Thursday, March 16, 2017

A Group Ride Report - 15 March



Some 15 of us out today on what was the hottest day of the year so far, around 17deg, with many of us regretting that we were wearing too many winter layers.
The destination was The White Horse at Wokingham Without, located in the narrowing stretch of open country between Bracknell and Wokingham town. It’s an area rarely visited by us because getting past Bracknell and Bracknell Forest can be problematic, with most roads very busy. Today we were in luck because the B3034 to Binfield was closed, but open to cyclists, which reduced the traffic flow.
Lunch at the White Horse was served quickly, though today they were serving only sandwiches and chips because British Gas were excavating the gas mains in the road outside.
Return was on a surprisingly quiet route through Bracknell, avoiding the town centre and the busy outer ring road, using a combination of cycle paths and residential streets.Tea was at Upper Halliford Squires, where we sat outside in the afternoon sun, another 2017 first, and the staff were happy for us to stay even after their 5pm close.
44 miles, all of 1,400ft of climbing, moving ave 13mph, 1,500 calories, 1 puncture.
Many thanks to Colin for back marking, always clearly visible in orange, Geoff for group photography, and to all for their corner marking and their company.



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