<p>As last year, meet in Bristol and aim for fewer stops...</p> <p>Start time negotiable; </p> <p>Start point 't.b.a.' We'll ride for 2-3 hours. See forum nearer the time.</p> <p>## HELMET strongly advised for AOAC road rides </p> <p>## BRING: a well maintained bike with lights, a spare inner tube, puncture kit &amp; pump, tools etc. &amp; ££'s for drinks / food afterward.</p> <p>'THE SMALLPRINT' (please read)<br /> PUB STOP mid-ride; unlikely.<br /> PUB STOP at the end of the ride; almost inevitable !</p> <p>> road bikes recommended for these rides; but it is you doing the pedalling !</p> <p>NB we won’t be steaming off; the plan is to offer rides without too much ‘hanging around’. We will ride as a group.</p> <p>If you're not clear what your pace is, drop me a line.</p> <p>While riding with the AOAC please consider the The Highway Code: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82">www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82</a></p>