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Which makes end of January/some time in February feasible.
Not wishing to piss on anyone's chips but this is The North (only just). We get weather up here and we have elevation. Unlike AHIJ out in the southern lanes when its a bit parky, there's a good chance of snow or getting half way up a hill and finding it ice clad during Jan and Feb. More than once I've had to turn around early on a ride because conditions have gotten a bit Mountain Rescuey. One of which I had to try and outrun an unexpected blizzard. Fun until my lungs felt like they were bleeding and I got pasted and a touch hyperthermic (not much of a cautionary tale, I'm quite slow).
Or you could have the best of days and an amazing ride in some of the best winter scenery this country has to offer. Just be aware that taking time off work, or booking trains etc is more of a gamble at that time of year.
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The_Seldom_Killer
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I'd love to do this. When are the 'ride leaders' thinking? Personally, to make it worthwhile I need a months notice so I can book a day off work to make a long weekend of it. Presumably others who might travel from London or elsewhere may need notice too. Which makes end of January/some time in February feasible.
But that's just me. Any ideas?