You know the rules…  everyone welcome…. as fast as the slowest rider… meet at the Rose and Crown, Ivinghoe for a 10am departure.

We are looking for a prompt departure this week as the bacon sandwiches in Wingrave start at 9.30am !!

The forecast isn’t too wonderful for tomorrow so we are just going with the two rides.

10am start, 29 miles undulating

10am start, 23 miles of mainly flat

As always, please bring a map of your chosen route. We gather at the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe from  9:45am for a 10am sharp departure.

So….. given that it’s last footie game of the season, I’m in charge of the children – which means Sarah’s in charge.. !!

The good news however, is that tomorrow’s ride will be flat… the venue depends on numbers, but it’s all in hand – so DON’T PANIC!!!!

The Tea Ride…. Keep Calm and Carry on Cycling (whatever the weather, you guys in the Peaks!).

Meet at the Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe, from 9.50am for a 10am departure.

Come dressed to impress and bring tea/cake/beer tokens …..

Doug

Many of you who stick around in the Rose and Crown after a ride will be friends with Doug (other half to Tea Ride regular Daphne). Not everyone who knows Doug though will be aware of his cycling history. We thought we would share with you this week a photo of him riding the Cambrian Wheelers ’25’ in May 1949 – he was just 18 years old and, as you can see, had thighs to die for. Doug, we are in awe of you – this picture is simply fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

 Sunday

Three rides on offer this week: an early start; something more the normal and a really flat route for those allergic to mountains.

9am start, a 53 mile loop around Aylesbury

10am start, a 37 mile excursion to Eversholt

10am start, a flat 24 miler to Stoke Mandeville

As always, please bring a copy of the ride.

Tuesday

The Tuesday evening rides are that popular it seems that we don’t even have to mention them and people turn up all the same! So we won’t mention that we will be departing from the Pitstone Roundabout at 6:30pm Tuesday for another mid-week blast followed by rehydration at the Rose and Crown.

Meet at the Rose & Crown for tea, cake and adventures.

We have 4 rides on offer for Sunday including another early start for
those that want to get some miles in.

The routes

9am start, hilly 50: http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4063719.html

10am start, hilly 35: http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4063722.html

10am start, hilly 26: http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4063727.html

10am start, flat(ish) 18:
http://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4063735.html

These rides start at the Rose and Crown and we do ask that you bring a
copy of your chosen route please. There are no specific ride leaders for
these rides so you will need to organise yourselves into groups for the
10am rides. It looks dry but fairly cold tomorrow with a 10mph wind from the NE.

All welcome to join us for Daphne’s birthday tea ride. Starting at the Rose and Crown at 10, we are off around the lanes aiming to arrive at The Stag at Mentmore by around 11 am for birthday tea and cakes. Delicious. See you tomorrow.

Sunday

We have three rides on offer for Sunday including another early start for those that want to get some miles in.

9am start, 52 mile Dave “The Hill” Howe Special to Homer Green and back

10am start, 28 mile Dave “Starts off flat” Bembridge loop

10am start, 19 mile flat as a pancake route

These rides start at the Rose and Crown and we do ask that you bring a copy of your chosen route please.

Tuesday

We are starting up our regular evening road rides again. Beginning with this Tuesday at 6:30pm there will be a couple of groups going out,  one of which will be led by Dave Bembridge.  He promises a flat ride for an hour or so at a leisurely pace. We meet at the Pitstone roundabout (the one near the village hall) and due to the impending dusk we tend to depart at 6:30pm sharp. Please bring lights if you plan to socialise at the R&C afterwards.

Meet at the Rose and Crown for a gentle ride out for tea and back again. Be there at 10 am, tyres pumped up and chain lubed. Don’t forget some cake money.

Routes

Three rides to choose from this Sunday –

9am start, 45 mile excursion to Winslow

10am start, 29 mile mid length route

10am start, 23 mile flat route

Please note the two different start times. We launch from the Rose & Crown and we advise you to bring a copy of the route you plan to ride please.

Team Kit

Final call for getting your orders in for team kit.

This run will close for orders on Monday April 6th. See below for how to order your kit. We have plenty of orders in already.

HOW TO 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 around the end of May.