Three of us set out from Wantage to be joined by three more at various points along the route to make a cordial group of six. One puncture at Chilton Foliat was well timed to allow the rest of us to check out the Roman mosaic while it was fixed. Before lunch we were all feeling the cold in the damp mist and drizzle. Unfortunately for us the faux log burner in the cafe is really just a fan heater so we arranged 6 pairs of gloves in front of it and gazed longingly at the flame effect. Food and coffee were good though and the cafe is full of interesting stuff (I particularly liked the Cornish pasty cushions). It felt a little warmer on the return leg with no more drizzle and the wind now behind us. Three riders peeled off at various points until we were back down to the original three for the final stretch. One of those rides that you didn't realize you enjoyed until it was over. Roll on summer.