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If Bart could make the routes stored on Komoot 'Public' -- the one I tried to look at (Sun Short) was 'Private' -- then we could go to the Komoot site and get the instructions from there, and presumably we could take the text and rearrange it into whatever format we like.

Your other option is to take the GPX and run it through the program of your choice as many produce route shetts, RidewithGPS for example. There is a problem with these route sheets though that they are generated by what the program thinks are road junctions, this will apply to Komoot as well I expect

I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay to access the Komoot route sheets

If it helps, through our membership of AudaxUK, I can import files into the posh version of RidewithGPS and use the Trace tool to create cue sheets, though they need checking. Happy to share these with anyone..

Yes, that would be great. I’d just started the slow process of importing the routes into the free version.

Yes, can produce Excel route sheet as shown for you to turn into your favourite style.

Hi Sheila. This would be a fabulous thing to do. If you can do this for all the routes and send them to me, I can make them available. This in turn will save duplication of effort. The disclaimer is that these aren't as good as route sheets produced by a person as the program guesses at the turns, but they give a guide

Further to Pat and Mike's kind reply I am planning short rides so which ANWB would cover 21, 22, 23 or all three ?

Neil, will do the route sheets asap. Should be able to let you have them by mid-week or so. Members do need to be aware that they are auto-traced and may have inaccuracies. I shall check some but not the long ones!

Neil, I have sent the route shetes to you at news@etc as attachmentsd

Neil, just to let you and interested members know that I have Streetviewed and amended 3 detailed and useful route sheets so far, the kind I like to use, and am working hard on the rest of the short and medium rides. They include a few warnings where I think our tandem may have trouble! If anyone would like to do the same for the long routes, the medium routes usually seem to start and finish the same, so they do not have to be done from scratch.

Hi Sheila can you send them to neil@tandem-clun

Sorry fat fingers on a mobile . Hi Sheila can you send them to neil@tandem-club.org.uk please?

12 couples joined us for our Summer Meet in Brittany this year based at Camping du Goulet just outside Brest. The campsite gave us a warm welcome and proved to be an excellent choice with caravan, motorhome and tent pitches together with various styles of mobile homes for hire.
A group of us arrived on Friday and we started our evening entertainment with a game of Crazy Golf. Lisa won the game but Nina surprised us all with a hole in one on a very difficult hole!
We officially started on the Saturday with an evening drink and get together followed by Pizza at the bar (open especially for us).
Sunday’s ride took us to Locmaria-Plouzané for coffee then on to Plougonvellin then back to Trégana for lunch. On returning to the site we stopped to look at the Blockhouses and the lighthouse at the Pointe du Petit Minou – a beautiful location. The evening’s entertainment included a music quiz which was won by Rex and Hannah.
Monday’s ride took us through Brest, past the Naval dockyards to the Plage de Moulin Blanc for coffee. We then crossed the river on the Pont Albert Louppe bridge and cycled on to Tinduff for lunch. We stopped at Plougastel to see the Calvary and to give Nick the opportunity to buy us all an ice cream! This evening’s entertainment was Finnish Skittles – pilots v stokers.
Tuesday’s ride took us on a different route to Plougonvellin for coffee then on to the Pointe de St-Mathieu to see the Abbey and lighthouse. We stopped at Le Conquet for lunch then crossed the estuary on the cycle route before retuning to the site. The evening’s entertainment was Tandem Drive (similar to Beetle Drive) and was played at the picnic tables surrounding the pool – well done Andy for winning
Wednesday was the usual rest day and some of us took the excellent tram service into Brest to see the various sites (Museums or the large Decathlon store at Guipavas). The evening’s entertainment was a quiz on Brittany and Emma was the winner.
Thursday we headed north to St Renan then up to Milizac for coffee. We then did an amalgamation of 2 rides based at St Renan before dropping back down to the St Renan lakes for lunch. Entertainment this evening was organised by the campsite who provided a Crèpe evening for us. The evening finished with Nick and Kate providing the music.
Friday we cycled west but had to shelter after 2 miles as we had a torrential downpour! The weather cleared and we cycled on to Ploumoguer for coffee then on to the Pointe de Corsen – the most westerly point of mainland France. We continued to Porspaul for lunch and sat on the quay side watching the fish then returned to the site via Plouzané. The final evening’s entertainment was the awards ceremony for all the winners – we were also given a lovely present for organising the trip – many thanks! We finished the Summer Meet with a final game of Finnish Skittles then said our good-byes.
Many thanks to everyone who attended for making this such an enjoyable week in glorious weather, excellent scenery and great company!
Lisa & Ian Warren

