It was a nippy start to the ride as Phil and I headed out to see if anyone would be joining us at Southmoor... enter stage right Mark - welcome!

A good but sociable pace kept going right across the ride. Highlights for me were the yellow fields that we rode between on Barcote Lane, near Carswell golf course.

The cafe at Bampton garden centre was rather sleep-inducing, sitting in teh greenhouse with the sun beating down on the panes of glass and creating a rather pleasant warmth.

A sprightly ascent of Buckland Hill followed, dropping off Mark and Barry at strategic points. Nice ride!