Dr Fosters Spring Clean   Ashleworth  207 km

New for 2009, The ride starts north of Gloucester. Similar route to Summer Saunter, with a some new lanes used in places. Few busy main roads ridden, canal tow paths used but easily rideable on your normal road bike.

A new slant on the classic 'Cardiff Byways' summer saunter. Starting from the banks of the River Severn, ride along mainly quiet lanes to the Wye Valley. Stopping at Monmouth for breakfast. Then across to the Usk Valley, after an 11's stop, it's down the Brecon Canal to Newport. Skirting around the town, over the levels for a lunch at Redwick. Then on to an afternoon tea stop at Slimbridge - via the Caldicot levels, Severn Bridge and Severn Vale. The final leg takes you up mainly quiet lanes and tow paths. As with 'Dr. Foster's Summer Saunter' there's only one major climb, and comes at about quarter distance of the ride.

Starting from: Ashleworth           Google map       Aerial view
Date: Saturday 4th April 2009	Time: 08:00	Distance: 207 km
Sunrise is at about 06:45   Sunset is at about 19:49     BST       Metcheck weather
AAA: 0     Total Climb:	Ev No: 09-236	Category: BR
Facilities: c f p r nm 100	Fee: £3.50	Speeds: 15-25 kph
No Mudguards required Parking free or reasonably priced, at start Camping at or near start Refreshments free or reasonably priced, at start and/or finish Food some free food and/or drink provided on the ride
Body: Black Sheep CC
Organiser: Mark Rigby        ROA: 5000
Address: 16 Battle Road  Tewkesbury Park  Tewkesbury    GL20 5TZ
Phone: 01684 292 390
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