This ride comes in at 52 km (32.5 miles), but has many possibilities to be shortened, depending on the day. I wouldn't make it any longer, that's for sure.  A new coffee stop at a bit over 10km should get us off to a good start.  The route is NOT flat and I'll take that into account and may be a factor in the overall length. The route is generally West and North of Romsey.  Riders should not worry though; we'll travel at the speed of the slowest and that's likely to be us! 

 

10am prompt please at Green Acre (SO51 9AD and 07786403871).  Park on our drive if possible.  Refreshments available when we get back if folk have time.

Meet at the Goods Shed Art Centre & Whistle Stop Cafe in Tetbury GL8 8EY at 10:00. Ride starts at 10:30.

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The route heads north to Cherington, then east towards the Cotswold Water Park via Kemble and South Cerney.  Lunch stop will be at the water park (Gateway Cafe etc, next to Cotswold Outdoor).  We’ll return to Tetbury via Minety, Garden, Malmesbury and Shipton Moyne.  As well as the cafe at the start (and maybe the end - it closes at 4pm), we will plan to stop in Malmesbury for afternoon refreshments.

There is free parking at the Goods Shed, but people are advised to get there early as it will fill up quickly!