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CHANGE TO PLANNED RIDE OUT ON 9TH NOVEMBER

Hi Everyone, I have decided to change the route for the Ride Out tomorrow 9^th November due to the strong possibility of adverse weather conditions in Shropshire. If the weather forecast is correct there is due to be sleet showers coming in from the West with temperatures in rural areas barely above freezing. Therefore, we’re heading in the opposite direction to the sunny East as far as the Howardian Hills which promises to be dry and sunny.

Can we now meet at Greggs on the A59 at Clitheroe at 9.45 for a 10am start. We will stop for a brew Stop in Pateley Bridge with Lunch at Leyburn. Total mileage is approximately 166 miles and I would expect to be back at Greggs at 4.45pm.

Sorry about the late change but there’s no point riding in adverse weather if an alternative is available.

Hope you can all still make it.

Cheers - Derek Saunders

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