Two routes for Sunday, depending on numbers we may split into different groups depending on expected pace, however last week there were only five riders who all took on the longer option, so if numbers are low we will ride at a pace to support the slowest rider.

Rides start in Ivinghoe, at the bus shelter outside the church and finish conveniently close to the Rose And Crown public house. Please make sure you have a road worthy bike with spare tubes, pumps etc and a good knowledge of the planned route (or better still a bike computer which tells you the way).

10.30am Petite Witt https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48845322

10am Driving you to your Witts End https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48854480

Some riders may have seen a lot of activity in the fields this week as local farmers harvest their corn crops. This has led to a fair bit of mud on the roads, so care is needed in some areas! The corn grown locally is not usually of the sweet variety, it’s primarily used as animal feed. The corn kernels are harvested using a combine harvester which sorts the kernels from the rest of the plants, these kernels are often ground to a powder and stored dry, with other nutrients added to make a great animal feed for over winter. The corn stalks are also havested and can be used a flooring in barns, reducing moisture and providing insulation. The roots of the corn plant can be left in the soil to avoid erosion before the next crop is planted, usually a cover crop to add nutrients to the soil.