Richard led eleven riders to Alvechurch via a route which is more familiar in the other direction, ie down Hopwood hill, along Bittell Farm road and on to the towpath.
Despite the chilly weather, we sat outside the community cafe, as it was busy inside, as was Morso..
The route is here.
A mild, misty and damp morning for a ride to the Courtyard café at Tardebigge.
The route is here.
Fifteen riders, in two groups, both to Warley Woods. John led seven by this route, returning via Woodgate Valley and Bartley reservoir. Richard's group of eight went this way.
A mild calm morning, sunny on the way home.
Richard led eleven riders on a mystery tour to a new destination, Starbucks at the Maypole, a possible alternative café for Saturday rides, following the closure of Sainsbury's café across the road. We recognised much of the route from other rides, but were kept guessing where we were heading until we were nearly there.
Our route is here. For a Saturday ride, we would probably take a shorter route, similar to our rides to Sainsbury's café.
John led a group of five the long way round to Earlswood garden centre, while a breakaway group of two took the usual easier route.
The longer route is similar to this.
Steven led nine riders to a stop at the Roundhouse near the Birmingham Canal. The outward journey was along the Harborne Walkway with the return on the towpath. It rained a bit before the break but was clear after.
The route is here.
John led five to Waseley Hills. The route is here.
A damp chilly morning. Puddles, dead leaves and spitting rain.
Richard led a damp and windy ride to the Manor Tearooms at Earlswood. Having to dodge falling branches and wet leaves, six riders managed to complete the ride.