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Friday C ride to Lord Morton's
The Bridge
DOes what it says on the box. 15.5 mph
Premier Inn
This week we are back to the usual meeting point - outside the Premier Inn. The ride will be 54 miles Bridge to Bridge, out to Clent via Belbroughton and back via Chaddesley Corbett. Café stop at Willow and Boar after 32 miles. Pace 14/15 mph, 3,200 ft of climbing. MAXIMUM 12 RIDERS including me.
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
D/E ride to enjoy at an easy pace and distance. Smiles not miles. Approx 27 miles. Pace 12-13mph AVE.
Cafe stop at Hill Top Cafe, Top Barn.
I will be leaving the group in Hallow, straight route back to the start.
Route Link below.
www.strava.com/routes/2914968410801420652
Group B ride. Tenbury Wells and Cleehill route.
New Road, WorcesterWorcester,WR2 4 Map
83.51km distance and 1,341m elevation. There is a coffee stop at the top of Clee hill. We will wait for riders at the tops of hills, you need to be reasonably fit to ride the 17/18mph average. Route www.strava.com/routes/2742420383820222912. ETA back to Worcester around 12 following a 30 min coffee stop.
Improvers B/C chaingang - A38/Kempsey see details
St Peters Garden Centre
Please note change of scenery/circuit this week.
Training session for skilled, smooth through-and-off paceline riding. Aimed at B/C riders either new to racing, wanting to improve their speed and skill, or those who find the 25 mph 'A' group chaingang too much. I aim to run these every 2-3 weeks through May-June leading up to the TLI evening race series if the interest is there.
This is a (potential) drop ride but the emphasis is definitely on the craft of paceline over getting a workout. We will start slow then aim steadily increase over 4 laps ~40 minutes but keep majority of group together, probably getting to around 20 to 22 mph. Riders should be reasonably fit and comfortable riding in a group and holding a wheel.
There will be a chat at the start to make sure everyone understands what's going on (i.e. I'll get on my soapbox about how I think it's done properly!).
Please hit 'Going' or comment below to indicate numbers.
Past Events
The new inn at Claines
We leave the new inn at Claines at 5;30
14/15 average speed
All welcome
Return back to worcester in Norton area.
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/106999946
Wednesday Gentler Alternative ride
Premier Inn
Tomorrow’s edition will be 43 miles Bridge to Bridge, and the route will be Ryall - Hanley Swan - Wyche cutting - West Malvern - Alfrick ( café stop ) and back to Worcester. C/D pace.
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
Upton - that sounds nice and gentle!
However it is a hilly route out, coffee after 32 miles, flat back. 50 ish miles in total, 3,300ft of ascent, 16/17mph.
www.strava.com/routes/2964132271730391746
Well-being Ride Revills Farm Shop
This week the Well-being Ride will start from Revills Farm Shop in Defford WR8 9BS. We will meet in the car park at 9.45 AM and set off at 10 AM. There are two loops to choose from. One is just under 12 miles long and the other is 20 miles. We aim to ride at 9-12 mph in small groups of 6-8. No one will be left behind. On return we will meet for coffee and cake. Please tick ‘going’ if you intend to join us. This helps us with our planning. Please carry your membership cards with you if you are a WSJCC member. See you all on Sunday 🙌. The routes are below.
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/105397608
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/105400972
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
57 miles bridge to bridge, 2900ft of ascent, 16/17mph. www.strava.com/routes/2963126807531065628
Worcester bridge
Meet on sunday at 9 on worcester bridge.
14/15 average speed
We’ll go south ok.
Ashleworth hub
All welcome.
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/96362335
The last leg - Stratford 70 - C Ride
Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
The last endurance training ride for Ride London. Just over 70 flatish miles to Stratford and back. This is a tried and tested route that originally came from the Ree's catalogue, so you know it is going to be good.
Speed, well not great for me at the moment so I will probably slow everyone down to a respectable 16 mph. This ride is all about the miles, so I am not going to fret about meeting the published speed. This ride sits under the C Category, please refer to the categories on the website wsjcc.co.uk/club-rides/
Route www.strava.com/routes/2938350922541599422
Cafe stop is likely to be the Pantry Cafe, although might change this as they don't do breakfast foods, just cakes and sandwiches. I am open to suggestions.
