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Day/Date

Time

Miles

Rating

Type

Start

Route/Destination

Stop(s) (if known)

Leader/ Organiser

Wed Apr 23 20:30         “The Wharf”, Bugbrooke    
Sat Apr 26 14:00 17 E Leisure CC Route via Courtenhall, Blisworth, Wootton Apr 6 2008 Brian Tunbridge
Wed Apr 30 20:30         “The Bull”, Harpole    
Wed May 7 20:30         “The Whyte Melville Arms”, Boughton    
Wed May 14 19:00 15 (to pub) E Leisure HH “Ye Olde Sun”, Nether Heyford   Peter Crighton
Sun May 18 8:30 100 A   BVW Meriden cyclists memorial Meriden, Flore John Weller
Wed May 21 20:30         “The Windhover”, Boughton Crossing    
Sat May 24 14:00         Spring Bank Holiday - 'Regional Camping Weekend at Beaumanor Hall, Leicestershire Fri-Sun    
Sat May 24 14:00 10 to 15 E Leisure BVW Short, easy-paced ride on Brampton Valley Way and quiet roads & paths nearby. New riders welcome. Windhover Philip Gray
Wed May 28 20:30         “The Wharf”, Bugbrooke    
Sun Jun 1 9:30 40 to 50 B Tourist Moulton Stanwick Lakes Burton Latimer, Wymington Philip Gray
Tue Jun 3 19:30         Rides Planning meeting at Phil Letts   Peter Crighton
Wed Jun 4 20:30         “The Bull”, Harpole    
Sat Jun 7 14:00 10 E Ladies Brixworth Two times Five miles to Fabulous - ladies ride. Start at Brixworth Country Park by the cafe. Some off road then on road to Holcot, Moulton Pitsford and back off road to start for refreshments. Brixworth Eleanor Weller
Wed Jun 11 19:00 15 (to pub)       “The Whyte Melville Arms”, Boughton   John Weller
Sat Jun 14 10:00 17 E Leisure CC Start of National Bike Week - Theme "Freedom for the Family" - full details of the week's events on www.bikeweek.ctc-northampton.org.uk. Route follows line of intended new Sustrans Connect2 cycleway from town centre to Sixfields, canal side track to Blisworth,returning via Gayton, Kislingbury, Upton and town centre again. A short part is alongside the canal which can be muddy so choice of bike important. Note earlier start time. End of ride ice-cream in Beckett's park Phil Letts
Sat Jun 14 13:30   E Leisure   Carnival Cycling Parade. More details on www.bikeweek.ctc-northampton.org.uk nearer the time    
Sun Jun 15 9:45 100km   DA Salcey Forest Three Counties 100 kms   Peter Taylor 01908 562197
Wed Jun 18 19:00 10 E Evening HH Ride to Bikeweek BBQ   Peter Crighton
Wed Jun 18 19:30     Social Nether Heyford Bikeweek BBQ at John Dunkley's house, Nether Heyford. Book in advance for food - details from Claire   John Dunkley
Thu Jun 19 7:30 20 D Bike Week HH Bikeweek Breakfast at Salcey Forest with MK CTC group. 8:30 to 9:00 at Salcey Forest café. Salcey Forest Café Philip Gray
Sat Jun 21         TBD Kids ride. The details could not be finalised before publication. Full details available nearer the time - keep an eye on the Yahoo e-mail group or contact Phil   Phil Letts
Sat Jun 21 22:00 60 B Night! HH End of Bike Week - All night ride via Daventry, Welford, Naseby on the shortest night, full moonlight if not cloudy. Bring good lights, also preferably a backup set and warm clothes. Bring a flask of tea/coffee for Naseby stop. Breakfast at Pete's house after the ride. Please let Pete know if you'll stop for breakfast. Watford Gap, Naseby Peter Crighton
Wed Jun 25 20:30         “The Sun”, Kislingbury.    
Sun Jun 29 8:45 50 / 70 / 110 A / B Club CC Guy Barber Memorial. Options of 70 (St. Neots) or 110 miles (Cambridge) led rides or 50 miles (Thurley) unled. £5 entry fee to Headway charity.   Bill Simpson 07736 600858 for details
Sat Jul 5 08:00 / 09:00       Oundle Reservoir 100/150/200 kms   Richard Daniells 01536 418075
Sat Aug 2           Birthday Rides, through to 9th, based at Moreton-in-Marsh. www.birthdayrides.org    
Sun Aug 17 9:30       East Carlton Hilly 100 kms   Max Scott 01536 712507
Fri Aug 22           Mildenhall Rally   Peter Crighton

KEY

Rating A = Advanced (typically over 60 miles)
B = Challenging (typically 45-60 miles)
C = Moderate (typically 35-45 miles)
D = Leisurely (typically 10-30 miles)
E = Easy/beginners (typically 10-20 miles)
Type Club = steady ride
Tourist = includes historical or other visit
Leisure = short distance, easy pace
DA = ride run by District Association
National = CTC or other national event
Evening = Evening ride to a social meet
Social = Social meet without a planned ride
Start BVW = Brampton Valley Way, Welford Crossing
HH = Hunsbury Hill library, Overslade Close
Moulton = Moulton Co-op
Canoe Centre = Canoe Centre, Bedford Road
BCP = Brixworth Country Park
MM = Midsummer Meadow, car park on Bedford Rd, Northampton.
All Saints Church = Outside All Saints Church in Northampton Centre
Salcey Forest = Car park, Salcey forest

Maps are available for the start locations

For information ring Bill Simpson 07736 600858 or Claire Yearby 07791 953143

The committee welcomes suggestions for the clubs development. Please contact the rides secretary in advance if you plan to attend the planning meeting. Alternatively you are welcome to forward suggestions prior to the meeting..


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