A chance to ride some nice bikes (including some we can't afford!)

Hi All

I appreciate it seems that I'm promoting the company I work for, and yes it is nearly 60 miles away for most of us in Warwickshire, but I'd just like to make you aware of an event we're running in April.

The link below shows the full details but basically it's an opportunity to ride some amazing bikes on pre-planned routes through a lovely part of the country (Rutland), talk to the UK suppliers/manufacturers to discuss all things cycling, meet the staff and also support a charity that is close to my heart, the Air Ambulance. My wife works for the latter plus they have recently attended a crash in which sadly a very good friend of mine passed away so I am more than happy to raise support for them.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/content/2013/03/road-bike-demo-days-april-2013-rutland-cycling/

If anyone is attending please let me know and we can either discuss lift sharing or arrange to meet.

Stratford Route 5 and 41 signing ride:

After a couple of rides and re-signing over the last few months the Stratford signing is much improved.  Bob, Ed and I have also come up with a draft plan for finishing route 41 through the middle of Stratford.  However, another ride to review this outstanding section and review the state of signing and the routes through Stratford generally was agreed to be useful.  I'd like to propose another ride, open to all who want to come along, either Saturday or Sunday 6/7th April.  Probable start time 10am, finishing 1 or 2pm.  Please let me know if you're interested and preferred date.  More details will follow...

Warwick Hospital sustainability Day - Thursday 28th March:

As part of this day I will be holding a Sustran's stall (I work at Warwick hospital) that will be running at least from 10am to 2pm and we're also hoping to have some bike-fixers on hand as well.  This day is primarily focused on the hospital workforce.  I've already had a couple of offers to help out through Lisa Hartley, but if you're interested in helping out then please let me know.  More details to follow...

POTHOLES ON THE GREENWAY - UPDATE

Hi all,

had the following update on the potholes on the greenway:

"this section has yet to have its final top surface laid, which will be tar spray and chip, like the rest of the route, and they can't do this until the weather gets better in the spring. The surface that's there at the moment is an open base course and they will rectify sections like this before they lay the final surface."

So good news, it will be sorted.

Paul