We had a good turnout for the Hatfield ride and welcomed a new rider, really wasn’t too sure of the weather, which I think may have put some off, so I had a rucksack full of extra clothes. Six of us set off for the wilds of Hertfordshire countryside.
We passed through WGC and Panshanger with the greatest of ease, then headed up Archers Green. It was as we were coming into Tewin that I felt the need for a wardrobe change. Off came the light jackets and they stayed off. We spied some very inventive scarecrows as we passed through Tewin (Rose and Crown had a competition going on).
 |
| Scarecrows in Tewin |
The riding was pleasant and steady. Our new rider was keeping pace and we were a happy little group going through Datchworth, then we went up one of my favourite winding little lanes: Rectory Lane. This little treat goes all over the place and leads to a crossroads that can get you lost if you don’t have your bearings (I know I’ve done it). Not too far from there is the lovely downhill road that leads into Knebworth town. Our stop was to be Coasters, but it was rammed and there was a queue for seating, so I went in search of a new café. I popped into the Simmon’s (next to the delightfully named Ming Che) and found that there was a café around the corner called Vero.
This café was a little find and we were made very welcome, they even set a table out before we had got in there, a return visit will be happening. Whilst there we picked up Steve and Doris, who were late to the start due to house works. The route back was via Rabley Heath, another great network of lanes, then we skipped past Codicote via Cowards Lane and dropped down to Kimpton Bottom, then followed the Codicote Road to the Ayot St Peter turn off.
After going through a very pleasant Ayot we took our usual route back into Hatfield, Sue left us to head into Sherrard’s Park and the rest of us continued home.
Great morning’s cycle ride, next one is in June when we take on Black Lion Hill to get to The tea room in the Orchard.
Neil 18/05/2019
No comments:
Post a Comment