Important things to note
1. Start time is 8.30 am, if you want to go on the ride click on going (not maybe). If you change your mind, please remove yourself.
2. I am not a tour guide, pop the route on your garmin and remember this is a team effort. Everyone should be looking out for each other, if the front of are leaving someone behind you shout, if you lose someone you shout, and take your turn on the front. Especially if you are a giant.
Club rules apply wsjcc.co.uk/group-riding-guidelines/
Group B/A ride Ashleworth Hub and return
St Peters Garden CentrePear Tree Farm, BroomhallWorcester,WR5 2NY Map
strava.app.link/IuFPtjGwdqb
We will riding at around a 20 mph average. Stop at Ashleworth for refreshments if people wish and ETA back at St.Peters around 11am.
St Peters Garden Centre
This Saturday the meeting point will be ST.PETERS GARDEN CENTRE. The ride will leave at 9.00am and head to Newent for a café stop at Rose’s Garden Centre. The distance from and to St Peters Garden Centre is approx 55 miles. Maximum 12 riders including me.
WJSCC Crit at Stourport Track (BMCR membership required)
Stourport Track, Stourport
A, B, C riders start at 12:30, 50 minutes plus 2 laps
D, E, F, G and women start at 14:00, 50 minutes plus 2 laps
Sign on will open at 11:30
Warm up 12:00-12:30 for race 1
Warm up 13:30-14:00 for race 2
There is space for entries on the day - £15
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
E ride - 31 miles, no major hills (except to look at), c13 mph pace (dictated by group). Coffee stop at The Glasshouse at Holloways.
[🎶Singing optional🎵]
Route: connect.garmin.com/modern/course/105270740
The New Inn at Claines
Thursdays ride will be a 2 hour ride ending up at our club social .
Those that want to can ride on and others can stop for a few beers.
14/15 average speed
Meet outside the new inn at Claines at 5:30.
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/72308587
Thursday Club Run - weather looks too good to miss.
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
Usual format of 50ish miles, 16/17mph. Currently thinking of a route - I’ll edit once I’ve thought!
Wednesday gentler alternative ride
Premier Inn
The route for this ride is via Claines and Droitwich to Hartlebury, then refuelling at the Willow and Boar in Cakebole ( perfect name for a café ) before returning via Rushock and Hanbury. 47 miles Bridge to Bridge, C/D pace.
1000 Sunday Club Run to Wootton Wawen
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
Slightly later start as the weather doesn’t look great first thing. Out to Wootton Wawen for coffee. 55ish miles, fairly flat, 16/17mph.
Premier Inn
I will be leading a D ride on Sunday, 34 miles Bridge to Bridge at 13.5/14.5 mph. Route out through Moseley, Ockeridge and Camps Lane - back through Shelsley Beauchamp and Martley. Café stop at Cob House after 22 miles. Maximum 12 riders including me. PLEASE NOTE it is a 9.30am start!!!
Worcester bridge
We leave at 9
14/15 average speed
Broadway look s likely
All welcome
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/56578057
Black and gold coffee stop 80ish
Premier inn new road
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/103992572 80ish miles around about 16-17mph coffee stop just over half way at black and gold. Pretty flat :).
The Countryside CentreWorcester,WR5 2 Map
2 hour ride around 19/20 mph route to follow.
I will do a check at 7am tomorrow on the weather.
Saturday C/D Ride *9.00am* Premier Inn 50 miles @14.5 average.
Approx 45-50 miles @ 14.5 mph. Not too hilly, no one left behind.( translation: wait for me!) Cafe Stop. 12 riders max. *Sunshine guaranteed *
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
50 ish miles, 16/17mph. I haven't thought of a route yet but I need to come back via Pershore so probably Beckford Post Office.
The new inn at Claines
Leave the new inn at 530. 14/15 average speed
Going north
All welcome
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/76366163
Beginner / improvers chaingang - info in the details
Upper Broadheath - junction of Ankerdine Road and Bell Lane
Another one after a successful first run.
Training session for skilled, smooth through-and-off paceline riding. Aimed at B/C riders either new to racing, wanting to improve their speed and skill, or those who find the 25 mph 'A' group chaingang too much. I aim to run these every 2-3 weeks through May-June leading up to the TLI evening race series if the interest is there.
