The final ride of the year and a chilled affair it was, with light wind, and an absence of rain and even a hint of sunshine later on.

Rapid progress was made to Cumnor where there was a slight delay for Andy to check his tubeless tyre following a spray of latex. The hole seemed blocked so onward down the hill and along the cycle path across the A34 through Wytham. There was a strong torrent under the bridge by the Trout at Godstow but Port Meadow had largely dried out after the recent deluges. The Jericho Cafe furnished ample supplies of caffeine and cake, and we decided to modify the route and sample the riverside NCN route South from Folly Bridge. Though not yet re-surfaced over its entire length this path provided a very pleasant traffic-free alternative to the intended route through the Southern suburbs of Oxford and through Kennington.

Andy and Claire left us at Abingdon to head home and the rest of us enjoyed a "lunch" stop at R&R. Only Caroline sampled the hot food, possibly because every option included Turkey! But the scone were delicious. John and Paul peeled off at Sutton Courtenay and Lain's Barn and the remaining four arrived at WMS at 1330.

Thank you everyone - a lovely finish to the Corallian year!