With Ann wearing the best ride ever crown the big question was would she be able to retain it - the sad answer was no as Jane's inaugural ride as leader, was voted the best ride ever (terms and conditions apply - see below). Twelve of us went to support Jane as she took us via Ickenham to the Ducks Hill Garden Centre for morning coffee. From there we were led through Ruislip Lido and Woods (lost points for gates but earned points for a non-muddy track) to Northolt and then onto the Ebury Way (bit cheeky that - Ann used that trail when she won the crown) to arrive at the Rising Sun at Croxley Green for lunch. The cooled air in the pub was a welcome relief from the humidity outside (more points). Post lunch, back onto the Ebury Way (really rubbing it in now) and then the hilly way through Moor Park Golf Course (Jane is not keen on hills so this was an impressive bit of swagger) Arriving at the entry gate (though in this case the exit gate) the crown was duly conceded by Ann to a jubilant Jane. From there it was an easy ride to the Bear on the Barge at Harefield for final drinks and dispersal.
Terms and Conditions: Lead the ride dressed as though attending a first date luncheon with a millionaire in a St Tropez cocktail bar. Get us to a pub - all conditions were met.
Bizarre Innuendo of the Day Award goes to Gill for her "I sat next to you so that I could look at your giant cod".