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Sat Nov 6th 2021
| Autumn Colours Chiltern Special | 2* |
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Leader:Roger Postbeschild |
Start Time:9:45 am |
Start Location:Waterfront Cafe, Benson |
Description:As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, text your name to the ride leader no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. THE RIDE IS LIMITED TO 8 RIDERS as this was the maximum that I could book at the coffee stop at Turville Heath.I will be at the start cafe from 9.15 for an application of caffeine. Ride will leave Waterfront Cafe Benson (plenty of parking available just over the road in St Helens Avenue - do not use the cafe car park) at 9.45 for an estimated arrival at Turville Heath of 11.30. |
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Report:Not the brightest of days, the odd patch of drizzle but nothing significant. Eddie and I indulged in a pre-ride coffee at The Waterfront, Gerry joined us just before the scheduled start time.Having just taken the plunge on an e bike, this was an excellent chance to try it out - with gradients peaking at 17% it certainly is the way forward for me! I had estimated our arrival at The Barn, Turville Heath for refreshments as 11.30. As we arrived at 12.10, lunch style refreshments were taken and enjoyed. An excellent venue. We have heard 'It's all downhill from here'. Well, this time it was pretty much true! Many thanks to Eddie and Gerry for excellent company. | ||
Distance:50.20 km (31.19 mi) | Ride Details:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/78139613 | |
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37900719" | ||
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