Starting from Amersham, we will head out to Hyde Heath and Ballinger and come back via the Pednor Loop. We can stop for coffee in Chesham on the way back.
As always, your bike must be in good working order, bring a spare inner tube and pump, working lights as well as money and lock for when we stop.
Checklist of things to bring:
Helmet
Mudguards (especially the rear wheel)
https://bit.ly/3BEhVSE - these are good mudguards
Rear Light
2 tubes (1 if tubeless)
Pump/gas canister
Rainwear/gilet (worn or in your pocket/bike bag)
Layers are good for this time of the year
Water bottle
Face covering
Please have a good check over your bike the day before the ride to make sure it is road worthy. British Cycling have put together a handy video for checking your bike before a ride - How to check your bike - British Cycling's M Check
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=JwSi-AGwm5g&safe=truePlease take a minute to look at British Cycling’s guidance regarding cycling and COVID-19:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200512-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-Updated-Coronavirus-Guidance-0.
If you want to read what Public Health England say about COVID-19, please see below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance#guidance-for-the-publicI expect participants to take responsibility for ensuring they are well and not coming on the ride if they display signs of COVID-19. British Cycling are keen for group cycling to continue in the most socially distanced way possible. You can wear a mask if you feel it is appropriate. Ultimately, only you can decide if you feel safe from the risks of COVID-19 to ride at this time.