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Let me think, five started off from Tardebigge in our group, Moira, Gordon, Phil, Alan and me. Gordon turned off at Inkberrow to do a shorter ride. The rest of us then picked up Barry near Hillers. It was a nice day, but a bit breezy, the wind slowly got stronger as the day went on. Took a pleasant root to Long Marston, where we went to Espresso Barn cafe, I hadn’t been there before, it seemed very nice, once they sorted out exactly what we wanted, we seem to have a lot of problems at cafes just lately, is it us or is it them ? Anyway Chris P. turned up then, and that was the full compliment for today. On the way home Moira nipped through the traffic lights 🚦 on red to try and get up the hill first (that’s an ex-copper for you) which she did. We all go home safely after bashing into that headwind. And that was today’s ride. 🚲

Happy birthday Pat, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂🍷

We are all seniors. 🚶‍♂️

Yes ok Barry, we’ll try and get the timing right this week. 🤞

Espresso Barn at Long Marston. Weather forecast is much better this week. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Well, chaos rained, and the rain was chaos. Six met at Tardebigge, one being Hellen, a young lady who Ivor had been talking to and he had told her about our Club Run. So off we went, Hellen, Moira, Barry, Roger, Gordon And me. Then just down the road came Chris K. and Leigh. Now there eight. We going quite steadily because Hellen wasn’t too fit, she had only been out a couple of times this year. A little further on Hellen decided to go home, she was having trouble with the pace (we were only going steady, honestly). Now down to seven we carry on but the rain started, not too bad at first, but slowly got worse, stopping to put on wet weather gear, it was decided to do a shorter ride and go to De Beer’s. Off we went but somehow we lost Chris and Leigh. At the cafe Moira sent a message to Chris and Leigh rang me, Leigh had actually got to Bewdley, then Chris turned up at the cafe, he had been sheltering from the rain. Well that was about it no problems riding home. If I have any of the facts wrong, please shout up. Another wet day out. 🚲🌧🚲

With the weather not looking too good this week, I think we should have a shortish run, and just aim for Bewdley. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Many happy returns Mike, have a great day. Ann and John. 🎂🍷

Happy birthday Richard, many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Happy birthday Pete, many happy returns. Ann and John. 🍺

Barry, it will so much easier the next time !! 🍷🍷

Let me see, there were four of us started from Tardebigge, Moira,Pete C. Chris K. and me. On the way we met first Alan P. And them Barry L. off we went via Bidford where Pete turned off to do a none stopper. Five now went on up a hill or two, and we may have got lost just a little bit, but we got to Vegetable Matters, where Chris P. had been for quite a while. Very nice cafe, we will have to go there again. Back home with the wind, very nice , and very nice weather. 🚲

Yes Alan, Bradly Green, Radford.

Ebrington, ( Vegetable Matters ) Farm Shop. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Happy birthday Tony, many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Happy birthday Barry, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Points up to the end of July. John Shelley. 27 Leigh Fitchett. 23 Moira Blackburn. 21 Chris Kent. 18 Chris Pardoe. 18 Roger Bick. 16 Ken Haddon. 14 Mick Hazlewood. 14 Ivor Myttion. 13 Alan Philpot. 12 Barry Lucas. 12 Beverly Abbots. 11 Chris Tompson. 10 Kevin Young. 8 Phil Carbutt. 8 Tessa Oelofse. 7 Kevin Rogers. 7 Tim Brueton. 5 Tony Shardlow. 5 Pete Cooper. 5 Christine Philpot. 3 Mrs. Davis. 2 Lottie ? 2 Diane Bick. 1 Eddie Smith. 1 Mavis Smith. 1 Chris Poole. 1 Pat Haddon. 1 Alan Townsend. 1 John Burton. 1 Richard Keyte. 1 Jack Kent. 1

Where were you all !! Two of us went out, me and my carer. We got to Halfpenny Green to fine old friends there, the Bromsgrove Olymique Club Run, all three of them. We were hoping to ride back with them but it took so long to get served at the cafe that they were gone before we were finished. Then it was back home in the rain that lasted about half an hour. Quite a nice ride, didn’t get too wet. 🚲

I’m writing this looking at the rain 🌧 again, and having looked at the weather forecast, I think west will be best in the morning. So I suggest that we have a steady ride to Halfpenny Green. Weather permitting. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Hope you both had a good day, many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂🎂

Great evening Hilary, thanks a lot you two, and everyone who helped. I’m sure everyone had a great time. Here’s to the next one.

Just been riding up them mountains with G. and my legs ache. But our ride wasn’t quite so hard. Nine started from Tardebigge, two did a shorter ride, so seven got to Evesham and were shortly joined by three more. Good company as usual, and also good weather, what more could you want !! In our gang today were :- Bev A. Moira B. Leigh F. Chris K. Chris T. Chris P. Tess O. Alan P. Roger B. John S. 🚲

Evesham. 9:30 Tardebigge 🚴🏽🚴‍♀️

Five of us started out from Tardebigge this morning, and we had a nice steady ride to Dormston, about thirty miles. At the village hall there were more Saracen riders, and a few ex-Saracens, it was good to see John and Cheryl Cornish, And also Mandy And Dave, all on bikes. There was a lot of eating, drinking, and catching up with old friends. Very pleasant day. Now, must try and remember who was there :- Leigh F. Diane Bick Roger B. Moira B. Alan P. Chris P. Barry L. Tessa O. Pat Haddon Tony S. Lottie ? Chris Philpot John S. I think that’s the lot, let me know if I have missed you out. 🚲

It’s the annual tea and cake 🍰 charity pop up cafe at Dormston this week, so don’t forget to bring your dosh. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴🏽🍰🚴‍♀️