We met in our usual place by the bike stands outside Asda in Hatfield and thought there were a couple of no-shows as the departure time approached. A quick phone call determined Clare V was indeed at a bike stand outside Asda, just not the same one we were at!
We went through the edge of WGC and picked up Ronny at Panshanger then the Clarkes at Tewin before looping round via Bramfield and Stapleford and climbing up to Chapmore End where we regrouped by the pretty village pond.
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| Crouch End pond pause |
After descending into the Rib valley we wiggled along to Wadesmill then passed through the unseasonal Cold Christmas before going through picturesque Much Hadham to reach Ash Valley Golf Club where we were horrified to see vast numbers of cars parked. Fortunately there wasn't much of a delay getting served and we sat in the sunshine next to their marquee. Most of the cars seemed to be accompanying some very junior-looking golfers which was good to see.
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| Eamonn tests Richard's bike for size |
After the coffee stop we took a direct route back through Ware and Hertford, then after a short distance on the Cole Green Way we took the traditional Old Coach Road route back to the edge of WGC and into Hatfield. Another good turnout of 12 on a dry but windy day,
Carol B
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