A bit of rain certainly thinned the crowd. It was nice to see John Groves in a rainy market place at 9 - he hadn't brought his bike.

Within half an hour the light rain had stopped though there were some big puddles in the vale - nothing that could not be ridden round.

The pain au chocolate at Lynwood's in Bampton met (high) expectations.

The return ride was a bit of a challenge - coping with bright sunshine reflecting off the wet roads.

Note to self: should have delayed start.