ChrisP

Saturday non stop rain not looking forward to six hours in the saddle on Sunday. Early start still raining when I left home at 7:30. Already changed over bikes to use my mudguard one Quiet drive to Stratford and by the time I got there rain had stopped and the roads were beginning to dry out. Wishing I'd left the Pinarello in the car Set of on the ride by 8:40 heading in the direction of Long Marsden then turning for Bidford, Inkberrow,and round to Broadway. First stop at Buckland village hall near Stanway. Next stretch took us to Winchcombe where we turned left and started the climbing over the Cotswold. This was up and down all the way to Stow on the Wold very hard but the views made it worth while. At Stow we turned with the wind which made for some fast riding round the lanes before the second stop outside Moreton in Marsh. This left a 30 mile run with the wind at our tails through the Brailles before turning to Ilmington then back to Stratford. A great day 105 miles with not a drop of rain all day and plenty of sun shine. Next test Malvern Three Counties Sportive June 15th. Grey looking start. Not much room on the car park. First stop Buckland village hall. Top of the Cotswold near a great pub called Hollow Bottom. Second feed stop near Moreton in Marsh. On the way back to Stratford plenty of blue sky . Just time for a beer and a burger before driving home.

Club monthly evening meeting have been stopped.