On yet another lovely summers day Ray, George, Dave & Liz P, Clive, Steve, Mike G, Trevor, Liz and Martin D gathered at the Ice Cream Farm. Dave M also turned up for coffee but did not ride. Martin, in the absence of any other contributions, suggested a ride to the perennial favourite - the Bhurtpore Arms at Aston. We took a fairly standard route at a moderate pace over Harthill and then through Brown Knowl, skirting Malpas, No Mans Heath and Marbury. With only a few miles to go there were two punctures in quick succession for Clive and Martin but we still arrived at the Bhurtpore Arms in good time for lunch. The usual wide selection of excellent real ales and curries were on offer. I think the curries produced by this traditional English pub are easily superior to those offered by most Indian Curry Houses. All but two of us ordered the spicy fare. In Clive's case this might have not been a wise choice as on the way back he had to drop off the back into the bushes for a call of nature and there was quite a wait before he rejoined the group. The route back was in a northerly direction with a stop at Tilley's Cafe, Bunbury for tea/coffee and cakes. From there it was a short ride back via Beeston to the Ice Cream Farm. A ride of only 40 miles but pleasant enough and still a reasonable distance for the majority of riders returning to Chester.
MD
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