Thirteen riders set off from the Museum of Rural Life in Glastonbury having first enjoyed refreshments in the cafe. Because of the threat of rain the route was shortened which allowed for a more relaxing pace across the Somerset levels to Wells and a welcome stop. 
We took the cycle path out of Wells, arriving in North Wooton in good time for lunch at Crossways where we were joined by more tandem friends for a splendid meal with a view of Glastonbury Tor in the distance. 
After lunch we headed towards Pilton and circled the Glastonbury festival grounds where there was still a lot of activity clearing up after last month’s festival. The second part of the route was hillier and the hardest climb proved particularly long and challenging, though probably fair to say slightly less so for those of us with battery assist, but we all made it. Finally we had a steady ride along the rhynes, passing the mile long caravan “village” on the outskirts of Glastonbury and back to the Museum, feeling relieved and grateful that the weather remained good all day.
Clive & Emma Bowyer

I have sent the short and medium route sheets to Neil to post for anyone who wants them. Please note that they are as accurate as I could do in the time available. As older tandem riders only used to road riding, we are not too keen on narrow paths and lots of unmade tracks through the woods, so I shall be developing largely on-road versions of a combination betwen short and medium to ensure we visit lots of cafes and all places of interest. Happy to share.

We too would like routes that stick to normal roads, but we're already en route to the rally so can't print up anything. Might someone be able to do that for us so we can collect them when we arrive? Pat and Mike Strauss

I'll print a set Pat and Mike

I am working on these and will send them to Neil when ready. I am trying to ensure that they visit all the things to see and little towns without making them too long. Because of a shortage of roads I am using some wider cycle paths after consulting my captain!

This month’s ride will take place on Saturday 16th August, starting at 10:30 sharp opposite Lyall’s Café in the Market Place, Eynsham (5 miles west of Oxford). Lunch will be at The White Horse, a community-owned pub in the lovely village of Stonesfield (https://www.thewhitehorsestonesfield.com). There is a free car park in Back Lane, Eynsham: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgYfYaqLVYU2TRZ98?g_st=ipc Technical issues mean that we can’t send you the route until Tuesday at the earliest, but we expect that it will loop around Wychwood Forest and pass through Charlbury en route to Stonesfield. The total distance should be 30-32 miles and there are likely to be a few short and sharp hills. The pub has asked for numbers and menu choices a week in advance, so please can you peruse the attached lunch menu (also available at https://www.thewhitehorsestonesfield.com/menus) and send your selection to liz.masterman@gmail.com by Friday evening, 8th August? Thank you! Best wishes, Liz & Guy https://www.thewhitehorsestonesfield.com/_files/ugd/6929a1_b080d3a1cdfb46ce8da8ff3c715e17b0.pdf

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52130002

Have just sent Neil the following route sheets that are the kind of surfaces we like to ride, i.e. on paved surfaces with just a little bit of walkable narrow/rough path if necessary: Sunday 48 km, Monday 64 km Tuesday 60 km,Thursday 62 km, Friday 62 km. These are for our own use - no guarantees but as accurate as I could make them, with cafes and 'sights' indicated..

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52130002

When is the welcome party and where can I find the whole schedule? We're looking forward to seeing you all soon!

We are arriving a little late - Sunday PM - on the boat Friday night. Looking forward to meeting new friends - David & Kate (Oxford)

Received an email today into the Thameswey Group email address "We are arriving a little late - Sunday PM - on the boat Friday night. Looking forward to meeting new friends - David & Kate (Oxford)"

Saturday is the day of the start of the 2025 ITR.The gates of the campsite will be open from 09:00 onwards. Feel welcome to arrive anytime therafter! Please call at the marquee on the rally site upon arrival before setting up camp. You will receive a package including a schedule and other information.

I have stored the routes on my Komoot account available for all - I am not familiar how other people can find them but names of the routes are as published on ITR 2025 Hope this works for anyone who want to use the komoot routes. best regards Evert van der Laan first time at ITR

I just found out i could make a collection of all the tours - this is the link where anyone could find them https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/collection/3736109/-itr-2025

Arrive at camo site today, just let campers know that the toilet block has no soap or toilet tissue, looks like you have to supply your own.

Flags flying let people know we are arriving 😄