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Hi all Sunday’s routes/ride times.
Please note Coffee ride route is slightly different so download from the link below Coffee stop details.
Sports are leaving the Lockies at 8:50am.
Inters are leaving The Lockies at 9am.
Coffee group are departing The Lockies at 9:10am and are doing the route below.
ridewithgps.com/routes/35710959
Please remember Covid-19 rules and groups of 6 etc.
Enjoy.
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Coffee stop is at the Hideout Lounge at Tortworth. FWIW, I thought it a good idea for the Coffee group to remove one of the big climbs early in the ride - up to Whiteway from Dursley - to make the ride a little easier because it's the start of the season after a long layoff for some. But always open to what the consensus wants on Sunday morning - easy to add it back in.
hope to give it a go
Will be trying an Inters pace tomorrow though I might be ruined by the end. Who's driving the broom wagon? Save me a spot
Hi all, this Sunday’s route. It’s changed due to road closures.
Remember Covad19 rules of riding in only groups of 6.
Sports will depart The Lockies at 8:50am.
Inters will leave the Lockies at 9am.
Coffee group will depart about 9:10am and if no cafe stop in Tetbury then it’s Jolly Nice instead.
Enjoy. #svvweb
Coffee stop will be at Wild Carrot in Chavenage. A bit late in the ride, so come prepared.
We’re a bit short of ride leaders this weekend. Please comment if you are happy to lead any of the groups (turn up with the route, maintain group order, keep a record of attendees etc)
Hi Malc.. Thank you for a great ride out today. A different ride for me being a non Off Road rider. The Gravel and CX experience was very bumpy .. ! Would need to rethink my steed i think to get the most from the off road riding. Very enjoyable though..
**Resumption of Group Rides**
I'm sure everyone is excited about the return of group rides. We have adopted a modified form of the guidance provided by British Cycling. Please take note of the following:
**Start times will be staggered.** **Sports** Groups will disappear into the distance from 8.50am *at a target average speed of 18mph+ (28kph)*. **Inters** Groups from 9.00am *at a target average of 15-17mph (24-28kph)* and Progs/**Coffee** Groups from 9.10am *at a target average speed of 12-14mph (19-23kph)*. If numbers require, each level will be split into groups of 6, departing promptly at 2 minute intervals. This interval must also be maintained on the road. Please do not arrive too early for your ride group and maintain a two metre distance while you wait for the start
* **Group sizes will be limited to 6 riders. **This worked well when we tried it late last year, and given the size of the local roads is appropriate for our conditions. We know that British Cycling make mention of larger group sizes but as a club we have decided on this lower limit.
* **Ride Leaders will be pre-assigned. **You may have seen posts asking for ride leader volunteers. We have identified a pool of willing members (more welcome!) and are trialling a new app to help organise. Ride leaders will arrive with the route loaded (*but that doesn't mean you don't have to*) and will be responsible for maintaining group order during the ride, including regrouping as required. Leaders will also help to ensure multiple groups do not merge on the road, for example at junctions or at the top of climbs. The leaders will also be making a note of attendance (see next point)
* **Track and Trace.** Ride leaders will be making a note of riders in each group in case we find ourselves in a situation where we have to trace potentially affected riders. Going forward we will be looking at a simple method for members to "register" before each ride to say whether they plan on attending. This will help massively in ensuring we have enough ride leaders. More on this another time.
* **Coffee Stops. **Going forward the "Progs" group will be renamed as the Coffee group. (The progs concept will continue with special rides series designed to help riders progress towards a particular target such as a century ride or improving climbing etc). The coffee group will follow the same route as the other groups but will include a coffee stop. If there are multiple coffee groups it is likely they will coincide at the coffee stop. Riders must not congregate in groups of more than 6 and must continue to maintain the two metre distance. And don't forget your face covering.
* **Post Ride at Lockies.** If you wish to stop at the end of the ride, please note that riders must not congregate in groups of more than 6 and must continue to maintain the two metre distance
* **Ride Schedule. **The ride schedule for the next few weeks can be found in the events section of the club RideWithGPS site.
Please don't turn up for a group ride if you are showing any symptoms, come into contact or have tested positive etc. And no "Snot rockets". Ever.
#svvweb
Thanks!
Nice post formatting!
I’m always in the wind!
I'm really interested to see how these coffee themed pain trains are going to work out! 😜
FYI, the Coffee group stop this Sunday will be at the main Water Park cafe. I think they're still using the hatch outside for ordering and there's plenty of room.
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