25 April - Thursday Ride, Wimpole and Sandy. 69 miles

Sunny day and temperatures over 20 deg. Still a south easterly wind making it hard riding head on. Many people away at the Manningtree jaunt so just seven setting off from Haslingfield. Joined by newcomer Carol for her first CTC ride. Also Tony, Mike M, Rupert and Richard, who was leader. Then another Michael appeared.

   

 Went back over Chapel Hill and on to Foxton and Fowlmere as a longer route to Lazy Dayz on the A603 near Wimpole. Sat outside, joined by fixie David.

   

 On via Shingay-cum-Wendy to Wrestlingworth, and up the hill towards Potton. Turned towards Waresley but then left on Tempsford Road and whizzed down the hill reaching 36 mph. Crossing open! First time in many visits. Crossed over the A1 to Blunham then along the cycle track back towards Sandy.

 Lunch at Gunns Bakery, nice toasted ham and cheese baguette.

   

Back via Gamlingay, Waresley and Caxton, then south to Bourne, Kingston and over Chapel hill for a third time today.

69 miles