Build Me Up Ride 2 Bishopstone

From the start we pick up some residential roads to get a feel of group riding, then onto station road, remembering to select a lower gear for the railway bridge. We bypass most of Bourton and then make our way over the shortest route to Bishopstone. After our break we take a wee diversion off the main road to avoid a hill and then an undulating road (and a few gear changes) takes us through Idstone to Ashbury. To add some interest we will pop by a restored (but not working it seems water mill) before picking up the road back to Shrivenham. You will see by the elevation profile below that our lowest point is 92m and our highest is 134 so no real mountains to climb!!!

This first of a series local Build Me Up rides for 2023 to improve both your fitness and confidence will a gentle ride to Bishopstone and Ashbury

We will be cycling on local roads with a wee bit of traffic but not much. Your ride leader will be guiding and encouraging you on this short safe route as well as giving tips on how to stay safe on the road.

we will stop for a chat over coffee at the Helen Browning's Royal Oak and perhaps talk about how the Build Me Up series will work over the coming months

Meet 10 mins before the start at the Stocks nr the Surgery What 3 Words ///fame.toast.intrigued. Please bring a spare inner tube and a pump which works for your tyres; Helmets are recommended; and of course wear appropriate clothes; a good pair of gloves will be appreciated by your fingertips. Don't forget your phone and some cash or plastic for your refreshments

We especially welcome newbies!