Wednesday the 25^th July

Another gloriously hot day and a 15 mile cycle for me to get there. Sunny day but too hot for some? I didn't know what to expect in terms of numbers. Well the group slowly started to form as members arrived.

Off through Datchet to Dorney and and the edge of Maidehead then up the short climb to Taplow where Liz and Gill headed South for a shorter ride. Through Burham and skirting the Beeches and the edge of Hedsor to the Hope and Champion in the M40 services (no it's not on the M40). They have a lovely outside area over looking a small lake with loads of outside seating. We decided to eat in the cool inside.

Service was quick but their gas supply to the beer pumps was not working, so no beer! Only bottled.

I had planned the route through some very minor country lanes which meant lots of shade but a few steep climbs. Skirting Hedgerly we headed for Fulmer and down past Pinewood studios, Iver and onto tea at Richings Park Golf club, numbers by now had dwindled as not all wanted to stop for tea. It was hard to leave the comfort of the golf club and head back into the heat.

I lead the remaining group back to Colnbrook where we split and all headed for home. A nice if somewhat hot day on the bike.

Tony..