Thameswey

19th September 2021 ride : Starting from The Waterfront Cafe, Benson at 10:30 after elevenses. 35 mile ride with lunch at the Red Lion Charlgrove. Attendance confirmation to peter.hallowell@btinternet.com by 6th September

Relaxed rides, generally on 3rd Sunday of the month. Distances range between 20 to 35 miles depending on time of year

Relaxed rides, generally on 3rd Sunday of the month. Distances range between 20 to 35 miles depending on time of year

Meet at the Greenham Control Tower: Opens at 10am. https://www.greenhamtower.org.uk Please note. There is a HEIGHT RESTRICTION at the entrance to the car park – I will ask if it can be open for the day, but this may not be possible. There is space before it to stop and unload if necessary. Will leave at about 10:45, so enough time for a quick look around if you want to. Outside, on the runway side of the tower is a memorial and I believe the upper floor will be open, with views over the Common and beyond. Lunch at The Vine, Hannington. www.thevineathannington.co.uk aiming to arrive 1.00-1.30pm. Please could I have menu choices and confirmation of those wishing to join us on the ride or at the pub by Wednesday 13th. Route attached GPX file. If we are running late we can cut between Ibworth to Hannington. For those who are not ‘assisted’, there are a few challenges along the way… A short, sharp climb before Ibworth (after crossing the A339, care needed!), after lunch Plantation Hill will get the lungs working but views from the top are a fair reward, and finally, after crossing the Headley Ford, another short, sharp climb back up onto the Common.

PS Height Restriction is open during the day, so rooftop tandems will be ok.