Phil Johnson is leading this ride and writes:
Start time 9.30 a.m.
Meeting point Hunsbury Hill Library, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, NN4 0RZ
Distance 47 miles
Refreshment stop The Skylark Cafe at Staverton at 27 miles.
Pace Steady
Time Expected Back Around 2.30pm
This ride is 47 miles, along pleasant roads to the west of Northampton, at a steady pace of around 12 to 13mph.
Starting off at East Hunsbury, we will ride to Milton Malsor, on to Tiffield and then to Caldecote. We will need to follow the path running beside the busy (and noisy) A5 for a short distance before crossing it at Duncote and back onto more bike friendly roads.
The ride will then continue east past Caswell, Millford, Little Preston and Woodford Halse before turning north just past Byfield. From there we will ride to our refreshment stop at Staverton, arriving, hopefully, before 12.00.
Suitably refreshed, it’s a pleasant ride to the long climb at Everdon, the point at which any of us that were tempted by the all day breakfast may regret their decision. We then continue on the final leg through Upper Stowe, Nether Heyford, Bugbrooke, Kislingbury and back to the start at East Hunsbury via Rothersthorpe.
Most of the roads are pleasant country roads with a few ups and downs, but with only one challenging climb. We are likely to return around 2.30 p.m., possibly earlier, but please remember to bring lights.
We look forward to welcoming all riders, and especially any new riders who may wish to join the ride.
Finally, sorry for any confusion about the ride leader – Phil Johnson has kindly volunteered to step in and lead the ride instead of Peter Bayles. Feel free to contact either Phil (07927 377191) or Peter (07979 850096) for any questions.
CTC Northampton 