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  Bill Kent and myself at Nonsuch today. Glorious weather with temperatures at nine o’clock and already around 25°C. A slight breeze from the south east kept it nicely manageable on the ride. The route was out along the Hogsmill River then into Horton Country Park, Ashtead Common, over the railway and into Ashtead Park. […]

The crew assembled by Denis’s car with luggage in hand at 08:30hrs for the Grand Depart on the last full days riding. The temperature, like yesterday had thankfully slightly cooled overnight, but alas this was due to a headwind we would be challenged by all day. We said our goodbyes to our fantastic support car […]

 54.2 miles, 1,747ft climbing. The well-rested crew left the Hunstanton digs at 08:00hrs to take breakfast at a couple of local venues and then regrouped at 09:00hrs for the off. A lovely morning of clear skies and a slight chill in the air, which was refreshing after the warm night. The route took us along […]

 55.5 miles, 2,393ft of climbing. After a hearty breakfast, the crew – Bill, Jigs, Andy, Trevor, Tracy, Neil, Malcolm, Jake, Sally and myself – dropped bags with Denis ‘Denbo’ Peacock for loading into his support car. First photo opp was with Captain Mainwaring, as Thetford is the fictional location of Walmington-on-Sea, Dad’s Army. Then it […]

  24.8 miles, 574ft of climbing.   All riders arrived on time at the designated car park in Bury St. Edmunds, despite my argument with the lady on my satnav. Bacon rolls for fuel to start the off. One puncture after around twelve miles for Bill Martin. Lunch at Elevden then the final few miles, […]