The Cowshed, Wootton Wawen

John led a group of five to the Cowshed at Wootton Wawen.  

A bright sunny breezy day, with lovely views.  The breeze turned into a strong headwind on the way back.

The route is here.

Desco Lounge, Shirley

Steven guided twelve to Desco Lounge in Shirley.  As nobody objected, a slightly longer route back was taken, joining the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal from a new housing estate in Solihull Lodge.

A beautiful sunny day.

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Waseley Country Park

On a damp and windy start five riders John, Hilary, Sandra, Phil and Mathew went to Waseley.  Fortunately, we are now able to sit inside the cafe as after coffee it got wetter and wetter.

Ride is here 

The Potting Shed, Lydiate Ash

John led a group of eight to the Potting Shed at Lydiate Ash via a hillier than usual route which included Waseley, The Gutter and Catshill.  There were more hills - Alvechurch Highway and Beacon Hill - on the way home.  

Three riders added an extra loop after the coffee break.

A fine early autumn day.

The route is here.

The Roundhouse in the city centre and Cannon Hill Park

John led a group of seven on our first visit to the Roundhouse, off the canal in the city centre.  Route out was via the Harborne Walkway and Edgbaston reservoir, which was the lowest we've seen it - not much bigger than a large puddle.

The route is here.

Steven led another group, also of seven, to the MAC in Cannon Hill Park, out via Northfield's Victoria Park, and back by way of Balsall Heath's Calthorpe Park.

The route is here.

A mild sunny breezy day.

Garrity café, Barnt Green

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.

The route is here.

Earlswood garden centre

 ....the long way round.  

Cool, windy, sunny intervals, a couple of brief showers.  

Five riders.

The route is here.