In celebration of the Summer Solstice, we have a long ride for those who what to get some miles in –
Dave Howe’s Woburn Wonder – 42 miles
If you fancy a more reasonable ride, here is a sensible length route –
Leighton then Totternhoe – 24 miles
Both rides start from the Pitstone Roundabout at 6:30pm sharp.
So the Hegs’ are away and its time for more Sunday cycling fun!!
Thanks to Dave Bembridge (for amending the Chartridge Ride) to create a 62 mile route leaving the R&C at 0800
At 1000 there is a choice of 2 rides
Whilst we are all out enjoying our rides spare a thought for Martin Sisley who has recently started his greatest cycling challenge and says:
“I wanted to thank everyone for your generous contributions.
Our original target was £2000 – already we are through £2500, with a little bit of luck we might even be able to make £3000, which would be fantastic.
https://www.justgiving.com/MJSisley
For anyone who wants to follow us – I have created a blog which I will be updating on a regular basis:
https://velomartinlejog.wordpress.com/
I will also do my best to update Strava each day – but that will depend on when and where I can blag access to a computer!
Cheers – see you all in a couple of weeks!”
Every Sat’day at the pub you could see him arrive
He stood six foot six and weighed two forty five
Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip
And everybody knew ya didn’t give no lip to Big Dave.
Big Dave
Big Daaaaaave
Castle-mead Dave
Everyone seemed to know where Dave called home
He drifted into town and he’s never seen alone
He didn’t say much, kinda quiet and shy
(yeah right!)
And when he speaks to you, you should at least say “Hi” to Big Dave.
Big Dave
Big Daaaaaave
Castle-mead Dave
Then came the day at the back of the ride
When a inner tube cracked and they all pulled aside
Riders were prayin’ and hearts beat fast
Everybody thought that patch wouldn’t last-‘cept Dave
Big Dave
Big Daaaaaave
Castle-mead Dave
Through the dust and the dirt of this man-made hell
Walked a giant of a man that the riders knew well
Grabbed a set of levers, not a mobile phone
And like a great mechanic he just fixed it alone – Big Dave
Big Dave
Big Daaaaaave
Castle-mead Dave
Now they never went back to that pot holed road
Just headed back to the pub for “one for the toad”
These few words are written ‘bout that day that
At the head of this ride is a big, big man – Big Dave
Big Dave
Big Daaaaaave
Castle-mead Dave
Saturday, 10am, The Rose & Crown
where Tea & Cake is the talk of the town…..
A fairly flat Tuesday evening route for anyone looking to enjoy this great weather. We start from Pitstone Roundabout at 6:30pm.
For those not doing the Tour de Vale, there are 2 routes to choose from this week.
Long Route – 40 miles via Chalfont
Shorter Route – 30 miles via Bovingdon
Both rides depart from the Rose and Crown at 10am.
Tour de Vale riders….. a group will be meeting at Pitstone Green roundabout (the one at the junction of Vicarage Road & Cheddington Road) from 8.15am. The plan being a sedate cycle over to the start, setting off from the roundabout at 8.30am.
Have fun – be safe!
Meet outside the Rose and Crown at 10 am for cycling, tea, cake and adventures- all welcome. Waterproofs advisable.
We have a nice gentle ride from Dave “No hills today thank you” Howe for Tuesday evening. Many of you have been doing some big mileages and climbs over the weekend in some lovely sunshine so this will most definitely be a gentle recovery ride at a sensible pace. As usual for a Tuesday, we will be meeting at Pitstone Roundabout at 6:30pm.
We would like to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to James Fairburn who had a nasty tumble on Sunday morning that put paid to his hopes to complete the Chiltern 100. While he has quite a few bumps and bruises, thankfully the only thing that was broken was his front wheel. We look forward to seeing him back out with us real soon.
For those not taking part in the Chiltern 100 or the Basin to Bar Ride, there are 2 routes to choose from this Sunday.
Round & about to Winslow and the Farmer’s Market, for those who want a stop along the way. The 45 mile route can be downloaded here.
For those wanting something a little shorter, there’s a 24 mile route out to Rushmere Park that can be downloaded here.
Both rides will be leaving the Rose & Crown at 10am and there should be a pace to suit everyone.
This week, maybe two?
Will it be you?
Perhaps we will be three?
Please come along and tea ride with me …..
I promise we will stop
Before you feel you have to drop
We always take a break
For coffee, tea & cake….
We leave the pub at ten
And then head back again
For another cup of tea – or whatever you like
All you need is a bike…
Any old bike
Or a tandem or a trike
Old or new, if it’s all the same to you
We’re not at all proud, and we just do what we do….
What do we do?
Tea.
Cake.
And a bit of pedalling.
And a lot of chat.
And more cake.
Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe.
Saturdays at 10am.
We have three on after this week. First up is the return of another early start favourite – a trip to Silverstone. We depart the Rose & Crown Ivinghoe at 8am so that we can cover the 65 miles in a reasonable time.
8am start to Silverstone (65 miles)
(For Garmin 500 & 510 users we have a .TCX file which may work better on your device).
Our 10am rides have been kindly submitted by Mr Dave “Tour de Britain” Bembridge.
10am start Long ride (29 miles)
10am start Shorter ride (18 miles)
As we mentioned earlier in the week, Sarah & Liz have are organising a ride for the Bank Holiday. They will be leaving Pitstone Roundabout at 10am, heading over to the Old Fisherman in Shabbington, stopping for lunch plus some re-hydration and then heading back home. All of the Velos are invited so you fancy joining them, please use the contact us page to send us a message ASAP – Sarah would like to let the pub know our numbers in advance to ensure they make room for us.
There are a couple of organised rides that a good number of the Velos will be tackling next Sunday.
The sadists amongst us will be having a go at the Chiltern 100. 110 miles, 21 hills and almost 2700m (thats 8,500 feet in old money) of climbing. There is still time to enter if you fancy suffering in the company of your fellow Velo.
Those who fancy a completely different type of challenge whilst raising some money for charity should join Messieurs Bembridge and Hollands on their Basin to Bar ride. This year’s event will be fund raising for Cancer Research. If you’d like all the information about the ride, or better still to sign up, or simply to make a donation then you can do so by following this link to the Virgin Money giving page. If you’re intending to ride please leave a comment with your donation to this effect. If you’d prefer to donate and register in person at the Rose and Crown then please do so.
We also have a map of the route.