The Rugby 50/100 challenge - Yes that's 100 miles starting from Rugby

You've done the first bit, and found this page. Welcome to the only active cycling group (on Skyride) based in the Rugby area. Starting at Rugby Benn Hall, this challenge will be 2 x 50 mile laps, making this a 100 mile ride. (You can do just one lap if you wish). This will be happening regardless of weather. Please dress appropriatly. The route will be: Rugby ---> Priors Marston ---> Fenny Compton ---> Bishops Itchington ---> Leamington Spa ---> Offchurch ---> Birdingbury ---> Draycote ---> Rugby Route will be all on road. I will be aiming for anywhere between an average of 10-13mph. The main purpose for me is for fitness. I ride a Hybrid, not a road bike. We can go a bit slower if need be. This is not a race! For some, this will be the first time doing this distance. Please ensure you bring spare inner tubes / pump. Helmets are recommended. Please ensure you bring suitable amounts of liquid and food to keep you going (you will be burning around 6000 calories if you do the 100). Also lights will probably be required in case it starts to get dark. Please bring along some money for a drinks and a snack/lunch. Please also make arrangements should you suffer mechanical breakdown, or you get lost. This ride will not be suitable for mountain bikes. Only bikes with 700c wheels will be suitable (e.g. road and hybrids). Expect to be doing 12mph or more on the flats. Each lap will be as the following link: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/281126033 There will be planned stops. These will be: a shop somewhere around Bishops iIchington (if we can find one), Barby Nurseries cafe (for lunch -40minutes) and The Butchers Arms in Bishops Itchington for drink / snack. If anyone wants to contact me, or has questions, please do so at [email protected] I hope to see you there. Paul