I had seven followers for my long ride: Robert V, John C, Jim S, Alan W, Bob M and John O and Iain Mac. It was bitterly cold, so much so that I had swapped my usual cycling gear for an overcoat. I think I was the only one to stay warm all day.
From Uxbridge we trundled up Chandlers Hill, and headed NW to our first Wetherspoons of the day, at Beaconsfield Services. John Mac was already there to meet us. We fought our way to the bar facing fierce opposition from a horde of footy fans.
After refreshments we headed southward to Maidenhead, then Dorney. After a mix up between the two Wetherspoons at Windsor, we finally settled on the Windelsora for lunch. People started leaving the ride around that time, and by the time we got to Poyle there were just four of us. From Colnbrook we went past the Lakeside Industrial Estate to Old Slade Lane. Since my last trip to that area, barriers had been erected which impeded our progress somewhat, but we had a spanking new bridge over the M4 which made up for it. After Richings Park and Iver I parted company with my companions at Cowley.