Apologies for the late notice – we have a road ride planned for this evening leaving the Pitstone Roundabout at 6:30pm. The route has been crafted by Dave Howe.

Tuesday Route

We have three rides on offer for this Sunday.

First up is an early start ride planned by Dave “Early Riser” Bembridge.

9am Start, 45 miles

Then our normal start times.

10am start, 21 mile shorter route

10am start, 31 mile longer route

Last call for and Club Kit orders. We just need a couple more to meet the minimum order value so please do let us know if you fancy any of the kit by sending us the details on the Club Kit Order Page.

Looks like it might be a damp one, so dig out the waterproofs and meet at the Rose and Crown at 10am to see if we can find somewhere dry for tea and cake.

TRAINING CONTINUES

The local hills took a beating this weekend with Whiteleaf, Wardrobe and Bison (amongst others) taking a beating from several of the Velos!

TEAM KIT

Details of the kit can be found here and for a limited period later this week we are likely to have a range of sample sizes of jerseys and jackets available if anyone wants to try them contact Andrew using the form on the KIT page. To date there are orders received from Dave (you know which one you are!), Liz and Jeremy, if anyone else thinks I have an order form them please let me know.  It would be good if ALL of the Alpine Adventure attendees was wearing a team jersey for the TdF day (even Bourne Leisure guys!)

TUESDAY RIDE

25 miles leaving Pitstone Roundabout at 1830,for anyone wanting a shorter ride there are several opportunities to take a shorter route home on well known roads!

Two rides for this Sunday, both supplied by Dave “Flat as a pancake” Bembridge. We meet from 9:45am at the Rose & Crown for a 10am departure.

18 mile route 

32 mile route

Meet at 10 am outside the Rose and Crown for tea, cake and adventures. No rider is too slow.

Good Friday

As Sunday is looking like it will be a little wet, we have scheduled a long road ride for tomorrow morning. We are grateful to Andy “Climb Every Mountain” Beezer for planning the route.

The start will be from Pitstone Roundabout at 9am and by the nature of it’s creator, it will be a tad lumpy in places (i.e. it includes the infamous Whiteleaf Hill).

9am Long Route from Pitstone Roundabout

There will still be the normal ride on Easter Sunday – this is just a little extra.

Tonight

A reminder that the Thursday night off-road rides are still happening if you fancy enjoying the trails. We meet at the Pitstone Roundabout at 7:30pm.

Our Tuesday evening road ride this week starts again from the Pitstone Village Roundabout at 6:30pm. While there is just the one route, we may split up in to two groups so that people are comfortable with the pace being ridden. Lights are recommended.

The Route

Three rides on offer for this Sunday as we celebrate our extended spell of dry weather. Dave “The Hill” Howe has plotted both of the longer rides. They share the same final 10 miles so there is a good chance we will meet up on the final sprint to the pub. Dave is leading out the early ride which is likely to be at a brisk pace.

9am start 50 mile trek to Cranfield Airport

10am start 32 mile journey to Toddington

Sarah “No Hills Please” Wilson has kindly agreed to lead out the shorter ride this week.

10am start 20 mile trip to Totternhoe

Please bring the route with you and take note that we have three rides and two start times ! As always, we start and finish at the Rose and Crown.

New Tea…
In our continuing mission, we have a new church to initiate into the ways of The Tea Ride. Largely, if the weather is good, expect an invasion, especially if (& they have confirmed in writing that this is the case), you supply good cake.  And occasionally cheese scones.

So tomorrow will see some new tea ride tarmac.  If you want a preview, you can find the route A here – otherwise wait for the magical mystery tour…..

As ever, 10am, the Rose and Crown.  The Tea Ride.  Where Cake Matters.

Something Stronger….
For those who would like something a little harder, faster, stronger & longer, Mr Howe is venturing off on a coffee ride.  Around 50 miles at 15+mph.  Please let him know if you would like to join him – comment on his post on the Velos Facebook page if you don’t have his number/email address or email in & I will pass the message on (elke@……)

Girl Talk…
Evans (the bike store not the 16+ clothing chain – just in case we’re not on the same girlie page) at Milton Keynes are having a ladies event on Tuesday evening. Includes a goodie bag and discounts on the evening, (20% off clothes and 10% off bikes). There are a number of talks including one on training.

Would anyone like to go? We could perhaps arrange a car share…?

Details can be found here:-Total Women’s Cycling   and here:- Evans One for the Girls