Brekky on the Blackdowns - Sunday 12th July. UPDATE

[Robbo87]

Anyone want to join Brian and me for another tour of the Blackdown Hills this Sunday?
This will include a breakfast/brunch stop at a location not previously polluted by SWB - I think.
It's not an ultra long rideout because the Blackdowns aren't ultra big; also, it's set to be another hot day and, for me, a door-to door biking day approaching 100 miles will suffice.

Here's the itinerary:
09.15 hrs: Meet at the Shell filling station on the A38 - off of junction 27 of the M5 - EX16 7HD.
09.30 hrs: Leave for the Blackdowns.
PACE: Definitely no trackday antics on this one folks.
NOTES: Please be fuelled up and have your passports handy. Leg-stretch/comfort break along the way and yep, full brekkies are available for those of us riding the high cholesterol bus.
ROUTE: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/bp,+M ... FQAw%3D%3D
ROUTE UPDATE: I've extended it slightly, now just over 56 miles.

[AndyW]

Maybe

[Artty]

Yes

[billinom8s]

It's funny you always say no trackday attacks on every ride. I've seen you on track days and your road pace implies that track is too slow and there aren't nearly enough overtakes to be had.

[ptolemyx]

Interesting route at Sampford Arundel and Talaton
We've stopped at Dunkeswell airfield many a time so any other brekky stop will definitely be a new one to me

[Robbo87]

1. Interesting route at Sampford Arundel and Talaton
2. We've stopped at Dunkeswell airfield many a time so any other brekky stop will definitely be a new one to me

In order - 1. Yep . . . . and . . .2. Nope, not Dunkeswell airfield.

[Tvrv37]

Anyone want to join Brian and me for another tour of the Blackdown Hills this Sunday?
This will include a breakfast/brunch stop at a location not previously polluted by SWB - I think.
It's not an ultra long rideout because the Blackdowns aren't ultra big; also, it's set to be another hot day and, for me, a door-to door biking day approaching 100 miles will suffice.

Here's the itinerary:
09.15 hrs: Meet at the Shell filling station on the A38 - off of junction 27 of the M5 - EX16 7HD.
09.30 hrs: Leave for the Blackdowns.
PACE: Definitely no trackday antics on this one folks.
NOTES: Please be fuelled up and have your passports handy. Leg-stretch/comfort break along the way and yep, full brekkies are available for those of us riding the high cholesterol bus.
ROUTE: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/bp,+M ... FQAw%3D%3D
ROUTE UPDATE: I've extended it slightly, now just over 56 miles.

Do you mean the BP station Phil???

[AndyW]

I'm going to pass... Met forecast temps min 30 degrees (and somewhat higher in the sun on the road).

[ptolemyx]

"Do you mean the BP station Phil???"

Google shows it as BP but it is actually a Shell station. Unofficially referred to as Jcn27 services. Fuel there is VERRRY expensive. I normally pop on to Tescos at Cullompton for my E5

[Robbo87]

Do you mean the BP station Phil???

No, it's a Shell station now Phil, has been for quite a while - pic: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Sam ... FQAw%3D%3D

[Robbo87]

I'm going to pass... Met forecast temps min 30 degrees (and somewhat higher in the sun on the road).

Precisely why we're having a reasonable start time, reasonable mileage, and keeping to the Blackdown's leafy lanes and B roads (mostly), Blackdown Hills temp' forecast as below 30 deg' until well after midday and we'll be back at the Bluebell cafe then.

[Robbo87]

It's funny you always say no trackday attacks on every ride. I've seen you on track days and your road pace implies that track is too slow and there aren't nearly enough overtakes to be had.

It's a lie - it's a lie I say ! Proof of my public road bimbling will be demonstrated on the 12th !

[AndyW]

With luck you're (the forecast) is right but I'm playing safe. As a former ginger of viking origin I don't cope with these heat waves well

Have a good run..... See you on the next one

[Ming]

If England win tonight I'll probably not be in a fit state.

So I'll see you in the morning

[Blackgold]

See you in the morning people.