This Wednesday's ride was to the Community Cafe at Alvechurch. Ten riders started on a cold and windy morning. However, the weather improved and the sun came out. Pleasant enough to sit outside as long as you were in the sun.
12 out on a cold, windy but dry morning to Lizzie's Farm. The route is here
The sun came out at 10.00 for a ride to Bromsgrove Garden Centre. Warm but breezy. Five riders. Map is here
14 riders out on a warm yet overcast morning going via the University and Harborne walkway and canal to Brindley Place. the route is here
Only 5 of us today on a breezy but dry day. Went to the Ebbon Kitchen formerly JJ's at Drakes Cross. here
A ride to Costa at Dickens Heath. A breezy day but thankfully no rain in the morning although it did threaten. Nice to see Bournville Heritage Family bike ride starting at Rowheath at the same time as us. Had to be careful who followed who as we set off.. Nine riders in total with Margaret with us for the start of the ride. The route is here
A short ride today as many had to get back quite early. A route to the cafe at King's Heath Park taking in a number of parks. Many saw it as a reminder of past Saturday rides led by John B or Steve. The passage through Highbury Park is a highlight of this ride especially as now many of the minor pathways have been renovated. Fifteen riders on a clear and sunny day. Pleased to meet up with Sarah at the cafe who joined us for coffee. The route is here
Today we dodged the showers for a short run to the Potting Shed at Lydiate Ash. Quite breezy at times. Seven riders at a leisurely pace. The route is here
At last rain! 3 riders planned to go to Waseley but as rain became heavier decided to stop at M&S Longbridge Town for coffee, returning the same way. The route is here
6 Riders on a nice sunny morning on the usual route to Waseley. Riders included Phil, Sandra, Sue. Frank. John T. and Bob. Coffee outside in the warm sun. The group split on the return with four going via Woodgate Valley and the others the usual way.
Eight riders today on a sunny and less humid day to the Wave at Earlswood. Able to sit in the gardens for coffee with another cycling group. Nice to see Phil and San back in the group and no punctures. The route is here
13 riders on another hot day went via the university and Bournbrook walkway to Bartley Green Reservoir.to the sailing club cafe. Richard A unfortunately found he had a puncture and the group split to return home. The route is here
8 Riders out on the usual route to Alvechurch , Pleasant ride there but hot on the return. the route is here
17 Riders met up at Rowheath on a hot and sunny morning to follow a shady route to Starbucks. the route is here
Today's ride was to the Two Mugs Cafe in Shirley. A warm but breezy day. Five riders in total. Many of the group on holiday this week or have grand parenting duties .Nice to bump into Phil on our outward journey and hope to see her soon on a Saturday. The route is here
Today we decided to make a return to Lizzie's Farm even though we had been there recently. Seven turned up for this shorter ride. A very pleasant day with cooling breeze. A familiar route. The Farm was very busy. The route is here
Richard O led a ride to Bumble Hole, but possibly because Netherton Tunnel was mentioned only 2 riders completed the ride along quiet canals and through parks and over Rowley Regis hills. the route is here
Seven riders out on a very warm and sticky Wednesday. Even the slight breeze was warm. Today we went to The Stables at Illshaw Heath. Pleasant, if rather hot, to take our coffee and cake outside to watch the Horse riding lessons in progress. The route is here