Sunday Ride - 22 January 2012

[Paul Speare]

The first scheduled Sunday ride of the year got off to an encouraging
start with seven riders chomping at the bit at 9.30am. Although there
was no pre-planned route or leader today, there was a consensus that
we should head into the significant westerly wind and have an easy
return ride after lunch. Bourton-on-the Water was therefore
suggested.

We took a route via Fordwells, south of Shipton, and Nether Westcote,
bravely challenging the stiff headwinds on the more exposed roads.
However, in all other respects it was a fine, dry, sunny day. After a
light lunch and lively conversation in Bourton, we took the steep
climb out and then barrelled along with a brisk tailwind towards
Sherborne, Windrush and Burford where three riders continued to Witney
and four found the prospect of another cuppa irresistible.

The rear guard arrived back in Witney at 3.30pm after a very enjoyable
41 miles at an average speed of 12mph precisely.

And there's another ride from the Buttercross next Sunday at 9.30am.

Paul

[jonga...@yahoo.com]

Good ride thanks
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[J-P Stacey]

Hi Paul,

This is a great description of a ride. I'll stick it on the blog if that's OK. Let me know if not! 

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If you want to add any posts to the blog yourself in future, you're welcome to do so: create a wordpress.com account and let me know what it's called.

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Cheers,

J-P

Paul

[Paul Speare]

Thanks, J-P!