Moira Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 John’s choice this week so we’re off to Campden Coffee and Crystals , The Old Silk Mill , Sheep Street , Chipping Campden. It’s pre lock down since we’ve been there so it’s about time we headed out there and the weather looks good. we will be going via Swanbrook Lane , Feckenham and up to the Ridgeway . 9.30 am TB 🚴♀️🌹🚴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 See you in the morning. A new ride for me. I hope its not too hilly! 🙈🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴🚵♂️🚵♀️🚵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarashell Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 That should be nice ride, a bit of a hill to go up, you can see for miles from up there. See you in the morning. 🚲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moira Posted August 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 I was surprised to see many at TB on my and Bev’s arrival . Waiting for us and raring to go were John , Micky D , Tim , Gordon , Leigh , Kevin Young and Julie. Surprisingly we didn’t pick anyone en route. Barry just checking you’re okay as nobody had heard from you and we were expecting you out. A pleasant ride out in the sunshine accompanied with a tail wind who could ask for anything better . John was navigating but when Kev Y and Bev got on the front they went a different way to Johns planned route putting a couple of extra miles on . At last we arrived at the bottom of the hill . Kevin’s new name is Gough as he was off. John was on the front for the rest of us I now know his tactics he goes quicker on the slow build up to the main climb ( think he got his tactics from Team Sky of old ) but Bev did got past him only to be overtaken by John further on . I was watching all this from behind . We re-grouped at the top then set off into a busy Chipping Campden where we caused chaos as I missed the turning for the cafe so we all had to do a U turn and a very nice female driver waited for us to do this. We we’re all looking forward to Teacakes or toast only to find there was only cakes a choice of 4 all of them bar one being vegan . I must so some of his had a lovely blueberry muffin cake which looked nothing like a muffin but tasted delicious . Sorry to rub it in Mick you need to be quicker into the cafe next time 🤣 We sat outside in the shade hearing all about Bev and Kev’s building project at home a new patio . I forgot to take any photos. I have been reprimanded by John for failing in my duties. Rode home via Honeybourne then the usual way it did get a bit hot 🥵 towards the end . The head wind was quite pleasant kept us cool . I must say John is back on form nice to see him racing up those hills again . He got the King of the Hills jersey today 🥇 Think we were all glad to get home and into the shade . A very nice ride good company and lovely sunshine 🌞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Hey Moira you forgot to mention the wobbly descent as we came out of chipping Campden. It was a proper bone shaker. A good ride but I was glad to get home to a cool shower and a nice cuppa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarashell Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Yes, I am going a bit better now, and it was a very nice ride. I must say, that hill on the way out of Chipping Campden that went down, Kev and Mick came past me and went down at about 50 miles an hour, I couldn't believe it. It was a bit warm today, but very nice. 🚲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky d Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Yes really enjoyed the ride today but the heat got the better of me towards the end see you all next wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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