Club Runs - Social Rides
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Note that these are informal social rides and are not organised club "events", therefore not covered by the club insurance. The weekly informal club rides are good for your regime of training, and also if you want a chat and to see some nice countryside in and around Northamptonshire. Details about runs and training rides varies dependant on the time of year, information about these rides is available if you contact the club or sign up to our facebook presence. All are welcome.
There are a few retired riders who are out on a Friday and the average drops a little to 12mph. We start from Doddington around 9:30 am, after the rush hour and often ride for 45 miles'ish, depending on the weather!  Sundays: (meet at the club point in Gt Doddington 8am depart)
Often there can be well over 20 riders initially, but after just a couple of miles it splits into the normal two groups. Those that cannot keep up and resort to a more moderate pace of 13 to15 mph average, and those that are fighting their testosterone and will average 16mph upwards.
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New to group rides, view some helpful info...
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Regularly frequented half-way refreshment points:
Carlton Emmaus: ≈43.5mNot usually far enough away on a longer run but ideal stopover for the mid week cuppa. Out of Carlton on the Turvey Road, turn left before reaching the church, and the "village" is a quarter of a mile at the end of School Lane. Emmaus specialises in recycling and exceeds as a shop outlet, restaurant and workshops for homeless people finding a better way forward in life. Good food, plenty of tables and ample bike parking.
Catthorpe: ≈52.5mThe "Manor Farm Shop and Tearoom" is a very well organised shop and restaurant along Main Street on the right hand side heading out of the village, west towards the A5. Large car park, plenty of bike spaces. The eating area at the rear of the shop caters for many types of food from snacks to full meals. Overflow seating outside during the summer months. A very pleasant stopover. Worth a visit for the local produce.
Salcey Forest: ≈40.0mThe cafe in Salcey Forest is a favorite stop for those shorter midweek winter rides, with variations that give 30 to 40 mile route distances. We have used the "Forest Cafe" for many years. Plenty of inside and outside seating and tables. The proprietor and staff are always very welcoming and helpful.
St Neots: ≈60.5m
The centre of this rather quaint town boosts a number of cafes and restaurants. We have used the "Market Cafe" on the corner of Market Place facing the square. Plenty of outside seating and tables during the summer months. Toilets are difficult in bike shoes up a winding stair to 2nd floor, but the proprietor and staff are very obliging.
Oundle: ≈48.7mThe "Coffee Tavern" can be found on St Osyths Lane facing the Market Place in the centre, on the main A427 through town. Minimal seating downstairs but more upstairs. Probable not the cheapest cafe we stop at, but good food and service. Couple of trees over the road to stack the bikes, and in view of seating inside.
Market Harborough: ≈54.6mAn alternative ro Catthorpe if the prevailing wind is not suited but KJ's cafe in the centre of town through Adam& Eve Street, a one way from the main A4304, St Mary's Road. A reasonable amount of pavement for bike stacking, and with shops closed it is usually no problem on a Sunday. There is a Starbucks on the corner if this cafe is closed. Small inside but caters for a group quite well and good service.
![Super Sausage A5 Potterspury [Towcester S]](/images/stories/trng/45rc-tr-towcester-s.jpg "Super Sausage A5 Potterspury [Towcester S]")
Potterspury A5 [Towcester S]: ≈54.3mWith a strong westerly wind this stopover, the Super Sausage Cafeteria on the main A5 Watling Street, south of Towcester, caters for big bikers [with engines] on Sunday outings also. Not gourmet food but really good fast service at the right price, if you want a good breakfast and a large mug of coffee try this place. They have a link at supersausagecafe.co.uk if you really want to save this site! Plenty of tables inside and out, and ample bike room. On the corner of Moorend Road, where there are car boot events on Sundays and traffic can be a bit congested.
![Jacks Hill Cafe A5 Towcester [N]](/images/stories/trng/45rc-tr-towcester-n.jpg "Jacks Hill Cafe A5 Towcester [N]")
Towcester A5 [N]: ≈51.7mAn alternative venue depending on your route but this cafe, known as "Jacks Hill Cafe" on the main A5 Watling Street north of Towcester, caters for big bikers [with engines] on Sunday outings also. Not gourmet food but if you want a breakfast and a large mug of coffee it makes a good stop.
Rothwell: 
| Market Harborough 54.6 mile | St Neots 60.5 miles | Bedford 52.5 miles |
Club AGM 31st Jan....
FINAL REMINDER:The club AGM, presentation and dinner takes place, this week on the 31st Jan, at the Doddington Club, from 7:00pm. Only paid up members of the club may take part in an AGM.
if you wish to partake in the free dinner, funded by the club, and you haven’t already informed your chairman, please do so immediately!
Christmas Club Run - LAST UPDATE
Postponed Christmas Ride UPDATE
14th January 2018 - REMINDER New Xmas Club Run
Breaking News......breaking news.......breaking news.
Following the disappointment over having to cancel the Christmas ride, this has now been rearranged.......
New date/details for the New Year/Christmas ride and dinner!
Merry Christmas all,
Following the survey and talking to the Chequers I have gone for 14th of January 2018
Ride will meet up at around 9:00am at 41 John Gray Road Great Doddington, for tea and toast before departing for the Chequers Ravensthorpe at around 10 00am, I have ordered Steak and Kidney home made pie for main course, with a vegetarian option.
Please let Mike know names, numbers and preferences via Facebook.
UPDATE: 09:15 10/12/17:
It is with great regret, and for the first time in over 30yrs, we have to cancel the Christmas ride and lunch. The local roads are just too bad to even drive and this would definitely be a problem due to the location of the pub.
Watch this space for any further update on the meal.
45 Road Club Christmas Club Run - Sunday 10th December 2017
*Meet at 41 John Gray Road, Great Doddington NN29 7TF at 9.30am.
*Depart for the Chequers Public House, Ravensthorpe at 10.00am
*Cost £15.00 per person, payable by cash on the day to John Crisp.
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45RC TT #18/25 - Whiston Hilly - 18 July 2017
.....and so another course record falls. In fact there were 2 riders who broke the previous record, but Andy Jackson now holds the record with a 24:16 just 4 seconds faster than George Fox! Both under the previous course record of 24:30 on not what I would have called a particulary fast evening for it. A progessivley increasing wind speed that would likely increase the riders work loads on the 4th quarter of the course, but they clearly overcame this. Fastest club rider on the night was Simon Fitzhugh, followed by junior rider Trystan Barnett who are progressively firming up on their 1 and 2 positions on the TT leaderboard. Well done to all, riders and helpers, thanks for supporting the club TT.
45RC Riders Time H/Cap Trystan Barnett 30:46 20:42 (30) Simon Fitzhugh 29:09 23:36 (29) Lee Barnett 33:18 24:32 (28) Bob Green 33:39 26:37 (27) Guest Riders Andy Jackson 24:16 SSCC (New course Record) George Fox 24:20 Team Bottrill/HSS Hire Steve Young 31:26 -Gallery by Kevin Glendinning
