RT Meet at Tewkesbury - 08/07/17

[Sullivj]

Looks good to me - thanks David.

[David.]

Have come up with a potential circular route from Tewkesbury. It's approx. 100 miles in just over 3 hours riding time.

With the suggested route not being too long, it may be suitable for those who are only staying on Saturday night, who also don't have too far to travel on the day.

It's just one idea, some folks may have others or want to do their own thing.

[MacJ]

I have ridden some of the country on David's route and there are lots of spots either on or very close to it which are well worth a visit, so here are a few suggestions you may want to take up. It depends how much time you have.


A slight deviation around the A44 south of Evesham will bring you to Broadway. There is an excellent cafe at Broadway Tower with wonderful vistas across Worcestershire plus its an interesting ride on Fish Hill.


Close to Stratford and to the east is Wellsbourne Airfield. Again an excellent cafe, well used by bikers, plus a Vulcan Bomber and a Vampire jet on display.


if you want to push the boat out for lunch you may like to visit the Anchor in Fladbury. This lies between the A44 and B4084 to the west of Evesham. Nice guy runs the place, but then he's a biker as well. Cracking food and excellent lunch stop.


Finally just a suggestion while passing through the Malverns make a stop at British Camp. Lots of parking and a good tea bar called 'Sally's Place' on the A449.


You may have realised but I tend to navigate by cafes and pubs! There are some great biking roads in the area joining them all up.

[David.]

Thanks for your suggestions MacJ. The route now includes the POI's, which all look very interesting.
Although the mileage isn't excessive (114 miles),  the riding time is now 3 hours 46 minutes. With 4 stops, it could be a long day.

[David.]

The POI's suggested by MacJ do look interesting, hopefully will have time to visit all.

Broadway Tower - https://broadwaytower.co.uk/
Wellsbourne Airfield - http://www.wellesbourneairfield.com/
Anchor Inn Fladbury - http://www.anchorfladbury.co.uk/
Sally's Place - http://www.sallysplace.co.uk/

[DaveCly]

All looks good to me, and should be doable! Plenty of daylight available then!

[David.]

If at anytime anyone would like a copy of the suggested route, it could be emailed in advance or exchanged on the day.

[Sullivj]

Do you have a proposed set off time David?  Tim The Plumber and I are riding up on the Saturday, so want to get there on time.

[guest3954]

Do you have a proposed set off time David? Tim The Plumber and I are riding up on the Saturday, so want to get there on time.

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[David.]

Do you have a proposed set off time David?

Would prefer not to be leaving Tewkesbury any later than 10:00.

If that's too early for those riding up on the Saturday, we could always meet at one of the POI's later in the day.

If it's of any interest, the Travelodge Saver rate for Friday 7th July 2017 is £36 & the Flexible rate is £51,
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/401 ... 5D%5B0%5D=

[David.]

If anyone else is considering this meet, the Travelodge room rate for Saturday 8th July has now gone up to Saver £52 & Flexible £66.

If you are still undecided, don't leave it too late, the cost has gone up again, now Saver £54 & Flexible £69.

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/401 ... 5D%5B0%5D=

The Premier Inn is now fully booked.

[guest3954]

Thanks for the prompt David. We are now booked in for Friday & Sat.

[David.]

We are now booked in for Friday & Sat.

Nice one Mike, I see the rate for the Friday 7th has also gone up, now Saver £40 & Flexible £57.

You should easily make the start time on Saturday.

[David.]

The rate for the Friday 7th has also gone up, now Saver £40 & Flexible £57.

The rates just keep going up, now Saver £42 & Flexible £60 for Friday 7th, "Book Early" to avoid disappointment.

[Sullivj]

The increase in price is relative to the reducing availability - that's the Travellodge model.