West London to the Home of Shakespeare 2/6/2013

For this ride, we are heading to Stratford-upon-Avon avoiding Motorways for a more relaxed ride to take in the sights along the way.

We aim to leave McDonald's (A40 Target Roundabout) at 8am to get to our destination around 11pm. Once there, we plan to explore the town, have some lunch and generally act like a tourist We normally head back around 4pm.

Suggested route: http://goo.gl/maps/HkcjU

As usual it would great to meet some of the forum members, maybe you could meet us there or arrange to meet along the route.

RArch is this a ride open to all ?
when are you planning to do it Im in Romford and would love to tag along with the Mrs on the back

Sure, its open to all The date is in the subject title, 2/6/2013 (next Sunday).

Hope the time suits you, maybe we can leave 30 minutes later to give you time to cross London.

Looks like a super route, RArch, say hello to Anne Hathaway for me!

Sorry I can't join you this time - I will be committed in Swindon for the whole weekend (or is that 'should be committed'?).

Hopefully catch up for the next one.

RArch, I know you guys on your side of the pond do things differently, but " having lunch after arriving at 11 PM " seems odd. I knew you would make a mistake eventually. That's what happens when Meldrew leaves y'all on your own. :lol!: Have fun.

... but that's the bit I'll miss most - a moonlit lunch in a layby on the Banbury Road ...

Lol I had typed 11-12pm before I removed the 12, that's my excuse

Whos joining Nowun for the late lunch date?

You can put my name down, that's a lovely part of the country and hopefully should get the weather. Have checked and the there are some good restaurants to have lunch, should be a great day!

How did the trip go? Sure had some nice weather for riding.

Sorry to say it didn't. Duke1 couldn't go in the end and with my Wife feeling poorly there was no point in going myself.

Especially as I did end up riding to Tewkesbury on Saturday to AMS KTM to collect one of those orange things with a friend, it was an interesting ride back through the Cotswold area

We will save this ride for another day.

I hope Mrs RArch is feeling better and Duke1 is ok. Some nice roads through the Cotswolds.

I've booked time in the social secretary's calendar for 30 June so hopefully all will be well for then