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Ashwell - Wells-next-the-Sea Classic 2021, Fri 10 Sept 2021

Martin LMartin L
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Hi all

Just an early note for the diaries... the annual CCA Classic to the sea will be setting off from Rhubarb & Mustard, Ashwell 8.30am on Friday 10 Sept 2021. 123 miles of fun for fish and chips, and then a train ride back from King's Lynn with a few refreshments.

Note it's the Club's September grass track event the next day. Always a great cure for a hangover.
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  • Martin LMartin L
    Hi all
    Just bringing this ride back to the top. Friday 10 Sept 8.30am... See your summer season off in style with a big ride to the seaside and some drinks and singing on the train home from King's Lynn. Maybe without masks on...
  • grahamaskewgrahamaskew
    I vaguely remember a sign for a brewery in West Acre. Well this is the brewery https://durationbeer.com maybe an alternative to the pub? Looks like they do food and have a tap room.
  • MartinhMartinh
    Have booked the day off.
  • Martin LMartin L
    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
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  • Bert -BBert -B
    Have booked the day off.
  • mattssmattss
    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Matt S

    Graham, I spoke with the brewery last year. It was a bit tricky as they weren't going to be open at the time we were passing and didn't really offer any food.

    I think the pub has done us a great turn the past few years and should keep the business with them... Assuming they have survived!!... Martin, I will get in touch with them.
  • grahamaskewgrahamaskew
    No worries Matt, Pub will suit more people anyway.
  • Martin LMartin L
    edited July 2021
    Cheers Matt. Yes - the pub in West Acre have been brilliant with speedy service and good grub. I think that cool brewery could be a separate trip one day.

    Many people have been on this ride before. But if you haven't - rest assured, it's always a good day and even though it sounds long, Norfolk miles do roll pretty easily, especially when chatting and drafting along in the bunch. Go for it!

    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Robert B
    Matt S
  • paulspauls
    edited July 2021
    I’m up for this... think 2019 was my last 123m ride to a pub!
  • djmarriagedjmarriage
    I'm in, hopefully better prepared than last year.
  • Toma_MToma_M
    Booked the day off.
  • mattssmattss
    Paul... No better reason to ride 123m either!!!
  • Martin LMartin L
    Martin L
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    David M
    Toma
  • Martin LMartin L
    edited July 2021
  • Matt_PalmerMatt_Palmer
    I'm in too. No apocalyptic weather though this time please.
  • mattssmattss
    Nice vid Martin!!
  • phil kphil k
    good skills....think i need to fit some new cleats....
  • Toma_MToma_M
    Nice one Martin 😃
  • mattssmattss
    Had a dream about the wells ride last night.. I missed it and was very upset... True story!
  • Martin LMartin L
    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Robert B
    Matt S
    Paul S
    David M
    Toma
    Matt Palmer
    Phil K

    Don't be in Matt's nightmare, folks. See you at Rhubarb & Mustard, 8.30am, Fri 10 Sept.

    Here's the full route:
    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28509468
  • AlistairMcAlistairMc
    Requested the day off so I should be able to attend.
  • mattssmattss
    The Stag at West Acre have confirmed they are OK to have us for lunch. I have set up another thread for people to make their choices if required...

    https://forum.ccashwell.co.uk/discussion/8266/the-wells-ride-lunch-thread
  • Martin LMartin L
    The gang is growing.

    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Robert B
    Matt S
    Paul S
    David M
    Toma
    Matt Palmer
    Phil K
    Alistair
    Mat Porter

    Rhubarb's can't accommodate us on the morning. They're on hols. I will think of an alternative start location.
  • ChrisLChrisL
    Please add me to the growing list, thanks !
  • Martin LMartin L
    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Robert B
    Matt S
    Paul S
    David M
    Toma
    Matt Palmer
    Phil K
    Alistair
    Mat Porter
    Chris L
    Dan H

    Remember to add your West Acre pub stop food choice here:
    https://forum.ccashwell.co.uk/discussion/8266/the-wells-ride-lunch-thread
  • StefStef
    + Stef
  • ChrisPChrisP
    Turns out i've got quite a few days holiday to use up this year so stick me down for the fun bus
  • Louie_TreziseLouie_Trezise
    I'm a yes as well (presuming I can reschedule my 2nd vaccine)
  • mattssmattss
    edited August 2021
    Strava tells me on the 2019 ride I burnt just over 4k calories so get your lunch orders in!!

    I'm not going to chase people so if you haven't requested food, I'm assuming you are taking a packed lunch! I will a submit food orders on Friday 3rd.
  • Martin LMartin L
    edited August 2021
    Martin L
    Graham
    Martin H
    MC
    Robert B
    Matt S
    Paul S
    David M
    Toma
    Matt Palmer
    Phil K
    Alistair
    Mat Porter
    Chris L
    Dan H
    Stef
    Chris P
    Louie

    Remember to add your West Acre pub stop food choice here:
    https://forum.ccashwell.co.uk/discussion/8266/the-wells-ride-lunch-thread

    Ely for morning coffee around 40 miles. West Acre is about 70 miles deep. Wells - for fish and chips if you fancy - is around the 95 marker.

    I still haven't arranged a new starting point but will do soon. Rhubarbs can't do the morning.

    Here's the full route:
    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28509468
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