A good, sociable ride: mild and sunny, light winds. Good to meet up with Owen at the Paradise cafe - thanks for being official start-line photographer. A brisk pace (for me) but we all stuck together - thanks to Jelly Legs, Leaden Skies, Despeuch and psyclist for their company, and to felstedrider who met up with us on the way back, at Cavendish. We also happened to spot Brian Mann tinkering with his Morris Minor as we passed, so stopped for a little chat.