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I plan to ride with Sotonia tomorrow at 9:30am at the main cross roads in North Baddesley. Course is 50 miles with a coffee shop stop. Cheers David Ardley

Today I went out with Sotonia for the first time (www.sotonia.co.uk). Jan Goble and Kevin King braved the weather as well. Jan and I went for the 50 mile option and Kevin the 75 mile course.

I found out too things 1) A reliability ride is a non-stop ride b) While it is not a race it certainly felt like it.

There were @ 20 riders in our group and I have to say I found them a very friendly bunch - I stayed with the leading pack and even they did wait at junctions for some to catch up.

The riders were of mixed ability and I think most people in the tri club would be happy riding with the different groups that we split into.

The usual club rides include a coffee stop.

It took a little chasing up. Here is what I have:

• Sunday 9:00am (Nov is 9:30am) with Sotonia Cycle Club (we are welcome). Normally three groups to cater for all standards. David Murchie, Nicole Johnson and Brian Minard usually go. Distance @ 40 miles with coffee shop stop. Meet at Knights Cross pubat junction of Rownams Road and Botley road. Full details on www.sotonia.co.uk
• Sunday Usual ride at the Happy Cheese (see training section)
• Saturday ride @ 10:45 from Eling Tide Mill