Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Rides and Touring => Topic started by: Tomsk on 30 November, 2023, 09:57:14 am
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In consultation with Josser, we've booked the Spiritual Home for Saturday 6th January 2024, so for once the Epiphany Extravaganza is on the actual day itself.
We just need a Supremo to organise a route, breakfast/elevenses/lunch/afternoon tea venues ... who is destined to continue the legend? It could be you!
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Tentative idea to organise?
Start Battesford Court
Elevenses at Hyacinth Tea Room Greenstead Green
Lunch Bell Panfield
Tea Bishop Nick Brewery
Evening at The Compasses
Details to be thrashed out obviously, but it will involve some COR.
Vague route below, any good?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
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Sounds very good, thank you Epiphany supremo.
I would be tempted to cut out the gratuitous ascent of TMNH and make it a more direct route to Coggeshall. 55k is quite a bit for Epiphany, particularly as EVERYONE will be carrying camping gear - apart from that guy that leaves his stuff in the back of his car at the Compasses.
A traditional Epiphany with proper dress code (ie Josser in his stag do outfit, black tie in the evening, twin set and pearls for OD and some poor sod in a filthy reindeer outfit) would be ace.
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
:thumbsup: Cheers - that looks ace!
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545)
Nice one, Joss - thank you for that.
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
If you are going to chuck in the byway to Nunty's you should really do the full house and include the fabulous Ambridge Road byway
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
If you are going to chuck in the byway to Nunty's you should really do the full house and include the fabulous Ambridge Road byway
Now there's a thought - perhaps it should be recce'd beforehand though - Ambridge can get very gloopy. It's a seasonal byway I think, but farm vehicles do use it. I don't know Nunty's, but looks a logical route to Greenstead Green. I've had a look at rights of way and the track through Markshall is just a footpath, despite what RwGPS says. I know there were plans a while ago to make a cycleroute to Earls Colne, so my OS map may be out of date?
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Updated route with a more direct route to Feering?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
If you are going to chuck in the byway to Nunty's you should really do the full house and include the fabulous Ambridge Road byway
Now there's a thought - perhaps it should be recce'd beforehand though - Ambridge can get very gloopy. It's a seasonal byway I think, but farm vehicles do use it. I don't know Nunty's, but looks a logical route to Greenstead Green. I've had a look at rights of way and the track through Markshall is just a footpath, despite what RwGPS says. I know there were plans a while ago to make a cycleroute to Earls Colne, so my OS map may be out of date?
Yes sounds like a nice reccy for a weekend ride for tea and a sarnie at Greenstead. I generally ride it heading back from Greenstead directions so the following is in reverse.
The bit through from Nunty's Lane is hard pack but with a binder of mud, so can get a bit wet with puddles, esp if the logging vehicles have been through there. There's a right turn to the section from Little Nunty's Farm which is concrete pad from memory, at this right turn, there is a gate and concrete pad towards Markshall (I think there's a café there but never been yet), then there is a similar hard pack but with a binder of mud for a section before it spits you out on to course aggregate leading to asphalt for the run down to teh A120. Crossing needs some patients to get a safe gap and then it's an old asphalt road in to Coggeshall, it can be quite wet as the fields drain down it, so if it's cold enough to freeze, then I expect it will be an ice ring!
I would strongly recommend giving the byway at Clavering Farm a miss however, it is a quagmire in the summer let alone in winter and chewed up by 4x4 action.
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Have made a couple of route changes - does it look ok?
Are we happy with the vague concept though?
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as a semi-regular user of the A12 psyclepath, how about avoiding it with a bit more COR?
fork R @ TRL opp Eastways estate
soon R onto Lt Braxted Ln
L along what looks like a driveway to skirt the S of that pond and finish up on Braxted Rd where
it's large-ish gravel. green dotted line on map, opp blue dotted line
R @ T and over R Blackwater
next L @ tri
next L again into Kelvedon on Maldon Rd
rejoin original route by the Angel
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Thanks Arabella, I was slightly conscious of distance, but have updated route to reflect your suggestions
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
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Thanks Arabella, I was slightly conscious of distance, but have updated route to reflect your suggestions
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
Oh if we are adding more COR why not some Alpacas too?!?! :)
In Kelvedon, left back towards A12, right on to Cranes Lane and then up Snivellers Lane on to Park Gate Road, R onto Woodhouse Lane to then follow the bridleway to pick up Cuthedge Lane
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Thanks Arabella, I was slightly conscious of distance, but have updated route to reflect your suggestions
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45105545
Oh if we are adding more COR why not some Alpacas too?!?! :)
In Kelvedon, left back towards A12, right on to Cranes Lane and then up Snivellers Lane on to Park Gate Road, R onto Woodhouse Lane to then follow the bridleway to pick up Cuthedge Lane
I think we have enough COR!
