Glad you all enjoyed it. Normally have about 8 or so out for this one so was something of a surprise to find we had a group of 18 today!
A mixed bag of abilities but being a social ride we all waited at the tops of the hills, yes there were a few but I like to chuck them in on this ride as it gives people who don't know the area a chance to see something new and try the hills without fear of being dropped and left behind. Can make it a bit stop start with bigger numbers but you just chat at the top of the hills
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Unfortunately Mark was suffering on the hills at the end, bonking I think, but safely got to the pub to top up the tank. Agree Amy, Slines Oak isn't that bad but I tend to give a warning for it as it's the first hill proper on the ride and is steep enough and long enough that if you don't know it people often go off too hard and blow up before the top. I wanted them to make it to the pub without hitting me
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A couple of punctures delayed us getting to the pub which combined with the larger numbers meant we couldn't take over a corner for ourselves so we spread out in to 4 groups and liberally sprinkled the White Bear with lycra.
At the White Bear found my Dad sitting comfortably with a pint so joined him with my own. Game pie, a Hobgoblin and a Harvey's and down hill to home, for me. Quickly eating for you Ed as you grabbed someone elses lunch
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You were going well today Marco, good to see you straddling Chaz again, too nice a bike to keep at home.