The weather forecast is lovely so why not make best use of it and join us on one of our three rides this Sunday.

9am start, 53 miles to Chinnor with a few lumpy bits on the way back

10am start, 36 mile loop around Hemel Hempstead

10am start, 20 mile flat trip to Cublington

As usual, please bring a copy of your chosen route with you. We start and finish from the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe.

And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind

Then I look at you*
And the world’s alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it’s gonna be
A lovely ride
… lovely ride, lovely ride, lovely ride …

When the ride that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way**

**We always know the way.  To tea and cake.  No upwards incline (we never use the word hill!) is impossible for the Tea Ride – they’re carefully selected to be Tea Ride friendly.

As fast as the slowest rider, leaving the Rose & Crown at 10am, EVERY Saturday.

MUD ON A MONDAY
For those wanting a taster of something a little different …. 7pm from Pitstone roundabout (the one by the cricket green)…. the Tea Ride goes a little off-road… roads & tracks – bridle paths, canal paths and a bit of roadwork.  Absolutely for the beginner or faint hearted… mountain bikes, hybrids, cyclocross, BMX’s all welcome – not one for the road bike!

Further details will be posted on the Rear Hub on Facebook ….

Three routes to choose from this Sunday.

9am Start, Flat 56 miles to Shabbington and back

10am Start, Lumpy 31 mile loop via Berkhamsted

10am Start, Short flat 19 miles

As always, we start from the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe, departing at the times indicated. Please bring a copy of your chosen route with you.

but the Tea Ride will still be happening!

It is the annual Ride & Stride this weekend but, owing to the absence of our illustrious Churches Ride Leader (& the forecast), we haven’t put a route together an official Tea Ride route this year.  If however, you would like to take part, here is the list of Participating Churches.  Further info and sponsorship forms can be found on the Bike & Hike website.

For those wanting something a little more “ordinary” – if ever the Tea Ride can be called ordinary… over to your imaginations on that one….. there will be a conventional Tea Ride departing the Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe at 10am.

As fast as the slowest rider.  Conventional.  Never “normal”.

There is quite a lot going on this weekend so lots of cycling options.

First up there is a the popular ABF ride that many of our members are signed up to. There are a number of distances to choose from and registration available on the day. If you fancy it head on over to the Rear Hub Facebook Group for details of how people are getting there.

Alternatively there is a invite open to all of our members to join Dave Howe and a few of his workmates for a 100k route starting at 10am from Waitrose in Amersham. If you are interested, please head on over to The Rear Hub to see Dave’s post for more details.

And lastly there are two routes available from the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe at our usual 10am start.

10am start, 35 miles to Markyate

10am start, 20 flat miles to Totternhoe

As always, please being a copy of the route with you.

tomorrow is Saturday and there is a Tea Ride…

10am at the Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe ….

As fast as the slowest rider…. several groups to suit all abilities & bikes….

Give it a go – you’ve got nothing better to do than join us for some good humour and a tour of the local countryside 🙂

Better late than never – here are the rides for tomorrow courtesy of Dave “the route” Bembridge. Meet at 10am at the Rose & Crown as usual….

AUGUST KIT ORDER Closing Soon, orders in by Monday. Do you need some winter kit? Order quick.

KIT ORDER
closes 31st August

This order will probably arrive around the beginning of October, so if you want winter kit it may be a good time to have a look at what is available.

HOW TO ORDER
If you have ordered stuff before, please use your email address and the password you created last time.
If it is your first order:
Navigate your browser to https://eucustom.champ-sys.com/Login/en-GB/Default.aspx
In the right hand panel, titled “CS DIRECT MEMBER LOGIN” enter in the following details :
user name / email : ivinghoe
password : clubkit2015
This is the only time you will need to use those login details. The system will ask you to register using your own email address and password. These personal details are what you can use the next time you come back to the site.
Once registered, you should be presented with a “My Account” page that lists our “Ivinghoe Velos Store” and an “Order Now” link. You can then choose and pay for the kit items you would like to order. Once manufactured, all of the clothing will be sent as one delivery to me (Sally) and I will arrange distribution. This should be about 6 weeks after the order closes.
To compare different items of clothing, follow this link:
http://champ-sys.co.uk/cycling/
Go to the top left hand drop down menu ‘Cycling collection’.

WHAT TO ORDER?

The basic shirt is the CS TECH Short Sleeve Jersey priced £37, but be aware that VAT and postage are not included. You will be able to see the full price of your order before you pay. There are many different options and items of clothing available, so what you order is up to you.

READ CAREFULLY: There are a wide range of items available. Please read the descriptions of each item type carefully to ensure that you order the correct bit of kit. The kit is made to order and CANNOT be returned due to errors in ordering.

As always, meet at 10 am outside the Rose and Crown for more tea, cake and adventures.

Long ride 33 miles 2112 ft Climb

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4150048.html

The ride skirts Berkhamsted Castle and goes by up White Hill and not New Road.
If anybody is feeling adventurous they can add the Beacon again after Ivinghoe Aston.

Short 22 miles 1379 ft Climb

http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4150050.html