A series of cycle rides open to members and non-members, as a healthy start to your year!
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Start and Finish from Grantham Cricket Club on Gorse Lane NG32 1AP.
As well as the routes below, each week there will be a shorter route for less ambitious riders, which will aim to average 10+ mph.
| Date   | Distance | Route No
 |
Route Description – Direction | 1st Group start time |
| Sun 8th Jan | 32 Miles | 9 | Undulating – Waltham / Harby | 9.30 |
| Sun 15th Jan | 41 Miles | 10 | Undulating – Whissendine | 9.30 |
| Sun 22nd Jan | 39 Miles | 14 | Hilly – Long Clawson | 9.00 |
| Sun 29th Jan | 45 Miles | 2 | Undulating – Colston Basset | 9.00 |
| Sun 5th Feb | 48 Miles | 3 | Undulating – Castle Bytham | 9.00 |
| Sun 12th Feb | 47 Miles | 11 | Hilly   – Cottesmore | 9.00 |
| Sun 19th Feb | 63 Miles | 6 | Undulating – Heckington / Bourne | 8.45 |
| Sun 26th Feb | 62 Miles | 7 | Hilly – Tilton on the Hill | 8.30 |
| Sun 5th Mar | 69 Miles | 13 | Undulating – Colston Basset/Bytham | 8.30 |
| Sun 12th Mar | 61 Miles | 4 | Hilly – Rutland Water | 8.30 |
| Sun 19th Mar | 59 Miles | 17 | 13 Hills – Vale of Belvoir | 8.30 |
There will be 5 groups, which will be expected to ride together, keeping to an average speed in the range of
Group 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shorter route 10+ mph
Group 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14 to 15 mph
Group 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16 to 17 mph
Group 4 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18 to 19 mph
Group 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 20+
- Riders should be realistic about their capabilities and sign on for the group appropriate to their ability.
- Will each rider also sign back in after each ride, so that we know you are safe, in case you cannot get back to the HQ , contact Janet East (mob. 07906 343 318)
- Entry Fee £3 per ride.
- Please ensure your bike is in good working order and take food, waterproof clothing and spare inner tube etc.
- A map of each weeks route can be downloaded from the club web site ‘Cycling’ menu.
- A full report, times and photos, when available, will also be posted on the web site after each ride.
- Free Refreshments will be available at the HQ before and after the rides to all riders and officials.
- See club website ‘Discussion Forum’ for updates in the event of bad weather.
- For further details and updates see the club website at www.withamwheelers.co.uk or tel. Simon Cocker 01476 570992
