Alvechurch, Beckett's Farm, Woodgate Valley

Twenty-six riders turned out today.  Following updated guidance from Cycling UK on the the number of cyclists who can ride together (details here: https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/coronavirus-advice-and-guidance-group-cycling), there were three groups, including a group of ten on the longer ride to Alvechurch, where both Morso and the community cafe were open.  The cafe at Beckett's farm was also open.

A clear sunny day with a blustery cool wind.

Thanks to Andy for forwarding the following message about a police surgery on 5th September.

This message is to inform you all of a Police Surgery taking place next week.

On Bournville Green on Saturday 5th September from 11.00am till 2pm the Bournville PCSOs will be on the Green.  Come and meet us, talk about the things that are important to you.

We will be offering bike marking and advice on Neighbourhood Watch and Street Watch.  We are always looking for new members for both of these.

Pop along and see us.  It would be great to see you all.

Regards

Paul and Lisa

Message sent by Paul Blackford (Police PCSO, Selly Oak)

Manor tea rooms, Earlswood, and the city centre via various routes

Eleven riders turned up for the additional option of a longer ride, leaving at 9.30.  Hilary and John led two groups to the Manor tea rooms in Earlswood, where we had a breezy outdoor café stop.  

Mild and sunny, one short shower on the way home, very windy.

The route is here.

A total of 15 riders turned up for the shorter Saturday rides, split into groups heading into Birmingham, either taking in the Harborne Walkway, Edgbaston Reservoir or the Soho Loop.

Two short sharp showers and a little breezy. 

Cannon Hill park (long way round); Edgbaston reservoir; city centre via Cole Valley and Grand Union canal

Twenty riders in three groups led by Steve (Cannon Hill), John and Hilary (Edgbaston reservoir) and Richard (city centre).  Pleasant cycling weather, warm and breezy.

The Cole Valley/Grand Union route is here.

Longer ride to Broadacre Fisheries Hanbury.

Five riders went on the longer ride to Ditchford Bank Fisheries on a very warm day.  It was very pleasant sitting outside overlooking the fishing pools. 

The route is here.

There were 16 riders for the shorter rides.  Steve led a group to Sarehole Mill and on to Moseley Bog.  Nick and Richard led two groups to Shirley Park.  A hot day, but a pleasant picnic in the park.  Returned via Trittiford Lake.

Alvechurch, Drakes Cross, Edgbaston reservoir, Waseley

Nineteen riders to four different destinations.  In marked contrast to yesterday, which was the hottest day of the year, a cool and cloudy day.