St Crispins to Upper Stowe 26.5m

Please note, this ride is currently subject to the weather and may be cancelled on the morning of the ride.
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This is a leisurely social ride, aiming for around 11-12mph. We will aim to stay together as a group for the whole ride, and ride at the pace of the slowest rider. Please do not sign up unless you are prepared to do that.
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Please make sure you are ready to leave on time, especially the leader!
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The route takes us through Upton Country Park, Rothersthorpe, Tiffield, Dalscote and Bugbrooke to Upper Stowe. We return via Church Stowe (where we will pause to see if we can count nine church spires from one viewpoint), Flore and Upper Harlestone.
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We will use a couple of short sections of cycle path alongside the A5.
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Here is a link where you should be able to download the gpx for the ride:-
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1646066837?ref=aso&share_token=aXkAdIGj30uzx5umKmiWXaIo297sFXArLisQ5r6Nej5uL7mdXk
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Please note the map below is zoomable.
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We will stop at the Barn Cafe at the Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre at Upper Stowe for refreshments. after about 13 miles.
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Please bring a helmet and remember to put it on (compulsory), spare tube and pump, and money for a drink. A lightweight lock might be useful, but don't buy one specially, as we usually have enough to go around.
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Cheers, Richard.