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But overall, is it a goer and should I get on with organising lunches and stuff?
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But overall, is it a goer and should I get on with organising lunches and stuff?
I'd say it's looking good, apart from a lack of Alpacas that is!
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But overall, is it a goer and should I get on with organising lunches and stuff?
I'd say it's looking good, apart from a lack of Alpacas that is!
Easily solved https://www.walmart.com/ip/Alpaca-Men-s-Adult-Halloween-Costume-One-Size-40-46/849709106?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0
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Rough Timings:
0930 Leave Battesford Court
1100 Arrive Greenstead Green (20km)
1200 Leave Greenstead Green
1300 Arrive Bell Panfield (11km)
1430 Leave Bell Panfield
1515 Arrive Bishop Nick (6km)
1630 Leave Bishop Nick
1730 Arrive Spiritual Home (12km)
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Back to the drawing board, the Bell Panfield is booked out for a large booking that day, I'll have a think
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So this is idea 2...
Battesford Court
Bishop Nick Brewery - Elevenses
George, Shalford - Lunch
White Hart, Stebbing - Tea
SH, Littley Green - Dinner
About 50km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
Thoughts?
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Looks like a Ridley cracking day out :thumbsup:
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:thumbsup: Good plan!
Who's camping? And we need to send nominations for The Award to current holder Owen.
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So vague timings:
0930 Leave Battesford Court
1100 Arrive Bishop Nick (18km)
1230 Leave Bishop Nick
1330 Arrive George, Shalford (11km)
1530 Leave George, Shalford
1630 Arrive White Hart, Stebbing (10km)
1730 Leave White Hart, Stebbing
1830 Arrive Spiritual Home (11km)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
Who's in?
1. Josser
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
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I'm a possible, December is mad with exams and 2 essays for work/degree so hopefully the start of 2024 will be a bit more gentle
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You might want to review that bit of COR at Bardfield, seem to remember it being a quagmire...
1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
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You might want to review that bit of COR at Bardfield, seem to remember it being a quagmire...
1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
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Yeah, I'll have to have a look there - I know one bit which is definitely terrible...
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And we need to send nominations for The Award to current holder Owen.
Which reminds me I need to add something to it !!
1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
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And we need to send nominations for The Award to current holder Owen.
Which reminds me I need to add something to it !!
1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist
11. Thing2 and
12. Thing1 - joining TBD time, in to then end w/ lodgings arranged.
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Happy New Year folks!
By the way, who is thinking of camping at Epiphany?
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Happy New Year folks!
By the way, who is thinking of camping at Epiphany?
Happy New Year Tomsk!
I may well do if my new tent arrives in time?
Do we have any more takers for the day, I’ll need to let Bishop Nick know how many are coming, plus who wants to wear the reindeer pelt?
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist
11. Thing2 and
12. Thing1 - probably joining the start, although may go straight to elevenses if running late.
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I'm not going to be able to make the whole day. Will aim to rendez-vous at either the penultimate stop, or the Compasses.
1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist (joining late afternoon)
11. Thing2 and
12. Thing1 - probably joining the start, although may go straight to elevenses if running late.
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk (camping)
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist (joining late afternoon)
11. Thing2 and
12. Thing1 - probably joining the start, although may go straight to elevenses if running late.
13. Martin Hendy (communicated via Tomsk, probably camping)
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Hope you are bringing your pedalos and emergency rafts. Shocking amount of flooding out there.
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Sorry, haven’t really be paying attention. Does the route go up TMNH? i.e. is it fixed friendly or do I need to take the studs off Fred?
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Sorry, haven’t really be paying attention. Does the route go up TMNH? i.e. is it fixed friendly or do I need to take the studs off Fred?
Do keep up at the back!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831 (josser (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=127454.msg2860474#msg2860474)TM)
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Just caught up with OD trying to sell me a dodgy phone system. I'm a bit out of the loop these days. May join for spoons and elevensies. What time is kick off?
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Just caught up with OD trying to sell me a dodgy phone system. I'm a bit out of the loop these days. May join for spoons and elevensies. What time is kick off?
:facepalm:
You two boys will be kept back after class for remedial thread reading lessons :P
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=127454.msg2860474#msg2860474
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Just caught up with OD trying to sell me a dodgy phone system. I'm a bit out of the loop these days. May join for spoons and elevensies. What time is kick off?
:facepalm:
You two boys will be kept back after class for remedial thread reading lessons :P
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=127454.msg2860474#msg2860474
Soz Sir. Working hard on my ABC's honest!
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Ok, barring zombie attacks or a bout of CBA I will shimmy down to ‘spoons in time for a Full Mid-Essex and accompanying pint(s) and take it from there.
