For those wishing to join the Piano group please assemble at the back as this group will set off last.
Hope to see another strong turnout, 22 last week on a day with bad weather was very impressive.
Barry
Due to the inclement weather forecast (high winds and rain) it is not safe to run Chain Gang this week. Next Chain Gang 27th May 1845
Barry
Meet as usual in Brookley Rd Car Park, Brockenhurst at 8.50 for 9.00A.M start.
This weeks course is slightly longer than normal at 60K. Course downloadable here. https://www.strava.com/routes/2827836239421907502
Back to New Forest Park hotel for coffee and vittles at the end.
I would like to bring the attention of Sunday riders to the new regular option on Saturdays. From this week the club will be running a longer ride but at a more manageable pace led by John Jackson. (Please see Saturday rides for details)
Forecast is a bit mixed but o.k so I hope to see another great turnout.
Phil H
This week’s club ride will be a 104Km route around the forest. Coffee stop planned at 61KM at the community shop in Minstead.
Usual meet at 0850 for an 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. Plan is to have two rides running at slightly different paces. The usual group will leave at 0900 and run at around 27-28KmH average. The new “Piano” group (check musical and Italian definitions if you need to) will leave at 0905 and run at Sunday pace, probably around 25-26KmH. This group will use the same course as the faster ride. If you want to join the new group, please assemble near John Jackson who will lead the group. Please remember that the “Rule of 6” still applies in the car park and anytime we’re not riding.
Planned route is at https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1545946?units=km
Weather forecast if for some light showers but nothing too bad this week. If the weather does turn nasty there are a couple of options to shorten the route.
Hope to see another good turnout
Barry
Meet as usual at Brookley Rd Car Park in Brockenhurst 8.50 for 9.00a.m start.
This weeks route can be downloaded here: https://www.strava.com/routes/14884866
Cafe stop back in Brock at the Forest Park Hotel.
Saturday's ride may be badly effected by the poor weather that is forecast in which case I will probably add a second loop for those that want to get a longer ride in.
Forecast is quite warm if a little windy so hope to get another excellent turn out.
Phil H
Due to the inclement weather forecast (heavy rain and 40MPH+ winds) there will be no club ride this week. Hopefully, most people can join the Sunday ride and add some mileage on at the end if they wish.
Barry
