Bournville - Maypole

Too large a group (17) for the cafe at the Lickeys, so John and Hilary led a ride to the Maypole, where we had coffee at Sainsbury's. Weather fine, lanes very wet and muddy. The route is here.

Bournville - Cannon Hill Park

Many thanks to John Porter, whose description of the ride has been roughly mapped here.  Raining at the start, and some rain during the morning, but mostly a dry ride.  Eight riders, joined by Carl at the café at Cannon Hill.  Ride led by John and Hilary.

Bournville - Longbridge

Sainsbury's in Longbridge via Rea Valley, back via Turves Green and Austin Village.  Fifteen riders, weather fine, bright and cold. The route is here.

Bike maintenance

No ride on 28th December.  On 4th January we had a well-attended (17 people) session on basic bike maintenance in a room at Rowheath pavilion, including:

• demonstrations of removing wheels and changing an inner tube
•  guidance on oiling and greasing 
• replacing brake blocks
• advice on the proper fit of a helmet
• advice on tools/parts to take on rides

Thanks to John Porter, Carl and Kay.