Race Group / A Group 23/08/15 "We'll settle in Settle"

With 'Wilko' AKA 'The Boss' MIA in the North of Scotland this summer and not to be seen back around these parts until the new term, (this year I hope).  

Speaking to Dave Jackson we've decided to go a bit further a field for a beautifulIy, epic, scenic ride.  This '1st Group/Race Group/A Group' ride will leave from the shop at 08:00, as we might as well make use of the daylight while we can.

The ride will likely encounter a few hills enroute, although nothing too strenuous (No Classics), a few downhills and some flat long speed (TT position) sections.  So something for everyone as we head over to Waddington, then onto Settle for an early lunch, 11:30, 90km covered 3hrs.  Back via the 'Trough/Forest of Bowland'  The pace will be kept within 'The Groups' perimeters/abilites, (more A Group, with the endurance nature of this ride) with a decent mph average, slightly slower on the hills will be permitted. 

No-one to be left behind, except at the end after we clear Preston and we're close enough to smell the food of Rufford Marina, where it's every man/woman for him/herself for 'Honours' at the 'Rufford' sign before the cafe, which i think has been removed so the new sprint finish is the pedestrian island just before the left to the Marina.  Second stop here if anyone wishes.  ETA - 14:30 with 180km covered (roughly)

The last time I led, a massive (for us) 18 made it round the IM Loop at a great clip with no mechanicals or whinging (just the way I like it) and from the feedback, coped amazingly well.  Hopefully the same, or more will sign on for this one.

No map attached as we know where we're I'm going ;-)