Over the Hill Gang mid week rides

[Amy]

Plan to haul my lazy arris down to Betchworth - done 3 job applications since Sunday and I need to get out. One more to do before next Monday

[Andrew G]

Fingers crossed for the jobs Amy.

[Amy]

[quote="Andrew G"]Fingers crossed for the jobs Amy.

[Alan M]

I'm off to Andalucia on a brief break from the routine of and onset autumn so will miss rides to:
Second Tuesday in the month 9.45 Wiston 10.00 Wych Cross (Llama Farm)
Second Thursday in the month 10.00 Barns Green (Sumner Ponds)

have fun
A

[Alan M]

Ok, hopefully it will be good enough weather to ride and shorter for me tomorrow due to 4 Elms destination. I will pass Nonna's at around 9.20 to do the faster ride leaving at 10

Fourth Tuesday in the month
9.45 Wisborough Green
10.00 Four Elms (Chartwell Barns)

[Alan M]

all a bit murky out there - maybe later

[Alan M]

OTHG - ooopps! didn;t quite make it on Tuesday - freaked out by low visibility - hoping for a better morning tomorrow and planning to pass Nonna's at around 9.20 for a steady ride to Betchworth for 10.00 and then Hartfield (The Pantry)

[Alan M]

I have updated and posted the winter rides at the top of this thread, usually a little shorter but just as much fun. I have been asked to remind you that although all are invited the OHG was originally set up for the over 50's to ride socially and it was never intended to be training for races. There are now two groups fast and slow both on Tuesdays and Thursdays so there is a choice of ride and target average speeds have been set for each group. Please be aware of some sensitivity if you push the pace beyond these targets. Generally, at least in the faster groups, riders may step up the pace, particularly towards the tea stop and at some well known sprint points but it settles back afterwards. I usually try and do at least one of these rides each week and I know that those of you who are regulars or have joined us from time to time speak favourably of the company and the routes. Looking forward to seeing you whenever you can find the time for a mid week ride. Alan

[Alan M]

Can't recall ride on Tuesday but will be passing Nonna's for the faster ride at around 9.20 weather permitting, Tuesday 9.45 (15-16 mph av) and 10.00 (17-18 mph av)

[Alan M]

Today's ride was great with a visit to the best cafe I know in Balcombe - i will e away this Thursday but it is the first of the slightly shorter winter rides with the faster ride leaving first. I hope some of you enjoy.
First Thursday in the month 9.45 Cranleigh 10.00 Barns Green (Sumner Ponds)

[Amy]

Attempted to go out on this but a stiff back and what felt like a stiff head wind meant I must have just missed them at Betchworth. Tried to ride after them with someone else who was late but I couldn't shift the stiff back so gave up and came back home after doing a little loop in the lanes.

Not all gloomy - got told by a white van passenger what a lovely @rse I had Wondered why they weren't in a hurry to get past me down Pebble

[Alan M]

Weather looks OK for the Tuesday OTHG rides. I'll pass Nonna Rosa's at 9.20 for the longer of the 2 rides to my favourite Balcombe cafe, so maybe see you there or at Betchworth 9.45 Four Elms(Chartwell Barns) 10.00 Balcombe

[Alan M]

Not sure about conditions so will take mountain bike to four elms by road leaving Sanderstead around 10

[Alan M]

I can't get out tomorrow but faster group leaves Betchworth early Second Thursday in the month 9.45 Barns Green (Sumner Ponds) 10.00 High Beeches (Nr Handcross)

[Alan M]

OK shorter ride for me tomorrow (Tuesday) since only 15 miles back from 4 Elms, so weather permitting passing Nonna's at 9.20ish
Second Tuesday in the month 9.45 Camelia Botnar (Nr Cowfold) 10.00 Four Elms(Chartwell Barns)