We arrived at Maggie’s and a large number of riders were already
there before 10am, more riders turned up and there was a decent
turnout.
We started off with 4 of us, Elwyn leading, Steve T, Keith and me. We
arrived at the Holt bridge to see Neil’s group racing across, we had just
missed the lights. Clive, Nick and Chris (don’t think they were sure which way
the Mod ++ were going), so opted to join us for a gentler ride. Although
later on someone commented that it was a decent pace. So we had a lovely friendly group
of 7 riders. Everyone looked after each other with no one getting left behind.
Route was actually Neil’s from a previous ride we did with him.
We headed to Kelsall via Waverton, through Oscroft and onwards to The
Farmers Arms pub (Crows Nest Cafe) and a favourite stop of mine. Portions were
excellent especially the huge breakfast Keith had. Lots of jolly chatter at
lunch around a large table. Picture taken outside at the pub with Chris opting
for the Pillory 😂.
Quite a few hills on the return journey which Steve commented on. I said
that he’s working off his lunch… Hills done at own pace but group rejoined at
tops and turnings. We enjoyed a few faster sections and weather stayed
kind.
We returned to Holt via Eaton and Brown Knowl. Clive peeled off for Chester
and the rest of us continued. In Tilston Nick turned left to head home.
Chris and Keith peeled off for Chester. Leaving myself, Elwyn and Steve
to Holt.
We did 2,100ft an average speed of 13.5-14.5 mph and 47 odd miles and had a most enjoyable small hills ride.
FJ
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