After my recent crash & bash it has taken a bit of time to get back on the bike. However after a few days back I thought that I had enough in me to withstand a 203km ride and thus save my RRtY. Wanting to ride wind-assisted across the fens I left Hertford for St Neots & then onto Huntingdon before finally settling down to a 25mph crossing to Soham. From there it was down to Newmarket, Saffron Walden & home. With few hills there was little to pull my shoulder apart so whilst there was some minor discomfort it didn't feel too difficult. The main discomfort was my derriere as
Tonight's TT scheduled for the F20 (A10) has been cancelled due to heavy rain and spray on the road.
It has been rescheduled for Wednesday 16th August.
Five riders left Cole Green after the Old Skool TT, some having raced old heavy "built to last " monuments to steel and aluminium (but mostly steel!)
We rode out through Watton, Whempstead, Green End, Haultwick and Aspenden to Buntingford. Finding the cafe full, we rode on to Hare Street for a cake or two.
Return was direct via Puckeridge. Just as well as the rain escorted us over the final few miles!
Not sure of mileage as computers had not been invented in 1972!
From Hellen Holloway at Cammas Hall fruit farm (near Hatfield Broad Oak)
" Just a quick email for those of you who don’t already know that we have now put placed tables at the front of the barn next to the bike parking for the sole use of cyclists visiting us. You will need to order and collect your food and drink from the barn.
