It’s that time of year again – Our beloved Bertie Bassett (founder of the SSSTSR – Slightly Slower Stick Together Sunday Ride) a.k.a. Mr Barratt, is having another birthday.
At his request, we are heading off to Bluebells in Marsworth for coffee, cake and candles.
As ever, 10am departure from the Rose & Crown. Wrap up warm – it’s gonna be chilly!!
Looks like it will be a frosty morning tomorrow so this might be a good time to dust off the mountain bike or hybrid. Having said that, the forecast is sometimes a little unreliable so we are publishing two rides from Mr Dave “Never too cold” Bembridge.
for wrapping up warm…
for drinking tea & eating cake….
And celebrating birthdays!
This Saturday it’s the celebration of Lady Jenny of Ivinghoe who has chosen Wing Church as the Destination of the Day. For those not wanting to brave the cold on two wheels and would like to join us there, we expect to arrive shortly after 11am. Tea, cake and quick sprint back to the pub.
As ever, meet at the Rose and Crown for a 10am departure.
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.
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!
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.