Thirteen riders followed Dave B out of Uxbridge through Denham via the golf course and up to Tilehouse Lane where we endured a little light rain. Ian And Caroline left us on the way to reconnoiter pastures new. Dropping down to the North Orbital Road we cycled along to Maple Cross and elevenses at Duran’s Cafe. Here we were joined by Margaret, Ray J, and Angela.
Leaving Maple Cross we headed towards Rickmansworth turning up Church Lane towards Chorleywood. We dropped down Berry Lane under the the railway and M25 before ascending Dog Kennel Lane past The Black Horse. Crossing the A404 we swooped down into the Chess Valley and back over the M25 before climbing up to the Sarratt Road. Where we turned towards Croxley Green. Reaching the aforementioned green we headed down Baldwins Lane into the Gade Valley and Watford. Crossing the Canal and River Gade we headed to and through Cassiobury Park on cycle paths to Watford High Street and lunch at The Town and Country Club.
The off after lunch was slightly delayed by a puncture which when fixed we headed off through Watford past Watford Fields and skirting Oxhey Park to join the Edbury Way. Leaving the trail we travelled along Tolpits Lane turning off into the Moor Park Estate and following Sandy Lodge Lane up into Northwood. Dave then led us through Northwood and Northwood Hills by a devious but quiet route past Hayden School and down Fore Street. Leaving Fore Street we skirted Kings College Playing Fields to reach Bury Street and on to Ruislip Lido and tea at The San Remo Cafe where Ian< Caroline, and Paul were waiting for us.
After tea the group dispersed and made their ways home. Another fine ride led by David B.