Inters/A-Ride for Sat, Dec. 12th

[Tony]

Saturday forecast is calling for +6C, dry with slight SW winds @ 6-7mph.

With the 2016 TdY route announced today and Stage 1 starting in Beverley, I was inspired to dig out and slightly tweak a route that Rich and I did in the Summer.

We've been planning to do this route for a while, and never quite got around to it, plus Rich and I have frequently talked-up our visit to Cafe Velo, for its good food and indoor bike rack.

It's a fairly smooth route, not particularly hilly and so I'm hopeful that we can get back before the 15:42 sunset.

As always for this time of year, fenders and lights recommended

118Km / 73 miles square to square. View and download the route at RidewithGPS or click the map.

[James Milner]

Nice route, Tony. Looking forward to it already!

[Tony]

Ouch, the Saturday forecast has certainly soured since yesterday

Slightly cooler and a looking like a soggy day.

I'll check again Friday evening, in the meantime Graham called and inquired about options to defer to Sunday (still cool, but mainly dry).

Anyone have strong feelings either way in terms of riding Saturday or Sunday?

Cheers.

[James Milner]

You're certainly right about the forecast Tony. The one positive for Saturday is that the wind is shifting round to the east which would give us a tail wind home. Sunday's winds are lighter, also from the east/south east and it's looking dry on Sunday too. I could do either day. Sunday's better weather wise but I'm prepared to go with the flow on this one.

[Jon G]

Like James can do either day but based on current forecast Sunday seems better

[Tony]

Just watched the lovely Lucy provide the latest view and it's going to be a fugly Saturday; LOTS of rain and possibility of sleet and snow from the start to the end of our ride.

Based on this and rider flexibility (above), I'm voting with my feet and will be in the square 10am Sunday.

Also confirmed that Cafe Velo is open until 15:00 on Sunday, so we're covered

[Graham T]

Sounds like a plan, we don't do Beverley very often, see you bright eyed and bushy tailed , see you in the square .

[Jon G]

Apologies guys I won't be there this morning don't wait

Jon