Rides Programme : Autumn - Winter - 2008

Published 24/08/2008

Start Locations.

HARLOW. The Shopmobility Hut, Post Office Road, Harlow Town Centre. GR: TL445102

BISHOP’S STORTFORD Bottom of Bridge Street, by the bus shelter, outside East Herts District Council offices. GR: TL488214

When rides start from both Bishop's Stortford and Harlow the meeting place will be agreed beforehand. Usually they will be either Much Hadham or Matching Green, but could vary according to destination.

Rides start from Bishop's Stortford every Sunday. Rides start from Harlow on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Rides on the 1st Sunday will be no longer than 30 miles, hopefully attracting new riders. Rides on the 3rd Sunday will be up to 50 miles. All other rides will vary from 35 - 75 miles.

All rides depart promptly at 9.00am. If you want to ride with the Section do ensure that your bike is roadworthy; bring adequate clothing for the likely conditions; carry at least a spare inner tube suitable for your bike; carry some water and emergency rations; be able to find your way home if you want to leave the ride part way. Don't undertake a ride unless you are sure that you can do the distance.

Rides are open to non CTC members. However, if after a few rides you wish to continue riding with us you would be expected to join the CTC. This has many advantages for cyclists; see www.ctc.org.uk

For more details contact John Curry on 01279 425214 or 07760 456817, or at

John

Date	Start Location	Destination	Comments
24 August	Bishop's Stortford	Finchingfield	A visit to the prettiest village in Essex for a Bosworths breakfast.
31 August	Bishop's Stortford	Wimpole Hall	A visit to this NT site for some tea and cakes. No fry-ups here! One of our longer rides.
7 Sept.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Waltham Abbey The Riverside Cafe	Another visit to this friendly café by the river. Out and back by the River Lea towpath.
14 Sept.	Bishop's Stortford	Reed. Silver Ball	Returning to an old friend. This classic transport café has been a favourite for years.
21 Sept.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Stebbing, Andrewsfield.	Always a welcome for cyclists at the flying club.
28 Sept.	Bishop's Stortford	Westmill. Old Post Office	Will we be able to eat outside this time? A delightful location and nice friendly café.
5 Oct.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Hertford. Rose Café	Cheap, cheerful and convenient. Another visit to this town centre café.
12 Oct.	Bishop's Stortford	Saffron Walden. The Mocha	Can you get enough of this "mecca"? One of our favourites.
19 Oct.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Writtle Ag. College Garden Centre	No map required to find this one. Just follow NCN R1 No fry-up's - but good jacket potatoes.
26 Oct.	Bishop's Stortford	Royston. Town Pizza.	Will it still be called Town Pizza? This café seems to change its name annually!
2 Nov.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Abridge. The Log Cabin	Downhill to cholesterol heaven! This unique establishment is irresistible!
9 Nov.	Bishop's Stortford.	Finchingfield, Bosworths.	Join the motorcyclists for breakfast. Again!
16 Nov.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Waltham Abbey The Riverside Cafe	Another visit to this friendly café by the river. Then ride home the long way!
23 Nov. Sept.	Bishop's Stortford	Stebbing, Andrewsfield.	A return visit to a favourite by the northern route.
30 Nov.	Bishop's Stortford	Saffron Walden. The Mocha	The best breakfast in town. Scrummy!
7 Dec.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Hertford, Riverside Garden Centre	More eating by numbers!
14 Dec.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Bedlars Green. Hop Poles	A tentative date for our festive lunch. Details to be confirmed.
21 Dec.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	To be decided on the day	This day last year was foggy & frosty.
28 Dec.	Harlow & Bishop's Stortford	Thornwood. Cross Keys	Weather permitting. To top up your Christmas intake!