A longer ride today, of 42 miles for me, from home to Greywell.
Stepahnie led assisted by Susie - thanks ladies!
The rest of the team - Jackie, Lottie, Linda, Linda, Carol, Liliana and me.
Turned out pretty hot, so felt like a good workout.
Route map
Once over the Ford at Eversley, Linda and I on roadbikes went the longer way round on the road, whilst the others went through Bramshill Plantation. We got there first this time!
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| Linda and I waiting for others just beyond the plantation. |
Then through the undulations of Hazeley.
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| Linda and Stephanie on a downhill through Hazeley |
Then over to Hartley Wintey, and out the other side to Dogmersfield, eventually crossing over the busy A327 and on to Odiham.
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| Group shot on a rise on Hillside road, as we approach Odiham |
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| Linda and Carole in shady spot as we regroup |
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| Gardener at work as we head into Odiham. |
And shortly after this we lost Susie and Jackie! Not sure how that happened. After a wait, Stephanie retraced the route and found them.
Up Odiham High street and headed to Greywell, where at the pub DISASTER! NO cakes!!!!
Chips all round and cold drinks since it was rather warm for teas and coffee today.
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| Arriving at tea stop at The Fox and Goose. |
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| Garden at Fox and Goose |
Now on to Up Nately, Newnham and Rotherwick, with a few tough hills along the way. Then on to Mattingly finally rejoining our route from Hazeley. Linda and Jackie left us once more at The Shoulder of Mutton to drive, whilst the rest of us road back all the way.
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| Arriving at The Shoulder of Mutton Lottie, Jackie and Susie |
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| Carol next... |
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| Linda..... |
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| Stephanie and Liliana |
Thanks all for a lovely ride, and chat.
