Waseley

 11 out on warm morning with some sun. Went round the small lake just off the new cycle lane up to Rednal. The route is here

Earlswood Garden Centre

Just 4 riders out today on our ride to Earlswood Garden Centre. With the threat of showers decided to take a more direct route. Quite breezy.

Dodged the heavy shower we had while having coffee. the route is here 

Lizzies Farm

 Today's ride was to Lizzie's Farm at Lydiate Ash. A familiar route on a dull but mild morning. Eleven riders out. Stopped to complete a questionnaire at the Middlemore Road entrance to Rea Valley route for Sustrans. They wanted to know how we used the section from Pope's Lane to Middlemore Road and whether it was well maintained. I hope they take on board some of the suggestions and promote the route's upkeep. Special emphasis was put on the potentially dangerous crossing from Middlemore Road to Station Road. the route is here

Wednesday 21st May. Bromsgrove Garden Centre.

Today's ride was to Bromsgrove Garden Centre, Little Heath Lane, Bromsgrove. Seven riders started out on a chilly and dull day. However, the sun soon broke through and we were able to sit outside for coffee and cake in warm sunshine. We had decided to do the easier route by returning practically the same route as we came. Luckily, although dark clouds threatened, we missed the heavy downpours at 1.00.Nice to see Frank back on his brand new bike . the route is here

 

Saturday 17 May 2025 - Two rides - Waseley and Sutton Park.

Two rides today. 

Only two out on ride to Waseley. Cold and cloudy morning. 

Sutton Park ride - only 7 riders led by Nick with a stop at Costa at Wyndley Leisure Centre and then at Blackroot Bistro. The route is here 

The Wave Earlswood Wednesday 14 May 2025

 7 riders on a sunny morning with a cool breeze went to The Wave by the usual route. 

Two rides today - Bartley Sailing Club and Wolverley

Two rides today - 10 out on a warm and sunny morning. Lovely sitting out at the reservoir watching the boating activity. The route is here

Three out on longer ride led by Richard O  to Gil's Café in Wolverley. We were kept waiting for a VERY long time for our food. The owner apologised for the delay. When we came to pay, he said there was no charge as we shouldn't have had to wait so long. Plenty of country lanes and sunshine and two or three short bits of v. busy road here and there. The route is here

The Stables Illshaw Heath

 Today's was a regular route to the Stables.  Having picked up Sandra at the top of Redhill and meeting John T at the stables.  10 riders returned after having sausage sandwiches, cakes and coffee. A good cycling day with dry and bright conditions and a light breeze. The route is here

Two rides today. :Bluebell run to Chaddesley Corbett

 John led 6 Out on a surprisingly cold and very windy morning to see the bluebells in Chaddesley Woods and Great Farley Woods with a stop at Rowberries in Chaddesley where we met up with Roger Aide who we have not seen for a long time.  The route is here

Jane led a group of 9 riders to the Mac Cannon Hill, the weather was warm enough to sit outside. The route is here