As we gathered in the Wantage marketplace there was some discussion about the weather, it appeared to be wetter than was forecast. Anyway, we set off and made our way up Chain Hill and the drizzle got heavier. Waiting at the top of Chain Hill was Nick D, he assured us he had ridden up!! Once everyone had recovered from the ascent we made our way onto Hampstead Norreys, with a few stops to put on and take off rain gear, for those who had it. The refreshments at the Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Café were welcome and a chance to dry off. We resumed the ride after Pam kindly dried off everyone’s saddle and the skies started to look brighter. The return leg back was as the first leg ,“lumpy” as advertised. On getting back into Wantage a few of the group went for some light refreshments at a local hostelry. Despite the unexpected drizzly weather to start, it was an enjoyable morning ride.