Something a bit different this weekend - a 116 mile Coast to Coast to Coast ride, from Weston Seafront, down to Lyme Regis, then back to Weston!

The route’s been test ridden this week, road closures checked for, and most importantly - Fish’n chips quality tested. All it needs now is some fine people to come along and ride it.

Planned stops are:
North Curry Community Cafe: @ 30 miles
Lyme Regis Seafront: @ 58 miles
The Feed Station Merriot: @ 77 miles

It’s always difficult to know how many riders will turn up for a ride like this. One thing’s for sure, there’ll be a mix of abilities, which makes keeping a big group together tricky - and frustrating for some. If there’s a decent turnout I propose to lead a “no drop” rear group, and have either a forward group with nominated leader, or just allow the forward group(s) to form organically on the road - let’s see what the numbers are on Saturday. The bottom line is it’s not a school trip - if you feel like pressing on and being first to the chippy, you should absolutely do it. The working assumption on the day will be, if you’re up ahead, you’re fine.

The route makes good use of lanes to avoid main roads. Expect the usual country lane hazards: gravel, pot holes, horses, oncoming traffic etc etc. Watch your speed around blind bends and be mindful of stopping distances and riders behind you.

A couple of time constraints:

The North Curry Café doesn’t open until 10am - fly across the levels too quickly, and you might have to wait a few minutes.

The Feed Station Café closes at 16:30. Chill out in Lyme Regis too long - and you’ll be drinking your coffee from a cardboard cup outside a petrol station! ( ideally, leave Lyme by about 14:15 )

Meet up outside The Grand Pier, ready to roll at 08:00. Should be fun!

https://www.komoot.com/tour/752094558

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