A warm welcome to Charlie Hall, obviously tasked with keeping father Louis safe on the downhill from Faringdon. It was about the only thing that was warm, as the temperature stayed well below 20 all ride - August?

Blakes at Clanfield is a fantastic stop... just as we were leaving, Larry caught us up and rode back to Wantage with us after missing the start of the ride due to a dog-related incident.

Despite the arctic conditions, four of us braved the elements for a restorative drink at Alfies.