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| Meeting at Morrisons |
At 10 am eight of us met at Morrison’s Fleetville, Graham, Carol, Helen, Jackie, Esther, Cath & Jill.
They were a happy and chatty group of riders ranging from all abilities. Four of them had already met and were familiar with the CTC, as they had been out with Rona on her Five Miles to Fabulous rides. Cath and Jill were new for everybody and were new to the idea of riding in a group.
We set off for Valley Road via Marshalswick, and from there we headed out to Childwickbury, down through the small but very lovely estate there and onto the Redbourn road which we pootled along until we found the entrance for Gorhambury park. It was here that we lost two of our company as they didn’t see us turn in, but after a quick look around we found them and the party was re-united.
We proceeded into the park and as we passed the cows happily munching away in the fields, we were shouted at by an epileptic gentleman (or so he seemed). I didn’t know that the park was closed for shooting every Saturday until January. So that put paid to the main part of my ride.
We made our way back to the entrance and headed down the Redbourn road to the roundabout then up the Hemel road to St Michaels Street, from there we popped into Inn on the Park for a cuppa. Then we made our way back to the start via the park and The Alban Way.
Although a short ride, it was very enjoyable and everybody had a great time. The next time I try this one will be after January as I think Gorhambury is a wonderful place to visit if you’re not being shot at.
Neil 15/09/2012
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