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Ashwell - Wells-Next-The-Sea Classic 2020
The Ashwell — Wells-Next-The-Sea Classic 2020
Friday, 4th September 2020, 8.15am start from Rhubarb & Mustard
123 miles to the beach and then back on the train from King's Lynn.
Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28509468
COVID guidelines…
Not a formal club 'event', instead effectively a group ride (in groups of up to 6 if need be), with this forum thread being used to track names.
In a nutshell…
The only point-to-point Classic in the CCA calendar. Destination: The North Sea for fish and chips. Or, if you only fancy just some of the ride, we are always fairly near train stations (bring your mask), so there are plenty of options to bail out.
Self-sufficiency is essential. Bring everything you need; mask, a map or some way to self-navigate if you end up solo for whatever reason. We will go to The Stag in West Acre for a lunch stop.
If the weather forecast is rubbish: we'll cancel in advance. Though, frankly, that didn't stop us in the Great Downpour 2017 Edition… Shudder.
It seems like a long way, but Norfolk miles are different. Add in a bit of group drafting and all the lols along the way and you’d be forgiven for thinking it was just a ride to the shops for a pint of milk.
Some good things to know…
It'll be groups of up to 6 riders - if current guidelines remain. Let's look to be super disciplined in our group riding.
We will hit Arrington Hill early on (A1198) with the tail end of rush hour. Single-out and avoid spreading out and causing inconvenience to traffic.
We ride a short section of the A10 shortly after the onion-odoured canalside lane of Ten Mile Bank. Single out on this A-road, perhaps set off in small groups, stay extra vigilant.
Ensure you're able to navigate to one of the stations along the way should you need to bail out at some point. Ely, Downham Market and King's Lynn are in easy reach of the route to shorten the ride if need be.
Please only confident riders at the back please. And only take the front if you're confident of where you're headed. Shout out if you're suffering and keep an eye out for anyone getting lost behind - or shooting off the front down a blind alley and into one of the many pig farms we pass along the way. Bootiful.
Buy train tickets at King's Lynn in groups to get a slight discount. The Fenman pub is good for a pint while awaiting a train. I am unsure if we can order buffet food there at the moment - it may be best to buy things individually if need be. We should be able to store our bikes in the back garden. Let’s lock them all together.
We may have to split and go on a few trains throughout the evening, if there are many of us. Let's be accommodating to the staff and passengers and prioritise those who need to get back pronto.
Bring good lights. It will be dark towards the end of the ride and pitch black the other side of the train journey.
Some may want to ride there and back. Use this forum thread to get a posse together for that if you like.
This ride is always a good laugh, gives a great sense of achievement, and is a nice way to bookend the summer and let you chat with fellow riders. It's not a formal CCA event: so non-CCA members are very welcome.
I hope you can make it.
Cheers!
Friday, 4th September 2020, 8.15am start from Rhubarb & Mustard
123 miles to the beach and then back on the train from King's Lynn.
Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28509468
COVID guidelines…
Not a formal club 'event', instead effectively a group ride (in groups of up to 6 if need be), with this forum thread being used to track names.
In a nutshell…
The only point-to-point Classic in the CCA calendar. Destination: The North Sea for fish and chips. Or, if you only fancy just some of the ride, we are always fairly near train stations (bring your mask), so there are plenty of options to bail out.
Self-sufficiency is essential. Bring everything you need; mask, a map or some way to self-navigate if you end up solo for whatever reason. We will go to The Stag in West Acre for a lunch stop.
If the weather forecast is rubbish: we'll cancel in advance. Though, frankly, that didn't stop us in the Great Downpour 2017 Edition… Shudder.
It seems like a long way, but Norfolk miles are different. Add in a bit of group drafting and all the lols along the way and you’d be forgiven for thinking it was just a ride to the shops for a pint of milk.
Some good things to know…
It'll be groups of up to 6 riders - if current guidelines remain. Let's look to be super disciplined in our group riding.
We will hit Arrington Hill early on (A1198) with the tail end of rush hour. Single-out and avoid spreading out and causing inconvenience to traffic.
We ride a short section of the A10 shortly after the onion-odoured canalside lane of Ten Mile Bank. Single out on this A-road, perhaps set off in small groups, stay extra vigilant.
Ensure you're able to navigate to one of the stations along the way should you need to bail out at some point. Ely, Downham Market and King's Lynn are in easy reach of the route to shorten the ride if need be.
Please only confident riders at the back please. And only take the front if you're confident of where you're headed. Shout out if you're suffering and keep an eye out for anyone getting lost behind - or shooting off the front down a blind alley and into one of the many pig farms we pass along the way. Bootiful.
Buy train tickets at King's Lynn in groups to get a slight discount. The Fenman pub is good for a pint while awaiting a train. I am unsure if we can order buffet food there at the moment - it may be best to buy things individually if need be. We should be able to store our bikes in the back garden. Let’s lock them all together.
We may have to split and go on a few trains throughout the evening, if there are many of us. Let's be accommodating to the staff and passengers and prioritise those who need to get back pronto.
Bring good lights. It will be dark towards the end of the ride and pitch black the other side of the train journey.
Some may want to ride there and back. Use this forum thread to get a posse together for that if you like.
This ride is always a good laugh, gives a great sense of achievement, and is a nice way to bookend the summer and let you chat with fellow riders. It's not a formal CCA event: so non-CCA members are very welcome.
I hope you can make it.
Cheers!
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Matt S
David M
Dan H
rob
Matt S
David M
Dan H
Ryan
Keith
Spencer
Will
Robert B
Matt S
David M
Dan H
Ryan
Keith L
Spencer
Will
Robert B
Jess
Graham
VCC Keith
Nick
+Paul B
Thanks for organising Martin
European Football Championships.. Cancelled
Wimbledon.. Cancelled
Wells Ride Classic.. Defying the Covid-19 rule book!
Martin L
Matt S
David M
Dan H
Ryan
Keith L
Spencer
Will [there and back]
Robert B
Jess
Graham
VCC Keith
Nick
Stef
Paul B
Will R
Taff [there and back]
This cd be my first Wells trip 👍
Rhubarb & Mustard have confirmed they will open for us on the Friday morning from 7.45am which is very kind of them. Please buy a coffee or juice and support local business. They will let us inside. They have a loo.
Cheers.
We have spoken to the Stag Inn and they will be happy to receive us. To avoid delays and to help with Covid restrictions, we are able to pre order any food that you require.
The menu on offer is as follows:
Beef lasagne, chips & salad £10
Beer battered cod, chips & peas £11
Steak and ale pie £10
Ploughman’s with ham & cheese £7
Scampi, chips & peas £9
Ham, egg & chips £8
Baguette or Sandwich with side salad £6
Tuna Mayo
Cheese & Pickle
Ham & Mustard
Side Orders
Chips £3
I assume there will also be crisps/nuts and other salt based snacks available!
If you would like food, please list your order below. I will collate the orders and phone them through to the pub 24 hrs before (3rd Sept).
Ryan - Tuna Mayo Sandwich
Spencer - Ham & Mustard Sandwich
Cheers!
7.45am at Rhubarb & Mustard for coffee.
8.15am departing in groups of six, to the first stop-off at Ely Cathedral.
We are stopping off again at the Stag Inn, West Acre. If anyone wants to pre-order food: see above.
Cheers!
Martin L
Matt S
David M
Dan H
Ryan
Keith L
Spencer
Will [there and back]
Robert B
Jess
Graham
VCC Keith
Nick
Stef
Paul B
Will R
Taff [there and back]
Toma