9am (or earlier if majority wish) from HQ

I am thinking of trying a special pre-Valentines Day club run for those who like it slightly harder and faster...

The only way is Essex Club run to Poppy's Tea Room, Thaxted.
Lovely place Thaxted. Really nice Cafe stop by all accounts. www.poppystearoom.co.uk
65 miles ish in 4 hours 15 mins (including the stop)... 18 to 18.5mph average speed, mixed terrain.
It is SW of Bury, so likely to be out into the wind and back with tail wind ...
I will lead it and navigate it.
I aim to make it brisk, not stupid, but fun and with an enjoyable and different tea stop.
We will of course not race for primes ;-) or hilltops 8-)

So, anyone up for the TOWIE A+ ?

If enough people express an interest I will seek approval from the Club to run as a one off experimental A+ ride.

Jonathan Howe