Richard led 12 riders via an unusual route which included some new and hilly stretches, notably Alvechurch Highway from Lydiate Ash to Old Birmingham Road. As often with uphills, there were also some attractive downhills, eg Twatling Road towards Barnt Green village.
Fairly chilly start, with warm sunshine as we sat outside at the café.
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....the long way round.
Cool, windy, sunny intervals, a couple of brief showers.
Five riders.
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Bright sunshine and a chilly wind for Richard's ride to Warley Woods golf club.
Fifteen riders.
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Richard reports that after, after a cold start, it was very pleasant and warm when reaching Arrow Valley and on the journey back.
Five riders.
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Two groups, of nine and seven, led by John and Steve, to Waseley Hills by slightly different routes,
A cool early autumn day.
A bright and breezy day. Richard led eight riders to the Potting Shed at Lydiate Ash.
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Short ride to see the temporary garden in Victoria Square. Dry on the way out, wet on the way home.
Four riders.
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A large group today. Steven led 17 riders via the blue route to Brindley Place in the city centre, returning via Harborne Walkway.
A mild dry morning.
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Richard led 12 riders to Bromsgrove garden centre in Littleheath Lane, Lickey End.
A dry morning, which was lucky as there were heavy showers in the afternoon.
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A select group this morning: Mathew led three riders to Costa Coffee in Henley-in-Arden.
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Steve led a group of twelve via a roundabout route to Sarehole Mill.
A warm cloudy morning.
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