2012-04-07 Sat 8am - Bournemouth - (The 100 Club)

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This is one of two century rides i've run a few times... the other is Bristol on 24th March.

Plan is to meet on Richmond Green around 8am and ride some bikes to the sandy beaches of Bournemouth. Barring any problems we should arrive during daylight (but please bring some lights!), and so all have time to unwind with our vices of choice, before trains back into London.

The idea is to have a nice chilled day in the saddle, with occasional pain, and eat up some country lanes. Nobody will be left behind, but if you find 50miles tough then you might struggle on this. Anyway, if you fancy coming along have a read of the following blurb.

Self-sufficiency
Bring tools, spare tubes, appropriate clothes, plenty of food and water, lights, batteries, etc. Familiarise yourself with the route, swap numbers before departing, and charge your phone. Eat/drink little and often.

Check your bike
Give it a look over before the ride – tighten, inflate, oil, kiss, and make sure it’s roadworthy.

Road etiquette
Try to remain vigilant on the country lanes, especially when navigating blind corners. Let others know when you are slowing or coming past, and for the benefit of those behind you, call out or point at hazards such as potholes and cars. If you have a puncture, mechanical or drop off the back, call out to those in front to wait, and unless they hate you, they’ll pass the message forward. Don't go off the front as it splits the group, unless it's a major hill, in which case we will always stop and regroup at the top where there will be an awards ceremony.

Thanks to Tommy(The Brick) for much of the route, and unless the forecast is torrential rain and gale-force winds, the ride will go ahead regardless of the weather.

**Depart 8:00am **
Richmond Green

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