Setting off from the Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 on Thursday the Grumpy Old Men and Women are heading to Harpenden!!

The Route

Sorry for he ‘short’ notice but the Tour Series continues tomorrow (Tuesday) leaving Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 for a 36 mile foray to Chesham!!

The Route

After the successes of the last 2 weeks the GOM (&W) meet at Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 on Thursday 30th January for a 49 mile jaunt to Buckingham and back!! Stopping somewhere for a coffee!

The Route

For those interested this ride is rolling speed averaging c. 13.5-14mph and is a social group ride ETA back is by 1400 (possibly to the Rose and Crown!)

ALL WELCOME!

Yes after a highly succesful ride last week the Grumpy Old Men (&Women!) series continues with a ride this week taking you to Woburn for coffee!  Meeting at 1000 on Wednesday 22nd at Pitstone Roundabout for a 46 miles spin!

The Route

ALL WELCOME

Dave Bembridge will be heading out with others for a 40 mile ride tomorrow (Tuesday 14th) at 1000 from Pitstone Roundabout.  ALL welcome as he promises there is a coffee and cake stop halfway round 🙂

The Route

So another year is underway and many of us face a low calorie and alcohol free January, but that means we also need to find ourselves a new cycling challenge or two! Will it be a wine tasting cycling marathon in Italy, a relay of Alps climbs or your first century ride?whatever it may be we can just say “Courage!”.

However in our search for new ideas we came across this one…

Ingredients:

• 1 x DHB blue bib shorts (XL!)
• 2 x Sparkly red nipple tassels
• 3 x sharp machetes (for juggling)
• 1 x pair of oversized clown shoes
• 1 oversized unicycle
• one large amount of bravery/stupidity!

Yes it takes all kinds!!!!!

So on to the Sunday rides, thanks to Andy Beezer for a very interesting and in places challenging ride circumnavigating Aylesbury last week and yet again thanks to Dave Bembridge for sending in the following routes for tomorrow.

‘Mount the Bison’ a 29 mile route taking in Bison Hill for those not wishing to tackle Bison Hill here is a detoured route of 20 miles  cutting out Bison Hill and some other climbing

As always please feel free to send in your ideas for routes or at least give us an idea of where you would like to ride to next week!

Hail, Rain, Floods so what’s next?  Well if the BBC online weather forecast is anything to go by glorious SUNSHINE tomorrow morning………………..for 1 hour 😉 but, again at this stage, no rain until 1300!

Tomorrow, as usual, we meet at the Rose and Crown from 0945 for a 1000 start

35 miles route around Aylesbury (courtesy of Andy Beezer), Peter Thompson has kindly offered to lead anyone who wants to do this route at an average speed of 13mph, cheers Pete

or for those wanting a little bit less

19 miles route (with thanks again to Dave Bembridge), although at this stage we are not clear that there is a leader for this route….any offers?

After a tremendous break it’s time for those of us that haven’t been out on our bikes to get out again!!

Tomorrow The Cog Cafe in Tring is hosting a mini sportive with a 25 and 50 mile route available starting from there at 0930.  We are proposing to support this local cafe and join their ride of your choice meeting at the Rose and Crown at 0830.

If this is too early for you or indeed you would rather save your ‘hard earned’ here is a 27 mile ride to enjoy meeting outside the Rose and Crown from 0945 tomorrow morning for a 1000 start

So another year is nearly over and what will he be bringing you all?  New bikes a plenty I hear you say!

SUNDAY 22nd December

Rule #9 applies tomorrow when there are 2 rides proposed both leaving at 1000 from the Rose and Crown

29 Miles or a slightly shorter 22 miles for those that don’t want to go quite so far!  Something for everyone!! (Hats and Tinsel optional!).  Dave B thank you for the rides, look out for next weeks teaser from the Beezer!

BOXING DAY WALK

Too much Turkey and pudding?  Need some fresh air? Family at war?  Whatever the reason why not join us on Boxing Day for a leisurely walk to Ashridge for coffee and Sloe Gin (bring your best vintage for sampling!).  We aim to leave the Rose and Crown at 1000 and return there for around 1300.  All welcome, dogs too!

TURBO EVENING

As the nights and weather draw in our thoughts move towards our Turbo Trainers.  We are looking at planning an evening or 2 of Turbo Thrills in the Ivinghoe/Pitstone/Slapton  area.  All you need is a bike and a Turbo Trainer!  To gauge interest please could you add a comment to this post indicating your preference of day of the week.  This is not only a great chance to maintain your fitness but also to help Hegs back to fitness!

Thank you to Jayne for organising the Christmas Dinner which was enjoyed by many!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Mountain Mania and The Roadroom Tring, Club Night Wednesday 18^th December – 20% off everything!

We are pleased to announce that on Wednesday 18^th December they will be holding a Club night at both The RoadRoom and Mountain Mania Cycles in Tring.  They will be offering 20% off everything in both shops for one evening only, that’s Bikes, Clothing, Food, Parts, Everything!

They will be open 19:00 – 21:00 for Club members, simply tell them you are proud to ride with Vinghoe Velos to help them apply the discount at the till.

The small print:

20% discount does not apply to anything already discounted, sorry!

First time visiting? Both shops are located on Miswell Lane in Tring. 4-6 & 10 Miswell Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4BX. Maps and contact details available on our website at www.mountainmaniacycles.co.uk

See you there