Once again Mr Dave “Pancake Flat” Bembridge has supplied us with another couple of routes for this week’s adventure on two wheels. The weather forecast is suggesting that the gale force winds of Saturday are slowing down from 50mph to a far more manageable 30mph on Sunday. This means that there is far less danger of us breaking any speed limits as we are blown back home on the 2nd half of these rides.

10am start, 21 mile shorter route

10am start, 36 mile longer route

Sunday is special day for a special lady and the Velos all wish Mary a very happy birthday.  The Birthday Tea Ride on Four Wheels to The Stag at Mentmore proved very successful!   We also wish Cornish Will all the very best in getting back on his feet (& soon wheels!) after his hip operation.

Hopefully the weather is going to sort itself out and be on our side tomorrow (although it’s definitely looking somewhat dodgy!). This weekend it’s all about the Queen of Tea, Mary.

In honour of Her Ladyship’s Big Day, we have a special outing planned.

For those willing to brave, on two wheels, what currently looks like howling gales, the ride will depart the Rose & Crown at 10am as usual. Traversing our beautiful countryside for approximately an hour, with arrival at The Stag in Mentmore expected around 11am, tea and cakes have been arranged.

Those either, not so brave, or feeling under the weather and encouraged to venture out on four wheels and meet the valiant ones at The Stag for birthday refreshments from 11am.

It takes more than a bit of “Wet ‘n’ Windy” to stop tea and cake.

Our first Sunday rides of the new year have been kindly sent in by Dave “The Route Planner” Bembridge.

10am Start, 20 miles

10am Start, 30 miles

The weather forecast is dryer than Saturday but there maybe a touch of frost.

“Be brave. Take risks.  Nothing can substitute experience”.

Or at least that’s what Brazilian lyricist Paulo Coelho says – although we’ve not seen him on the Tea Ride – YET!!

So…. the forecast ‘aint lookin’ too great for tomorrow… Sally might be out but Elke is definitely under the weather

If you fancy a pootle out in what looks like the damp then the Rose & Crown at 10am is the place to be.  Would suggest if it’s really awful then a scoot around the block and back to Hayley’s at Ivinghoe ….?  If it’s just rather damp then how about a stop in Tring?  The Cog..? Dunsley Farm Shop (next-door to the brewery)…? Or maybe, Bluebells at Marsworth ..?  This week, it’s definitely up to the brave and bold!

Normal service will be resumed next week!

Feeling stuffed time to get out on your bike!

SUNDAY RIDES

DCC Charity Ride

Many have mentioned the DCC charity ride tomorrow and it is proposed that we meet at the Rose and Crown at 0900 for a steady ride over to Tilsworth. Details of the ride can be found here

Other Rides

For those looking for a more traditional start time of 1000 here are 2 to consider, as always please remember to download the route onto your gadget thingys or bring a paper copy!

34 (rolling) miles 

24 (Rolling!) miles 

Several people have commented on making Vinghoe Velos a membership club and this is a serious consideration, likely membership would be £20-£30 per year.  As has been mentioned this would require a number of people to volunteer to take up official committee posts, including: Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Ride Coordinator, Ride Leaders, Kit person, Social Secretary……………..what is everyone’s thoughts on this?  Could 2015 be the year, the 5th Anniversary year, that the iVinghoe Velos becomes affiliated??  Maybe one for discussion on the Rear Hub Facebook page?

From all at Velos Towers a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

First up, many thanks to Sally and Andrew for organising a fantastic Christmas Curry night at the Haldi on Friday evening. The food, drink and chatter was of a very high standard.

So on to the rides for this Sunday. After the tough hilly stuff last week, we have a much flatter selection of routes to offer you, created by the Routemaster himself, Mr Dave Bembridge. As is common with his routes now, he plans them so that the short and long ones cross over a various points.

10am start, 33 mile longer route

10am start 24 mile shorter route

We here at Velo Towers would like to wish everyone who has ridden with us this year a very Merry Christmas and a most prosperous 2015.

Hang onto your hangovers….. deck the bike in tinsel and baubles … come and join us for the Tea & Tinsel ride.  A sedate whizz around the countryside, blowing out the cobwebs, refreshing and reviving the bits that other bike rides can’t reach …

Head on up to the Rose & Crown for a 10am departure.

2 More sleeps to the Christmas Dinner of the Year 

Where:          The Haldi

When:            Friday 19th December 7pm

Dress:             Anything but Lycra!!

There are 38 people booked with deposits paid.  Please ensure that the balance is given to Sally or Andrew on arrival who will settle the bill for the food.  Any additions or drinks need to be dealt with seperately and tabs can be run but should be settled by those setting them up.

Looking forward to a great night where we hope to finish off with a nightcap at The Rose and Crown

Ho Ho Ho

This weeks Sunday Rides –

10am start, 31 mile route

10am start, 20 mile route

As always, please gather from 9:45am and bring a copy of your chosen route with you.

The Velos’ Christmas Dinner this Friday is now sold out. Watch out for more details about the night itself here on the website early next week.

Meet outside the Rose and Crown for more cycling, tea and cake. Wrap up warm.