Cafe Nero Brindley Place

 Todays ride was eventually to Cafe Nero at Brindley Place. Originally it was going to be Costa at Brindley but it was closed for refurbishment. Just about warm enough for some of us to sit outside. Quite blustery on the way back with some light hail but we got home relatively dry. Nine riders. The route is here

Sandwell Aquatics Centre

 Three hardened enthusiasts braved the biting NW wind to make it to the Kanopy café at Sandwell Aquatics Centre managing to avoid the showers. No such luck on the way back! Hoping for a following wind on the way back, we were attacked by a squally mixture of hail, sleet and strong, swirling winds for about 15 minutes. By the time we got to Woodgate Valley it had all blown over, the wind dropped and the sun came out. The ride was led by Richard O and the route here

Warley Woods

 14 out on sunny and warm day for ride to Warley Woods. The route is here

The Wave Earlswood

 A very pleasant warm and sunny day for a ride to the Wave at Earlswood. A regular route for some although roadworks at Whitepits Lane proved a little troublesome to get past. Eight riders managed to drink their coffees outside in the Wave's garden in warm sunshine. The return journey was split with the quicker riders taking the route via Fulford golf course and Becketts Farm back and the more sedate riders taking the route that's marked on the attached route 

Waseley hills

 11 riders met at  the start but 10 started and 9 riders made it to the cafe at Waseley.  The weather was sunny but cold to start with. Frank was out on his latest bike!! Jane Flowers made a surprise appearance from Somerset and came on the ride. The route is here

The Deli Belbroughton

 Six riders on a sunny but very blustery day rode to the Deli in Belbroughton. Luckily we managed to get a seat inside out of the cold wind. A quicker journey on the way back with the wind behind us. The route is here here

Saturday 7th March 2026 Beckett's Farm cafe

Nine riders on a cold and cloudy morning to Beckett's Farm.  The route is here 

Costa Dickens Heath

 Today's ride was originally destined for The Stables at Illshaw Heath. However, with road closures around Braggs Lane we decided to cut short the ride and divert to the Costa at Dickens Heath. Nine riders out with San joining us at Costa. A cool wind but sunny return. the route is here