This is a (potential) drop ride but the emphasis is definitely on the craft of paceline over getting a workout. We will start slow then aim steadily increase over 4 laps ~40 minutes but keep majority of group together, probably getting to around 20 to 22 mph. Riders should be reasonably fit and comfortable riding in a group and holding a wheel.
There will be a chat at the start to make sure everyone understands what's going on (i.e. I'll get on my soapbox about how I think it's done properly!).
Please hit 'Going' or comment below to indicate numbers.
St Peters Garden CentrePear Tree Farm, BroomhallWorcester,WR5 2NY Map
This Wellbeing & Introductory ride will start from St Peter’s Garden Centre, Norton on Sunday 8th May 2022 meeting at 9.30am and setting off at 9.45am, for those of you planning to drive to this location you will find plenty of parking on site. This ride will consist of two loops of approx. 10 miles riding at 9-12mph, we will pass by the start after the first loop so if you want to drop off you can do with ease.
We plan to ride in small groups 6-8 and on return to base, we hope to be able to sit in the garden area and enjoy refreshments. Finally, if there are concerns about the potential weather conditions, we will post a final decision at 7.30am on the morning of the ride. Please let us know as soon as possible if you hope to join us so that we can get on with our planning as we have a few ride leaders away on this date.
Ride organisers Jan Basford and Andrew Green
“Check out 8.2.22 Loop 1 Kempsey on Strava.”
www.strava.com/routes/2722426046556848348
“Check out Loop 2 2.5.22 Wadborough on Strava.”
www.strava.com/routes/2768267383520646912
0930 Club Run to Potted Pantry
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
Usual format, 55 miles, 2300ft of ascent, 16/17mph
Worcester bridge
Meet at worcester at 9.
14/.15 average speed
Cafe stop Oscos near Bidford.
All welcome
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/40384483
The bridge
Does anyone fancy a longer 75- 100 miler on sunday starting earlyish at 8… stops at broadway and then maybe clives of upton?
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/69560426 or there is this that would be shorter… connect.garmin.com/modern/course/82712081. About 16mph?
Saturday A/B brisk training ride
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
Maybe heading round the Alfrick Suckley circuit. Fairly easy as I'm racing Sunday.
Group training ride at brisk and consistent 18 mph for around 2 hours, occasional sprint and some through-and-off thrown in. Riders should be reasonably fit and comfortable at speed in a compact group.
Read the advice here wsjcc.co.uk/group-riding-guidelines/
Proper mudguards if wet or expect to get asked to stay at back of group.
Saturday 7th May E Ride 9am Premier Inn
E paced ride for riders wanting to move up from WellBeing ride or just out for a leisurely paced ride.12.5-13.5 mph average and about 35 miles with Cafe stop at 20 miles.No major hills and no one left behind. *12 riders max* Meeting at 9am @ Premier Inn,River Bridge.
St Peter’s Garden Centre
60 mile loop starting and ending at St Peter’s Garden centre with an extra 22 mile loop for those that want it. Stopping in Royal Hop Pole around 35 miles and again at garden centre at 60. Maximum of 12 including me and one other already reserved.
Steady D ride taking in the Lenches, stopping at Clives of Cropthorne for coffee and back via little comberton and Pershore.43 miles at 13.5-15 mph depending on riders. we will wait at the top of hills and no one will get left behind
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
Usual format, 50ish miles, 16/17mph, in a south westerly direction. Come with some ideas…. Ashleworth perhaps?
The new inn at claines
Usual format.
14/15 average speed
Going north /west ok
All welcome
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/54375781
Ride to the Rhydd and time trial
Worcester bridge
Ride to The time trial tomorrow night leaves the bridge at 530 sharp ok.
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
59 miles 3600 feet climbing
C/D pace
Cafe stop The Buttery by Ludlow Castle
Sunday bank holiday E ride from St Peters Garden Centre
Easy paced E ride covering 37 miles at a pace of no more kathy 🙂 (12.5mph) with a coffee stop at Clives fruit farm Upton.
No more that 12 riders max and the route can pick up at the premier Inn.
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
50ish miles usual pace with cafe stop around halfway