at Ten.  As usual.

might be wet. Might not be.

Come prepared for anything.

You know the drill….

This week’s Sunday rides.

9am start, 50 miles

10am start, 37 miles

10am start, 26 miles recovery ride with Mr Bembridge

10am start, 14 miles

As always, please bring a copy of your chosen route with you. We launch from Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe at the times stated above. Newcomers are most welcome to join us.

Last call for the Velos Xmas Do – money to Sally Beezer or Elke/John Hegarty by Sunday 11 Dec please.

“Yes, this is the view as far as I can remember… Yes, yes it is.
May I ask what you expected to see ? Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plain… “

This is the Tea Ride.  Anything is possible!

We see a lot of things, not necessarily the sea at Torquay but a lot of varied and interesting things.  And we meet a vast, eclectic mix of people on our two wheeled travels whilst sharing a wry grin and a giggle.

So, whilst you pedal along tomorrow, give Basil & Manuel a passing thought.  And take in the view… of whatever it may be…

Wrap up warm, it might be chilly!  Leaving the Rose & Crown at 10am.  Every Saturday.

This week’s rides.

9am start, 43 miles

10am start, 32 miles

10am start, 27 miles at a recovery pace led by Mr Bembridge

As always, please bring a copy of your chosen ride with you. If you have a new route that you would like share with us then please do send them in via the website or our Facebook Rear Hub page.

… those of you with a sense of fun about you will have joined in the greatest cycle event Ivinghoe ever sees – The Tinsel Ride (Saturday 17th December) – but more of that nearer the time.  There’s lots of other great stuff got to happen before then….

We’ve got the Velos Christmas Gathering at the Rose & Crown on Friday 16th December. £15 per person – other halves, partners, spouses welcome too.  Money & dietary requirements to Sally Beezer or Elke & John Hegarty please.

The Church Lane (Pitstone) Christmas Lights Switch On is Saturday 10th December – we are expecting great things from the Velos representatives!  And I believe it’s the 20th anniversary this year …..

The youngest members of the Velos will reach “double digits”, each rather than combined, so the Tea & Cake will be on them at some point in the next couple of weeks…..

And you thought I was going to say ….. “it will all be over…”

There’s 35 days left to the end of the year.  That means there’s 6 more chances left in 2016 to enjoy the Tea Ride at the Rose & Crown at 10am on a Saturday.  (Don’t worry…. I’ll still be here in 2017 )

QUICK!!!!  In true Black Friday spirit – grab it before it runs out!!!

There rides on offer this week.

9am start, 47 miles 

10am start, 34 miles

10am start, 24 gentle miles with Dave Bembridge

As always, please bring a copy of your chosen route with you.

So…. in his new live show, MrMcIntyre tells us all about the week in Austria he was “forced” to endure at his wife’s insistence…. lose a stone in a week…. eat lentils and juice…. and look miserable….

The best words he says…? Eat cake and be happy.  So once again, the Tea Ride gets it right.

Tea/coffee … and endorphin raising cake.  Inane banter and information free of charge.

Bring some pennies …. Leaving the Rose & Crown at 10am. Back for lunchtime.

Wrap up warm and bring the the bike you are most proud of.  Or the one that you have.  We don’t judge and we don’t care.  We just want to see you there with a bit of enthusiasm and we promise to look after you. (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

As we normally do on Remembrance Sunday, our rides will stop at a church, just before 11am, to pay our respects. This year there has been some discussion on the Rear Hub about our plans and it has been decided to stop at a the church in Ivinghoe rather than the one in St Leonards.

9am start

10am start

After stopping, the routes are the same so it would be great if we were able to ride as one group for the final 16 miles. Many thanks to Dave Howe for creating the routes for this week.

VELOS CHRISTMAS MEAL – FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER – 8PM

The votes are in and the location survey is now closed. Over 75% voted for a hot, fork buffet meal in the Rose & Crown and it is the location availability that has dictated the date.
However, we now need your input on choosing the menu for the night so… another little survey for you….
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M28VHWZ

I run around town
Around around and round
The pedal to the metal
The pedal to whatever

Shooting round the streaky bends
I hear a conversation in my head
Thinking of a place to be
I sing a little melody instead
I won’t argue with myself
Today my legs are getting some help

Gonna ride my bike until I get home
Gonna ride my bike until I get home

I can understand it
But I can’t really stand em
Girls love cars
Cars cause harm to the planet
Don’t you want to
You take a joyride on my tandem
Hubby on a huffy
Don’t I look so handsome

Bikes suffice
They so nice like priceless
Working on my calves
Triceps and biceps
Bypass the gas
Stopped at traffic lights
I get around town
Without a drivers license
Hello, (Hi) you walking?
(No) Farewell, (oh) I’m off then
And I’m whipping through the city
With a 40 and a 50
Party popping on my wheely

Gonna ride my bike until I get home
Gonna ride my bike until I get home

It’s called “The Bike Song”…. and you can hear it here – if you’re that interested!!

Just some random bike things to warm you up for the Saturday Tea Ride 🙂  We will be leaving the Rose & Crown at 10am, every week, regardless of the weather.  Bring a bike and clothing to suit.  As fast as the slowest rider……

VELOS CHRISTMAS MEAL – FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER – 8PM

The votes are in and the location survey is now closed. Over 75% voted for a hot, fork buffet meal in the Rose & Crown and it is the location availability that has dictated the date.
However, we now need your input on choosing the menu for the night so… another little survey for you….
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M28VHWZ

Apologies for the lateness of this post. Blame Mr Fawkes !

9am start, 49 miles

10am start, 31 miles

10am start, 20 miles

As usual, please gather at the Rose and Crown to depart at the time stated. Bring a copy of your chosen route with you either digitally or the traditional way, on paper.