5 riders join me for my first ride lead of 2018. Phil “the wheel”, John Mac, Robert, Iain & Alan “extra gravy” Potter.
Just outside Uxbridge Phil undertook some gear cable adjustment in preparation for the numerous hills that I had lined up for the day.
Elevenses at Beaconsfield Wetherspoons where coffee can be refilled as many times as you like, I got my £1.95 worth with 2 refills.
On the way to Penn a bike pile-up was narrowly avoided as we all looked up into a tree where there was a huge bird of prey (Buzzard according to our expert ornithologist Alan), very close to the lane.
Lunch was at the Old Oak in Holmer Green. We have been past this establishment many times but this was a first, for all of us to eat there. We were pleasantly surprised the nut roast was delicious and veg plentiful. The prices were very reasonable too and service was good, definitely a place to return to another time.
The return route took us through Little Missenden up to Hyde Heath, Amersham and Home.
A cold but dry Winter ride with a brilliant pub stop for lunch.