Over the Hill Gang mid week rides

[Alan M]

From November this is the new ride list
Programme for November 2014 to March 2015
Meeting Points
While Pebble Hill is closed, the Social Group will meet at Dauphin Cycles, Boxhill, at 9.45 a.m. and always depart via Boxhill, going past Ryka’s car park to pick up any other “socialites” at 10 a.m. The route will always be via Pixham Lane and up Punchbowl Lane to wherever……
The Fast Group will continue to meet at Betchworth at 10 a.m.
Fast Group Programme
1st Tuesday
Camelia Botnar – near Cowfold
1st Thursday
Whispers – Billingshurst
2nd Tuesday
Burgesh Court – Chiddingstone, Kent
2nd Thursday
Sumner Ponds – Barns Green
3rd Tuesday
Chartwell Barns Café – Four Elms
3rd Thursday
Bricks - Smithbrook Kilns, A281
4th Tuesday
Treacles – Chiddingfold, Surrey
4th Thursday
Café Elvira – Borde Hill Gardens
5th Tuesday
Southwater Country Park – Southwater
5th Thursday
Notcutts – Notcutts Garden Centre, Cranleigh


Social Group Programme
1st Tuesday
Treacles – Chiddingfold, Surrey
1st Thursday
Whispers – Billingshurst
2nd Tuesday
Cuckfield Golf Centre – Whitemans Green
2nd Thursday
Sumner Ponds – Barns Green
3rd Tuesday
Burgesh Court – Chiddingstone, Kent
3rd Thursday
Bricks - Smithbrook Kilns, A281
4th Tuesday
High Beeches Tearooms – High Beeches Gardens, B2110
4th Thursday
Café Elvira – Borde Hill Gardens
5th Tuesday
Milk Churn Tearooms - Rudgwick
5th Thursday
Notcutts – Notcutts Garden Centre, Cranleigh

Notes
Thursday rides are to the same destination for both groups. The idea is that Fast Group Betchworth riders take a short route to the destination and Social Group riders take a longer route and arrive while Fast Group riders are still there. This will give the groups an opportunity to meet and riders will be able to change groups for the return journey if they wish.
Other destinations which may be used on an ad hoc basis, depending on the weather are:
The Conservatory – Horsham
Strawberry Fields – north of Horsham, old A264
Stooks – Newbridge Nurseries, Broadbridge Heath
Chequers Mead – East Grinstead

[Alan M]

In the absence of anything other than this I will head off to the OTHG ride this Thursday, New year's day which I will assume will be "1st Thursday Whispers – Billingshurst", but could be anywhere given availability of cafes etc. - so passing Nonna's between 9 and 9.05 and onto Cycle Duaphin for 9.45, Rikers 9.50 or Pixham Lane/ Punchbowl Lane around 9.55. All will be welcome for this social medium paced ride.

[Alan M]

Over The Hill Gang
Programme for April 2015 – October 2015
Meeting Point
Both groups meet at Betchworth every Tuesday and Thursday. The Social Group (15/16 mph average) departs at 09.45. The Fast Group (17mph+ average) departs at 10.00.
Social Group Programme
1st Tuesday
Cuckfield Golf Centre – Whitemans Green
Link
1st Thursday
Sumner Ponds – Barns Green
Link
2nd Tuesday
Wiston Granary – Wiston
Link
2nd Thursday
Treacles – Chiddingfold, Surrey
Link
3rd Tuesday
Café Elvira – Borde Hill Gardens
Link
3rd Thursday
Kent - Choose on day from list below
See list
4th Tuesday
RSPB Pulborough Brooks - Wiggonholt
Link
4th Thursday
Bricks - Smithbrook Kilns, A281
Link
5th Tuesday
Whispers – Billingshurst
Link
5th Thursday
High Beeches Tearooms – High Beeches Gardens, B2110
Link

Fast Group Programme
1st Tuesday
Wiston Granary – Wiston
Link
1st Thursday
Bricks - Smithbrook Kilns, A281
Link
2nd Tuesday
Cuckfield Golf Centre – Whitemans Green
Link
2nd Thursday
Southwater Country Park – Southwater
Link
3rd Tuesday
RSPB Pulborough Brooks - Wiggonholt
Link
3rd Thursday
The Llama Park Café – Wych Cross
Link
4th Tuesday
Kent – Choose on day from list below
See list
4th Thursday
Sumner Ponds – Barns Green
Link
5th Tuesday
The Milk Churn – Rudgwick
Link
5th Thursday
Porcupine Pantry Café – Penshurst Place
Link

Kent Locations


KENT LOCATIONS
Burgesh Court – Chiddingstone, Kent
Link

Chartwell Barns Café – Four Elms
Link

Café 1809 - Hildenborough
Link

[belinda]

Hi Alan, I am looking for a ride on Thursday, Bridget mentioned your gang. Not sure what you do or how fast you are. What are the plans for this Thursday? I usually go out with the 16s. If you don't think am up to it I will take your daughter out for a spin.

[Alan M]

Maybe - the groups have been quite mixed and a bit fast of late - I struggled at times last week but mostly because of my fall - Robyn pushing mea bit - but you're welcome to give it a try and they will wait - I can be at Nonna's at 9 if you like and if you find it too hard I am happy to roll round with you at whatever speed since I am still recovering from my fall, A [url]http://overthehillgang.weebly.com/schedule.html[/url]