On to Nuthampstead where I had a puncture not far from the coffee stop. Found that the valve broke off when connecting the pump so put in the spare tube I'd brought. Came out after the stop to find the tyre flat again. Mike, Adrian and Doug set to, Adrian using a muddy puddle to test the tube for leaks, finding one alongside a previous repair. Mike then found a small flint embedded in the tyre and probably the cause of the new puncture, although it could already have been there.
Mike lent his spare and on we went. Sky now much clearer and quite mild with very little wind. Chain came off in trying to change down quickly, so another holdup.
On for a few miles before Mike suffered a puncture of his own. Then at Braughing Barbara had one! Nice lunch there before setting off back, only for Adrian to have a puncture this time. Now getting a lot cooler, but Adrian insisted we carry on which we did without much further mishap except Barbara's tyre seemed to be losing pressure. Pumped it up and she soon afterwards took a short cut home.
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