The sun has most definitely got its hat on so there are no excuses not to be on your bike this Sunday. We have three rides to choose from.

9am start, 66 miles

10am start, 40 miles

10am, start, 20 miles

Given the good weather, we may  have more riders out this week so it is important that each group discusses the potential to split in to pelotons of similarly paced riders. This will help us keep to our motto – “No rider gets left behind”. Please do bring a copy of your chosen route with you either on paper or digital device.

The Rose and Crown is undergoing some refurbishment in preparation for the new owner to take over so it will be closed this Sunday. We continue to begin our rides from the R&C but for those who need some post-ride refreshment, we are suggesting finishing at The Swan public house in Cheddington.

Three routes to tempt you out this Sunday, the weather is set to be calm and dry so a great chance to get out and ride in a group

Starting at 9am we have a 100km excursion North to Stoke Bruerne on mostly quiet roads, without any huge climbs to worry about, as easy April Grand Fondo opportunity!

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4509517.html

At 10am we head out to Princes Risborough with one challenging climb in the middle and then back though Chesham and the Vale.

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4509410.html

For those looking to build up some base miles also leaving at 10am is a 20 mile flat ride out to Totternhoe :

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_2528204.html

Please arrive at the Rose And Crown before the ride start time with a ride appropriate working bicycle, and a copy of your preferred route. We will endeavour to ride as groups, supporting riders to complete the rides together, look out for those behind you as well as keeping up with those in front!

It is with great sadness that we have to report the news that Doug Clark passed away earlier today aged 85. Doug was a keen cyclist and a wonderful friend of the Ivinghoe Velos. Up until recently he would join us on our post ride refreshments at the pub sharing his tales of tough rides and races. The picture above of Doug aged 18 really does capture the how great this man was. Please join us in sending our love and sympathy to his family and especially his devoted wife Daphne.

Goodbye Doug, we will all miss you.

Here are the rides for tomorrow…

9am start, 47 undulating miles

Flat 20 miles

Meet at the Rose and Crown at 10 for a gentle bike ride, pace set by the slowest rider. Back to the pub by 12:30ish. All welcome.

It was another washout last week so the 10am rides are the same but the 9am is a brand new route from Mr Howe.

9am start, 50 miles

10am start, 30 miles

10am start, 20 miles

As always, please bring a copy of your chosen route with you. We depart from the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe at the times stated above.

Meet at the Rose and Crown at 10am for cycling, tea and cake. Please bring a bicycle and some cake money.

Three rides again on offer this week, one of them recycled from last week as it didn’t get ridden.

9am start, 50 miles

10am start, 30 miles

10am start, 20 miles

As always, please gather at the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe wth enough time to depart at the time stated.

You know the drill.  Leaving the R&C at 10am for Tea and Cake.

As fast as the slowest rider (avg 8-10mph). Forming a second group for faster riders if necessary.

Three rides on offer this week.

9am start, 50 miles

10am start, 34 miles

10am start,  18 miles

Many thanks to Dave Bembridge for sending in two of the rides this week. We leave the Rose and Crown at the times stated above so please aim to arrive with time to spare.