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Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Origami Ride Rugby Saturday 13th Jan 07 Click on Title for more info

Saturday January 13th - Rugby
Location: Rugby Station, Warwickshire United Kingdom
Grid ref: SP511760 Postcode district: CV21 3LA
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Departure Point: 11.00am Cycle racks on Platform 1 of Rugby Railway Station.
Breakfast Café - Platform 1

We plan to follow Sustrans Route 41 from Rugby to Draycote. A short section of the route is prone to mud in wet weather but we have identified an alternative route. The ride length can be varied to suit the weather and riders by adding extra laps of the scenic reservoir. The minimum length will 15 miles.
Lunch will be at the new visitors centre at Draycote Water. The restaurant offers a good choice of food from sandwiches and soup to hot meals http://www.stwater.co.uk/server.php?show=nav.5772
On our return to Rugby all are welcome at Weatherspoons for refreshments hot drinks and ales. The Rupert Brooke, 8-10 Castle Street, Rugby, Warwickshire.

Trains -Mike has kindly researched trains on the day: "Just been checking trains to Rugby for the Origami Ride. It seems that some (not all) trains out of New Street are being replaced with buses that day, so as well to check if anyone is planning to travel by rail."
Parking -There is a British Rail Car Park in front of the station in Railway Terrace. £6.00 for 24 hours. The local roads near the station all appear to be short stay and / or permit holders only. There is a retail park north of the station, please check the regulations prior to parking. Rugby Council controlled parking can be found here http://www.rugby.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=1337&documentID=174 Please note there is also a car park at Draycote Water with fixed daily charge of £1.50 should you want to join us for lunch and ride around the reservoir.