A huge turnout which considering the threat of rain was great to see.
We all left CSS together and it wasn't long before the A team disappeared up the road and BP ( who didnt seem hindered after his pie eating contest at the weekend) led the large B team.
Serge and Ant where there to keep the group in order and keep the pace down in the early stages so that no one got dropped. This was great for me as it meant I was able to hang on but maybe not so good for the faster riders.
I was able to hold on until the Shell garage whereupon cramp and loss of energy got the better of me.
Rode through this and rejoined the B team at the turn but unable to gang on due to cramp ( is it best to accept the pain and ride on until it disappears ?)
Got second wind and solo'd to Coulsdon where I saw the group ride past me whilst I was mending a spoke.
Thanks to Serge and Ant. for controlling the pace and keeping the group together.
Hope the weather holds out do that we can have many more of these.