Early heads up for the bank holiday

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5568092

New route gps. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5714293


I have trimmed out a hill and knocked off 10 miles or so..
Most of it well apart from Slad and Spring hill oh and Sapperton is flat well ish.
I have got us turning off off Frocester hill going down as it has been surfaced dressed and is gravelly at the bottom.I will assess as we get nearer and maybe if it is ok by then we can re route to let you have the joy of the view as you come down the hill.

As usual this being a longer than normal ride we will go for a 09.00hrs start same as last time from Costa..
I have checked out the cafe in Stonehouse for our first coffee and cake stop at mile 27 and that should be fine Chris and I checked out the breakfast at the lakes today mile 52 (whttps://nbcc.forumotion.com/ell someone had to!) and they are all ok I just need to confirm that there are cream teas at Coaley mile 74  like last time..
Well there you have it. Planned that quite well really cake/coffee stop every 25 or so miles should be a doddle.
Oh and yes just for the Bristol Rovers fans we go past Forest Green Rovers ground.  
Book early.

costa open before 8:30 ??

Unfortunately I dont think so.     

bugger ... far too early AND no coffee .... that's it, I'm staying in bed.

Dont tell any one but if you drive up to mine on in the morning you can join in there . I reckon we will be hitting Stonehouse about 10.45 ish .You could get the coffee in ready for my arrival. And you get the added bonus that you can peel of at Coaley on the return leg. But dont tell any one.

I am clear to ride this one look forward to seeing you all

Bump! it's Monday week!   

Scott, what sort of time do you think we will go pas Forest Green? - as they are actually playing against Rovers - 1.00pm kick off. That means that at 12.45 and 3.00ish there will be a lot of morons and police horses knocking around!

Well thats confirmed it .
I was looking at maybe altering the return bit as they are not doing cream teas at Coaley    (the Hall is being refurbished)
I will have a rethink tonight and avoid the Nailsworth /Forest Green (2nd in the league) Area.
So as to avoid the tears from the BRFC supporters.

Ok re routed it a bit .Still the same until we get to Nailsworth we then take in the Horsley climb which is being used in the Tour of Britan ( mile 68 to 70 ish) then drop down into Wotton to the pub for a quickie before heading home.

New route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5714293

Hi does anyone have a spare medium or large waterproof jacket I could borrow for tomorrow's ride?
All my stuff is in storage as I am in the middle of moving house and I can't find my jacket

What do you need a waterproof jacket for.You will only end up having to carry it.  

I am not sure I am bad ass enough to just get soaked! lol

ricky G wrote:

Hi does anyone have a spare medium or large waterproof jacket I could borrow for tomorrow's ride?
All my stuff is in storage as I am in the middle of moving house and I can't find my jacket

I've got a jacket (size large) you're welcome to borrow. It's more shower proof than water proof but better than nothing. I'll bring it tomorrow unless you get a better offer.

Remember, it's a 9.00 am start tomorrow.

Thanks Gary

Managed to get one from Jimmy B thanks for the offer though.

Cheers

Ricky