After ten days of being unable to ride I rode Txiki to join the HCMF at Swanmore. I climbed through Kilmeston at a good pace and by Rookery Farm I turned down Wheeley Down to Warnford. From there I had to use the A32 to get to Exton. Then I went via Meonstoke up and over the shoulder of Winchester Hill and down to Soberton Heath. Crossed the A32 to Waltham Chase and thence to the pub. A small group of members there. I didn't stay for lunch wanting to continue my ride but still get home in time to watch the T de Y. In Durley I stopped to have a look at the 13th century Holy Cross Church with a beautiful oak ceiling.. I chatted to a lady who was weeding and Trevor the Sexton who was mowing. The hedgerow flowers now include cow parsley and yellow bedstraw. Just north of Upham a white field attracted my attention. It was the largest crop of dandelion clocks I have ever seen. Was home in time to see the TdY from Elloughton to the finish.