The 11th Annual Christmas Ride
12 hardy souls braved the late forecasted weather change, and ventured out in
the rain and the inevitable mud fest. Instead we were blessed with a warm and
drying day, some muddy tracks, but the new trails we found in Tunstall were
mainly dry and fantastic fun. For the first time we saw wind powered something
and electric shifting, a few tumbles and only one puncture. The bomb holes were
an adventure and quite a source of amusement, with only two riders achieving
all 5, in and out.
The Green Man was a welcome sight after nearly 5 hours in the saddle, but
with most of our other drink stops closed; we were once again saved by the
guaranteed opening of a Deben Inn. Refuge was sought in the Coach and with
family discount extending the purse, we made this our home for the next 3 hours
or so, I think. Probably a Xmas ride record, but after 14 hours out and about,
we finally called it a day when DP's Vodka (and then port) ran out. A few faces
missing but thanks to all who made it, who made it so much fun. 51 training
Thursdays till the next...
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