Roses are red
Violets are blue
We’re cycling tomorrow
Why don’t you come too?

Saturdays, 10am, The Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe.
Takes more than a bit of wind to stop The Tea Ride.

Setting off from the Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 on Thursday the Grumpy Old Men and Women are heading to Harpenden!!

The Route

It’s a bit blowy out so we are going for something a little shorter on our rides this week. To help with being blown about, we are recommending that we try and keep together in groups of riders – just like the Peloton ! We are not sure what the surface water is like on the routes so if you know something is impassable at the moment, please suggest an alternative before we start the ride.

As always, we meet at the Rose & Crown from 9:45am for a 10am start.

Shorter ride 

Longer(ish) ride

The weather tomorrow looks interesting, but the tea ride goes on. Waterproofs recommended. Meet outside the Rose and Crown at 10am as usual and we will try and find a short, dry and sunny route to tea and cake. The Rose and Crown isn’t open until midday, so not THAT short.

Sorry for he ‘short’ notice but the Tour Series continues tomorrow (Tuesday) leaving Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 for a 36 mile foray to Chesham!!

The Route

The forecast is much, MUCH dryer than last week, which is a good thing as last Sunday was one of the toughest group rides we have endured, mainly due to the rain, sleet, hail, floods and freezing temperatures.

Chiltern 100

Some of our group have expressed interest in riding what is regarded as the toughest Sportive held in around here – The Chiltern 100 that takes place on the 1st June. A few Velos have signed up already to the 110 mile Gran Fondo. If you are considering it, our advice is to sign up now – last year they were full by March !

This Week

This week’s Sunday routes  have kindly been submitted by Mr Dave “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Bembridge. The first is a 31 mile loop taking in Great Gaddesden, Potten End and Hawridge. The second shorter route of 21 miles heads off in the same direction, but cuts back towards home at Potten End. So tomorrow is ideal if you are unsure which route is for you – simply hold off deciding until the split point.

Longer Route

Shorter Route

One last thing. The Sun is forecast to be out tomorrow, which normally is a great thing. The only down side is that it sits low on the horizon and can dazzle both us and drivers following us. Please bear this in mind – it may even be advisable to have a rear light on just in case.

They’ve been to see the wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
We hear they are back, back in a whiz, for the best reason there was
If ever, oh ever a reason there was, the Tea Ride is it because
Because, because, because, because, because
Because of the wonderful things it does!
They’re back from seeing the wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz…

This weekend we welcome back our friends from their “visit” Down Under – looking forward to them re-joining us on the wonderful Tea Ride again. (No pressure there then!)

In case you’ve forgotten… Saturdays, 10am, The Rose & Crown, Ivinghoe.

Whatever the weather!

After the successes of the last 2 weeks the GOM (&W) meet at Pitstone Roundabout at 1000 on Thursday 30th January for a 49 mile jaunt to Buckingham and back!! Stopping somewhere for a coffee!

The Route

For those interested this ride is rolling speed averaging c. 13.5-14mph and is a social group ride ETA back is by 1400 (possibly to the Rose and Crown!)

ALL WELCOME!

The weather forecast is what city types would call “Sub-optimal” for cycling on Sunday, but we are a hardy lot so no need to fear. A little damp plus gale force winds are just minor distractions from what we are sure will be a “fun ride”.

The Long Route 

The Shorter Route

As always, we meet at the Rose & Crown from 9:45am with a departure time of 10am.

Meet at the Rose and Crown for more cycling adventures. A gentle cycle ride somewhere for tea and cake, then back to the pub for more tea or beer- whatever your preference. Pace is as slow as the slowest rider, so come along and see if it’s you! No one gets left behind. We hope to be back by 12/12:30.