A single bubble of five stalwarts set out from (and arrived back at) WMP. At the start Louis looked slightly the worse for wear having slipped due to the mud on Denchworth Road, fortunately incurring no injury or serious bike problem but with some damage to clothing and confidence (see photo).

On a chilly but windless morning good progress was made over the two hills and down to Ashbury, where the village shop provided ample refreshments, though for some reason the lady objected to us congregating in the outer garden area - the pavement had to suffice. There was a little moisture in the air for the return leg though the vale, but it had disappeared by midday, and we were back around 1255. Plenty of good banter along the way of course. Thank you for the company.