Croome Challenge

This ride will be quite challenging at 56 miles long, but although definitely undulating there are no severe hills, just some uphill sections! The countryside is beautiful and weather permitting we will enjoy lovely views across to the Malvern Hills. We aim to ride at least 12-13 mph on the flat but of course at individual pace uphill, and we always re-group at the top. The plan is to have two shortish refreshment stops: first one will be at Hillers cafe near Dunnington for a coffee/tea/snack, then Croome Park Cafe around lunchtime. We will go out on quiet lanes north of Pershore and return on lanes to the south, with just one short section on a main road between Evesham and Broadway.
The main requirement is a reasonably lightweight road bike in good working order (in particular please check your brakes and tyres). A water bottle is needed plus a spare inner tube, and a helmet is a recommended. Please bring a snack and a bit of cash for the coffee stops.