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1SundaySEPTEMBER

To Woodstock

 95 km  661 m  03:32  x3  x2
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Three elite riders gathered in the square with some trepidation due to the yellow warning of thunderstorms that was in place. We decided that we had better get on with it. So we pointed Ben at Woodstock, lit the blue touchpaper and hung on. Boy what a ride! Eighty minutes later we pulled into Woodstock panting somewhat, having covered the 40km at an average of 30kph (18.6mph).

In Hampers deli/Cafe we devoured the excellent spanakopita (Greek style filo pastry filled with feta, spinach and other stuff) almost as fast. After a quick mooch around the back streets of Woodstock and a chat with the friendly guard at Blenheim back gate, we set of again but at a slightly reduced pace. The humidity and the earlier pace was telling on us a bit so we paused briefly for a refresher at The Fox at Leafield before heading home.

Not your typical Corallian ride, but nice to have the opportunity of an occasional burn-up when all the riders present are up for it.