I will be astride BJ the Fixie and won’t be camping cos some of my kit is in the boat and I can’t be arsed to rip the winter cover off.
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I'm aiming to rendez-vous at Stebbing and then down to the Compasses.
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I'm aiming to rendez-vous at Stebbing and then down to the Compasses.
The White Hart? :D
I need to do a test ride of bike choice #1 once loaded up later today, but also bear in mind the likely nature of the COR sections, though both are easily bypassed ...
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1. Josser
2. huggy (day time only, peeling off after Shalford)
3. Joergen
4. Owen
5. Dirk
6. Tomsk (camping?)
7. Bobb (Probably peeling off late afternoon)
8. BFC
9. arabella (she says she's definitely not camping, but then she didn't last year either ::-) )
10. psyclist (joining late afternoon)
11. Thing2 and
12. Thing1 - probably joining the start, although may go straight to elevenses if running late.
13. Martin Hendy not camping now
14. Sue Shields
If it's just me, then I won't be camping. ::-)
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I haven't had time to assemble my kit so I am not camping.
Aiming to join Huggy's peel off.
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Still got this very annoying cough, but going to come and ride anyway (Sorry O:-))
To shorten the day I'm planning to drive to the compasses and then ride down to Witham for the start.
See you for Breakfast tomorrow.
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I'm aiming to rendez-vous at Stebbing and then down to the Compasses.
The White Hart? :D
Yep
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I'm aiming to get to Spoons for about 8.30 or so...
Quick reminder of vague timings and route:
0930 Leave Battesford Court
1100 Arrive Bishop Nick (18km)
1230 Leave Bishop Nick
1330 Arrive George, Shalford (11km)
1530 Leave George, Shalford
1630 Arrive White Hart, Stebbing (10km)
1730 Leave White Hart, Stebbing
1830 Arrive Spiritual Home (11km)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
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Non COR Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260
Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
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Splendid! :thumbsup:
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Hi each
Slight change, so I'll be joining for the evening session at the SH.
Regards
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I haven't had time to assemble my kit so I am not camping.
Aiming to join Huggy's peel off.
Shalford peel off route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45298050
Hi each
Slight change, so I'll be joining for the evening session at the SH.
Are you going to be able to get off the island of Little Baddow ridge ???
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Non COR Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260
Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
Who's riding what? I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..
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Non COR Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260
Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
Who's riding what? I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..
I’m riding fixed on COR
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Non COR Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260
Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831
Who's riding what? I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..
I’m riding fixed on COR
OK - that has potential.... but isn't that bit at Bardfield 36km quite rutted? (granted it was quite a long time since I rode it, but I couldn't turn the pedals the ruts were so deep!
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Bagman wont fit on the fixed without obscuring the rear light so it'll be J.ack with tailfin and gears as I am too tired to feck around sorting bikes anymore! I'll take a view on COR when we get there.
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I'm out - beaten by logistics and lack of fitness.
HNY all.
I promise to make more of an effort on Wednesdays.
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I'm out - beaten by logistics and lack of fitness.
HNY all.
I promise to make more of an effort on Wednesdays.
Thats a shame - see you next time Dirk. :'(
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I enjoyed that! Thanks for those who turned up and josser for organising.
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Thanks all for such a fine day out. It's been *years* since we were last had such a sociable day out on the bike.
Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6
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Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6
I enjoyed the pics, you all looked like you had a good time. :thumbsup:
I note that there is a second Pelt of Destiny, I hope this is because of a recent purchase rather than mitosis being made possible by lack of laundering. ::-)
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Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6
I enjoyed the pics, you all looked like you had a good time. :thumbsup:
I note that there is a second Pelt of Destiny, I hope this is because of a recent purchase rather than mitosis being made possible by lack of laundering. ::-)
The second Pelt was a monkey suit. The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!
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The second Pelt was a monkey suit. The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!
Ive watched everything ever broadcast by Sir Attenborough, and I never realised how similar monkeys and reindeer are.
ACME is truly an educational experience :thumbsup:
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The second Pelt was a monkey suit. The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!
Ive watched everything ever broadcast by Sir Attenborough, and I never realised how similar monkeys and reindeer are.
ACME is truly an educational experience :thumbsup:
Reindeers and monkeys are 99% the same DNA.
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:thumbsup: Thanks to all for a splendid day out, especially Josser for organising and sussing out just-about-rideable COR.
A brewery stop at Epiphany is definitely an 'Annual' thing now.
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I had a great day.
Thanks to Josser for organising and to everyone who came out.
Most relaxed enjoyable day on a bike in ages.
The Musky Pelt of Destiny is currently airing before being stored away for the next 12 months. Who will get to wear it next year I wonder !!!! ;D ;D ;D