Club Ride Saturday 27th August 2022

Meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst as usual. As it’s a Bank Holiday weekend we’ll take the ride out of the forest and head north for hopefully quieter roads. Route is a 115Km loop with a coffee stop at the Community Shop in Broad Chalke.

Route can be found at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2015631?units=km 

Following last week’s unfortunate incident can we please use this situation to re-enforce the group riding behaviour that we have built an enviable reputation for. The video footage from last weeks has been reviewed and I’m pleased to report that no riders were to blame for the incident and everybody had made a perfect effort to single up and get close to the left of the road.

But there are things we can tighten up on. The speed of the groups has increased this year but that brings even greater demands on rider discipline. This is everybody’s responsibility. Please keep the groups in tight formation and either in a single or double line (not a mixture of the two) as is most appropriate and SAFEST for the peloton. Pay close attention to keeping lines straight as crooked lines look to cars like we’re 3 or 4 abreast and create road rage as we saw on North Road last week. We have to climb at our own speed on the longer climbs which is fine, but regroup as soon as possible at the top and don’t go more than two abreast when climbing (I’ve seen this many times from my position at the back when it comes to hills!). Riders speeding off the front of the group cause the group to fragment, riders then have to make hard efforts to get on and we can quickly look like a rabble on the road. Again, we saw this on the ride last week with a charity ride being all over the road and the net effect was drivers coming towards us making inappropriate overtaking manoeuvres out of frustration. Not excusing their driving but we can help prevent drivers making bad or inappropriate judgements,

Look forward to seeing another strong turnout for what looks like a lovely day for riding

Barry

Sunday Club Ride, 21st August 2022

Meet as usual in Brookley Rd car park in Brockenhurst at 8.50 for a 9.00A.M start

Route downloadable here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2995282843455013446

This weeks route takes us North to Noomansland then up the dreaded Pipers Wait before taking the return leg back to Brock.

Fun and coffee ripaste at The Terrace cafe in Brock.

Weather forecast currently acceptable so hope to see another stellar turnout.

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 20th August 2022

Meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst as usual. As usual we’ll split into smaller groups at the start. Your cooperation in arriving in good time so we can determine group composition is appreciated.

A 117Km two loop route around the forest. Second loop is a bit lumpy so don’t burn all your matches on the first half of the ride. Route at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2007468?units=km

Mid ride coffee stop at The Potting Shed in Hyde.

Barry

Sunday Club Ride 14th August 2022

Meet as usual in Brookley Rd car park at 8.50A.M for a 9.00A.M start.

Route downloadable here https://www.strava.com/routes/2919184782081270850

Can I remind folk that the Sunday club ride is intended to be a gentle affair, easy paced and beginner friendly. 

Forecast is VERY hot so bring water and dont forget to suncream-up.

Finish at the ever popular Setley Ridge for coffee, cake and chat.

Hope to see another great turnout.

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 13th August 2022

Meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst as usual. Expecting another hot ride and the forest to be very busy so planning to head north out of the forest for part of the ride.

Coffee stop planned for The Coffee Pot in Hyde at around 75Km so we’re going to be there 1130-1145 so please ensure you’ve got supplies to get that far round. There is a tap at The Coffee Pot to refill bottles. We will pass a few shops for any urgent top ups along the way and if anyone has any knowledge of more water fountains like the ones in Brock, Burley and Bransgore please share that info. Route is 117Km with just over 1000M of climbing

Route at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1999866?units=km 

As usual we’ll split into two or three smaller pelotons for our safety and to minimise our impact on other road users. Your continued co-operation in getting to the start in good time so we can plan the groups is appreciated. 

Barry

Sunday Club Ride 7th August 2022

Meet as usual in Brookley Rd car park in Brockenhurst at 8.50 for a 9.00A.M start.

Route downloadable here: https://www.strava.com/routes/2827836239421907502

Finish at The Terrace in Brock for vittles of your choice.

Forecast is very warm so bring lots of water and dont forget to give the suncream a day out.

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 6th August 2022

Meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst as usual. A slightly easier route than the last few weeks to give everybody a little recovery. This week it’s a 117Km loop to the east of the area. Coffee stop is planned for A Spot in the Woods in Woodlands where we haven’t been in a while. As usual, depending on numbers we’ll split into a number of smaller pelotons for our safety, reducing inconvenience to other road users and hopefully not all arriving at the coffee stop at the same time.

We pass through Beaulieu a couple of times, and I’ve been reliably informed there is a water fountain in the car park behind the garage so ride leaders please give everyone the opportunity to refill bottles as it looks like another hot ride.

There is an all weekend event at Beaulieu so extra vigilance required around there with the traffic.

Route at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1991818?units=km 

Barry

Thursday Night Chain Gang

Quick note to remind everyone that starting this week and for the rest of August the Chain Gang starts at 1845. Start point outside St Saviours Church, Wilverley Road, Brockenhurst

Then in September it will move to 1830

Barry