Upton Salcey CW Loop 26m

This is a leisurely social ride, aiming for around 11-12mph. We will aim to stay together as a group for the whole ride, and ride at the pace of the slowest rider. Please do not sign up unless you are prepared to do that.
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Please make sure you are ready to leave on time, especially the leader!
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The route takes us through West Hunsbury, Milton Malsor, Collingtree, Wooton and Quinton to Salcey. We return via Hartwell, Roade, Blisworth, Rothersthorpe, Pineham Village and Upton Country Park.
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There are a couple of short sections on main roads, but they are wide enough to allow vehicles to pass easily. There is also a potentially busy junction between Collingtree and Wooton, but we can dismount if necessary.
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Here is a link where you should be able to download the gpx for the ride:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1414867343?ref=aso&share_token=aUzbRQXkFVJCR80dy9r5hrhJPVpwm6nb7YvjMxM1HxsjfAvhTW
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Please ignore Komoot. This is NOT an expert ride, but I don't seem able to change that at the moment.
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We will stop at the cafe at Salcey for refreshments after about 13 miles.
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At time of posting, the weather forecast suddenly looks really good!
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Please bring a helmet and remember to put it on (compulsory), spare tube and pump, and money for a drink. A lightweight lock might be useful, but don't buy one specially, as we usually have enough to go around.
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Cheers, Richard.

We never leave anyone behind