Sunday Club Ride 26th March 2023

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

This weeks leg stretcher takes us out to the barren wastelands of the North, Nomansland to be precise. Then, if Tomacz Schafernaker ain't lying, we should enjoy a nice tailwind home.

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

Could be damp and a bit miserable but o.k. Probably finish at The Terrace for coffee and whatever they bring you that you didn't order. ..Unless mutiny is threatened in which case it will be Setley Ridge again.

Hope to see another stellar turnout.

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 1st April 2023

 

Usual meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst where we will split the group into smaller pelotons as appropriate. As it has been for most of the month the weather forecast is not great again so the plan is to keep it local so we can make last minute changes to plan or dive for cover if the weather deteriorates. 

Plan is for a 2 lap ride. Lap 1 74Km and back to Setley Ridge for coffee and sharing excuses why lap 2 is a bad idea. For the hardy and those that decide they won’t get any wetter a second 40Km around Bucklers Hard / East Boldre which will round it up to 115KM.

Route can be downloaded from https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2200447?units=km

Thankfully Sunday looks a lot better so might see more on that ride and then adding some mileage after the Sunday coffee stop.

Hope to see another good turnout of club rain jackets!

Barry

Club Ride Saturday 25th March 2023

 

Usual meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst where we will split the group into smaller pelotons as appropriate. Or if numbers the last two weeks are anything to go by only if required.

Weather forecast is still not great so please keep checking the usual channels for any last-minute changes as there are high winds forecast that may require a late change of plan. 

As the majority of club riders seem to be suffering from Saturday hydrophobia, I’ve kept the route local with options to cut short if the weather does deteriorate. 

Route at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2192721?units=km

Total distance 98Km, coffee stop planned for The Potting Shed at around 64Km so please ensure you’re fuelled for 2.5 hours to get there.

Hope to see a few more faces than The Magnificent Seven that braved last week.

Barry

Sunday Club Ride 19th March 2023

Meet as usual in Brookley rd carpark in Brockenhurst at 8.50 for a 9.00 A.M start.

This weeks ride is downloadable here: https://www.strava.com/routes/22669583

Finish at Setley Ridge cafe.

Looks like we might be lucky with the weather again so hope to see another great turnout

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 18th March 2023

 

Usual meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst where we will split the group into smaller pelotons as appropriate. As it was last week weather forecast is not great, but thankfully a little lower on the Phil Harris misery index, so going to repeat last week’s route and plan. 

Route at https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2176987?units=km

It will be about 2.5 hours to the coffee stop at Setley Ridge and then a look at the weather forecast to decide on a second 2 hour loop or a tactical retreat like last week. Forecast for the afternoon is a little better than last week so fingers crossed we can get the full 115Km in. 

For those staying out longer and needing further refreshments there is an open garden with coffee and cake at 7 Chestnut Road (off Sway Road) in Brock from 1300-1700. Event is a fundraiser in aid of New Forest for Ukraine.

Hope to see a few more than the 10 brave souls who turned up last week.

Barry

Club Ride Saturday 11th March 2023

 

Usual meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst where we will split the group into smaller pelotons as appropriate. Weather forecast is not great (scoring moderate on the Phil Harris misery scale), so I’ve made the ride effectively 2 x 2 hour loops to give everyone the option to cut short if that’s the preferred option. 

Loop 1 out to the east around East Boldre and Lepe. Back to Setley Ridge for coffee and then for those that wish a second loop to the west around Burley / Moyles Court and back to Brock for a total of 115Km.

Route at https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2176987?units=km

Hopefully the weather will be better than the forecast, don’t take those mudguards off just yet!

Barry

Sunday Club Ride 12th March 2023

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

While I have your attention:

1. Lots of memberships are currently unpaid, get it done folks.

2. Not many claims or nominations yet for the Alt' club awards, check out the list (on this page ) and see if you or a clubmate qualifies.

This weeks route can be downloaded here: https://www.strava.com/routes/14884866

Finish at Setley Ridge cafe and hope for room indoors for coffee and cake.

Forecast for the week ahead is pretty grim but we might get lucky on Sunday morning as the forecast suggests a short warmer and drier spell.

P

Sunday Club Ride 5th March 2023

Meet as usual in Brookley Rd car park at 8.50 for a 9.00 A.M start'This weeks route downloadable here.

https://www.strava.com/routes/2919184782081270850

Finish at Setley Ridge cafe for a cake-based reward.

Forecast is cold but fair. I hope to see a good turnout so that I can bore everyone with tales from my latest travels.

Phil H

Club Ride Saturday 4th March 2023

 Usual meet at 0850 for a 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst where we will split the group into smaller pelotons as appropriate.

Keeping the weekly stretch going and adding around 5Km a week to the core ride. This week will be a ride largely around the south of the forest and a coffee stop at The Potting Shed at around 60Km. Planned distance 105Km. This should give those that wish time to get back home for Strade Bianchi and looks like a fair afternoon for those who want some extra mileage to tag on another loop.

 

Route at:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2171931?units=km

 

Barry