Asda, Barnes Hill

Twenty-three riders on a cold breezy day to Asda, Barnes Hill via Bartley Green reservoir and Senneleys Park.   

The route is here.

QE Hospital via Harborne

23 Riders out on a cloudy but dry ride.  Fairly hilly circuitous route to the QE Hospital using many varied cut through paths.  Return via University and River Rea.  The route is here

Saturday 23 January

Meet as usual at 10.00 am at Rowheath Pavilion.  Destination to be decided.

Gas Street Basin

12 riders out on a cold and frosty morning but sunny.  Went down the canal to Gas Street basin and returned the same way in view of the conditions. The route is here

Saturday 16th January

Normal ride.  Meet at Rowheath at 10.00.

We must always consider cancelling if the weather is frosty, snowy, or otherwise unsafe.  If in doubt, you can always contact John Bennett on 0121 459 9319 or alternatively John Porter on 0121 477 2156 or 0791 3803375 between 8 and 9.30 am on the day.

On Saturday 6th February, in addition to the normal 10.00 ride, there will be a ‘longer ride’ starting at 9.30. 

In March Sunday monthly longer rides will commence, starting from Rowheath Pavilion at 9.30.  Date to be confirmed.

Bike maintenance

Many thanks to John Porter and John Bennett for today's useful and well-attended (23 people) bike maintenance session, which replaced the usual ride.  Thanks also to Sue for delicious homemade vegan flapjacks for the coffee break. 

Morrison's, Rubery

John Bennett led ten riders on a route to inspect parts of the Rea Valley route, with a view to contributing to a Birmingham City Council consultation on proposals for refurbishment.  The online survey is here.  Anyone can submit a response.

The route of today's ride is here.