Evening ride series: Lower Quinton Lanes 19 miles

This ride will be suitable for those of you wth road bikes who might perhaps want some sportive training or a mid-week ride to make the most of balmy summer evenings (we can hope). We will aim to do about 12 mph on the flat (if no headwind!) and pedal most of the hills. Of course, hills will need to be taken at your individual pace and we always pause to regroup at the top and have a breather and a drink. We will set out south and up past Hidcote, through Ebrington, and round over the hills to Ilmington. Then some flatter lanes via Armscote and Preston on Stour, back to the start. The plan is to make good use of daylight hours by riding first and then if we want to, we can have a tea/coffee/drink at the College Arms before going home. The main requirement is a reasonable lightweight road bike in good working order, particularly with regard to tyres and brakes. A water bottle will bed needed and a helmet is recommended .Please bring a bit if cash of you want a drink.