Those waiting for a "eventful" ride report will be disappointed as Richard appears trying very hard to shake off his capricious reputation.
This time, I together with Jeff and Stephanie were thankful for his delayed start as we all arrived well after the 8:30 start.
It was already raining when we set off due north, St Margarets, Osterley Park and the GUC as far as Hayes.
It was at this point I observed a worrying bulge in my front tyre.
Within half an hour and an ear blasting blowout I was forced to, with the help of Ed, attempt a emergency repair to an an already knackered front tyre.
Halfords was found and soon we were all happy again. Denham Visitors Centre couldn't come sooner as by now we were wet/hungry/cold/thirsty (delete or add as required).
Bob was there, together with Alan & Pam.
Richard was keen to get going which on reflection, was a good sign so we became six (Richard, Pam, Stephanie, Ed, Jeff, Dave W and myself).
He chose the GUC to Harefield which to be honest I didn't enjoy in the wet conditions. Things improved from West Hyde and the lanes to Little Chalfont passing a nice looking Freehouse at Chenies. Up a BGH and onto the Luton OS and lunch (Green Dragon-Flaunden).
A walkers pub on account of the boots filled with flowers (see pic), good well priced food - £3.95 sandwich inc crisps and salad.
Richard called time and we were off by 14:10.
The ride to Black Park (no shelter at BB) was notable because of a nasty bit of road rage by a frustrated driver who got impatient stuck behind our snaking line down a narrow lane. I really thought he was going to knock my block off but he somehow composed himself and sped off clearly very angry....... ......and all because I dare knock on his car door to let him know how close he was.
We were outside at Black Park (cafe renovations) tea - £1.20 (paper cup).
Jeff punctured on the lane to Colnbrook and Richard surrended his ride at Hampton..... .....something about a church service.
Just short of 80 miles, 11 hours door to door and sunshine at a premium.
This time, I together with Jeff and Stephanie were thankful for his delayed start as we all arrived well after the 8:30 start.
It was already raining when we set off due north, St Margarets, Osterley Park and the GUC as far as Hayes.
It was at this point I observed a worrying bulge in my front tyre.
Within half an hour and an ear blasting blowout I was forced to, with the help of Ed, attempt a emergency repair to an an already knackered front tyre.
Halfords was found and soon we were all happy again. Denham Visitors Centre couldn't come sooner as by now we were wet/hungry/cold/thirsty (delete or add as required).
Bob was there, together with Alan & Pam.
Richard was keen to get going which on reflection, was a good sign so we became six (Richard, Pam, Stephanie, Ed, Jeff, Dave W and myself).
He chose the GUC to Harefield which to be honest I didn't enjoy in the wet conditions. Things improved from West Hyde and the lanes to Little Chalfont passing a nice looking Freehouse at Chenies. Up a BGH and onto the Luton OS and lunch (Green Dragon-Flaunden).
A walkers pub on account of the boots filled with flowers (see pic), good well priced food - £3.95 sandwich inc crisps and salad.
Richard called time and we were off by 14:10.
The ride to Black Park (no shelter at BB) was notable because of a nasty bit of road rage by a frustrated driver who got impatient stuck behind our snaking line down a narrow lane. I really thought he was going to knock my block off but he somehow composed himself and sped off clearly very angry....... ......and all because I dare knock on his car door to let him know how close he was.
We were outside at Black Park (cafe renovations) tea - £1.20 (paper cup).
Jeff punctured on the lane to Colnbrook and Richard surrended his ride at Hampton..... .....something about a church service.
Just short of 80 miles, 11 hours door to door and sunshine at a premium.
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