Woodgate Valley country park

Alan led a group of 19 by an interesting and intricate route to Woodgate Valley, a repeat of his ride of 4th March 2017.  Weather cloudy, mild and dry.

The route is here.

Thanks to John T for photos.

Sutton Park

John T led 15 riders on a longer ride to Sutton Park.  Three returned from Deykin Avenue near Spaghetti Junction, one made his own way back from Sutton Coldfield after the café stop, and eleven cycled the whole route.  We were unlucky to be caught in a very heavy downpour as we arrived in the park.  Otherwise the weather was fine and dry.

The route is here.

Photo below was taken by John T (who therefore isn't in it) on the way back into Birmingham.  

Marks and Spencer, Longbridge

Twenty-one riders led by Richard to a new destination for the Saturday ride.  Useful to discover that there is cycle parking in the car park adjacent to M and S, with direct access to the store.  

The route is here.

Cannon Hill Park

Eleven riders were not put off by a damp and drizzly start.  We were led by John B on an interesting and scenic route via the canal and paths through university to the Vale, then to Cannon Hill Park, with a detour on the way home through Highbury park.  

The rain cleared up early on.  No sun, but we were warm and dry.

The route is here.

Two rides today

A turnout of 32 riders, rather too many for a single group, so two groups left for different destinations.  John B led a group of 16 to the Maypole and Richard led the rest to Sarehole Mill.

The Sarehole Mill route is here.  Thanks to John T for photos.

Two rides today

(i)  Richard and Nick led nine riders on a longer ride to Arrow Valley, Redditch.  Cool and cloudy at the start, warmer and sunny on the return trip.

The route is here.

(ii)  Kevin led the regular gentle ride - sixteen riders to the city centre.