Weather forecast for Saturday has high winds predicted so not suitable for a peloton style ride. Sunday being New Years Day might be a challenge for riders to make a 0900 start so this weekend we’re going to repeat what we did on Christmas Eve and run both club rides on the same day, Monday 2^nd Jan.

So, plan to meet at 0850 for an 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst as usual. Then we’ll get into groups for two rides:

The Saturday ride will run at a slightly faster pace that the Sunday ride which will be a non-drop ride as usual. If all goes to plan, we should all meet up at the coffee stop at a similar time and there will be an option to change groups there.

“Saturday” ride, 83Km, coffee stop at Hockey’s after 39Km

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2113611?units=km

“Sunday” ride, 58Km, coffee stop at Hockey’s after 34Km

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2113596?units=km

Hope to see another strong turnout

1. If anybody wishes to plan a gravel ride on Saturday or Sunday as an alternative to a road ride feel free to post one. I’ll be hors de combat this week as I’m having a wisdom tooth out on Friday

PPS. If anybody is road riding on Saturday, you might want to check out Brockenhurst Young Farmers Tractor and 4×4 run.  Probably best to avoid the same roads as that one if you can. Another reason why a gravel ride makes sense this week. Route and times are on social media.

Barry