Forecast this week is much better than recent so back to normal start time, 0900, so please meet at 0850 for an 0900 depart from the main car park in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst. Appreciate everyone making an effort to get to the start on time as with the ever increasing numbers it helps to be able to split us into smaller groups for our safety and to minimise the disruption to other road users.

We’re still constrained by the A35 / Holmsley roadworks so will use the quieter roads to the east of the region.

Route at: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1801390?units=km

Route is a little longer, 86Km than the last couple and weather permitting I’ll continue to make each week a little longer and harder as we build base fitness. Expected pace will be around 26-27KmH this time of year.

Given the weather it may be feasible to schedule a quick coffee stop in Beulieu. We’ll judge the weather and the mood of the ride and decide on the day whether to take that option. Post ride the Setley Ridge Café on the A337 just south of Brock seems a popular place for those riding on or wanting to refuel post ride.

Hope to see another good turnout

Barry