We are now in between two grand tours, the Giro De Italia has finished, acting as the appetiser for the greatest sporting event in the world. (and I’m not talking about the Benson Finger). The Tour starts on 29th of June in Florence, for three stages in Italy before 18 days in France, finishing with a time trial to Nice, so everything is up for grabs until the final stage this year. In 1989 Greg le Monde overcame a 50 second deficit in a final stage time trial to win the Tour by 8 seconds. While it’s an amazing spectacle and always throws up some unbelievable drama, the “emotional come downs” on the rest days and after the final stage are hard to take! But don’t worry we will be here for you, offering routes and rendezvous to lift your mood, as you crest the summit of col de la Mentmore and start heading down hill with your mates behind you, you may just get that Tour feeling! With this in mind this weekend starts our training for not riding the Tour De France. Come along and enjoy the rides. Vive Le Tour

All rides start from Ivinghoe church this week. Thanks to our Sporting Director Dave B for the short and medium routes.

9am 60 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46882492 as it’s the first Sunday in the summer months we have an optional coffee stop at the “hub and spoke” Harlington after 40 miles. https://thehubandspokecafe.co.uk/

10am 32 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46895121

10.30am https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46895158

Diary Dates:

15th June “Cranfield North” Ride

7th July 2024 “The Benson Finger” coffee stop ride to catch the Benson Veteran Rally

12,13,14 July Ludlow research party

21st July Tour De France final stage celebration ride

4th August “That’s a big one” Coffee(s) ride