Clubruns 3rd August

A calamitous start.  No JohnF and when the news broke late on Saturday evening many dropped out of the meds to go with the easies.  Due to John's chronic last minute back issue, the meds took to the road rudderless.  Then Peter stepped into the breach.  So it was still rudderless.  On a glorious morning three started in Hertford at 07:15 picking up a further two at Wadesmill and yet another one at Much Hadham.  All arrived at Thaxted at 09:00 to be greeted by four more.  Not knowing JF's proposed route another one was improvised on the road.  With a strong sou'westerlyish breeze good time was made and Stradishall hove into sight.  Was an easier than expected return and within 200 yards of home Adrian's exultation was complete as he joined the 100 mile club.
The easies numbered twenty and had to split into two groups.  Cap'n Bob to Jack's & First Mate Danny to Codicote Garden Centre.  Three rode RouteB in the reverse direction.  The "Come & Try" afternoonee consisted of four riders.