9 May was the most popular date (sorry Mark and Hovis) so that is the date of the ride. Leaving Shrewsbury Services (roundabout A5/A49, south side of Shrewsbury) at 10am.
Route is:
- A5 west to A488 roundabout - this is only a mile or two but it's a fast mile or two
- A488 headed generally south, through Bishop's Castle, Clun and Knighton, to the A44 at Pen-y-Bont.
- A44 to the Cross Gates cafe - this is about a mile, it's on the roundabout of the A44 with the A483 near Rhayader. Stop for coffee etc.
- A44 east to Leominster. This is a fantastic road, lots of twisties. There is a double hairpin included.
- A4112 through Leominster town centre to the OK diner on the roundabout with the A49. Stop for lunch.
- B4361 through Luston and Richards Castle to Ludlow.
- A4117/B4364 to Bridgnorth and the bike cafe at Quatt on the A442.
- Depending on time:
- EITHER the B4368 to Craven Arms and the A49 back to Shrewsbury
- OR the A442/A458 back to Shrewsbury if we're getting short on time.
It's a fantastic ride. Even if it rains
Ed