Firstly this week we would like to thank Chris Froome for confirming what we have all felt for some time now – there is no shame in walking your bike up the steep bits when the going gets tough.

Now the rides, kindly supplied by the Two Daves.

9am start, 49 mile trip to Houghton Conquest

10am start, 31 mile trip to Great Brickhill

10am start, 18 mile trip to Stanbridge

As usual, we begin from the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe at the times stated. Please bring a copy of your chosen route with you.