A lovely ride today to the Community shop at Beech Hill Church, led by Chris and Stephanie.
Big group of 10 today, including Rose and a new lady I had not met before Andrea.
We went the normal way via Arborfield GreenWay, Farley Hill and Swallowfield, but returned a different route to normal. walking our bikes for a short distance to get over Thatcher's Ford, with a nasty climb back up to Beech Hill.
Route
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| That was a surprise. A field of sunflowers top of Bull Lane, Risely. All facing the wrong way unfortunately |
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| Ida getting up close and personal |
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| Another view from the top of Bull Lane. The crops all harvested |
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| The church/community shop at Beech Hill |
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| Proper china tea cup and teapot |
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| Ida, Carole, Andrea, Cathy, Liliana, Chris, Jodi, Lucie, Rose |
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| Dismount to cross the field around Thatcher's Ford |
A 20 mile trip, but from home for me 26 miles. Was pleased to manage 9mph up Blagrove Lane on my way home.
