Having only returned to Chester the previous day, after being away for over four weeks, it was immediately apparent that my fitness had suffered. It was some consolation then that temperatures were reasonable and the weather dry, plus today’s elevenses was at Bellis Garden centre promising a reasonably flat ride. Brian was already there when I arrived quickly followed by Ray. When Graham, Dave and Liz arrived we were in new territory. Six riders and it was only 11.00am. Then when Jim and Dave arrived to make it eight Ray insisted on a photograph to mark the occasion!
The ride south to Hanmer was taken at a steady pace evidenced by the buzz of conversation from the following riders. Shocklach and Threapwood were quickly passed and we were soon in the undulating lanes that characterise the area around Hanmer. The Hanmer Arms Hotel was as welcoming as usual with a table prepared by a roaring log fire. The Adnams and baguettes went down well and after an hour or so of chat it was time to make a move. More interesting lanes followed until we reached Penley from where we turned towards Bangor on Dee, Wrexham Industrial Estate and thence back to Bellis at Holt. After further sustenance (they do a very tempting carrot cake) and discussion the group split up with riders making their own ways home.
What a great day this turned out to be.
Distance from Chester and back 51 miles.
BW
The ride south to Hanmer was taken at a steady pace evidenced by the buzz of conversation from the following riders. Shocklach and Threapwood were quickly passed and we were soon in the undulating lanes that characterise the area around Hanmer. The Hanmer Arms Hotel was as welcoming as usual with a table prepared by a roaring log fire. The Adnams and baguettes went down well and after an hour or so of chat it was time to make a move. More interesting lanes followed until we reached Penley from where we turned towards Bangor on Dee, Wrexham Industrial Estate and thence back to Bellis at Holt. After further sustenance (they do a very tempting carrot cake) and discussion the group split up with riders making their own ways home.
What a great day this turned out to be.
Distance from Chester and back 51 miles.
BW
Thanks Bryan for a very enjoyable first ride with the Easy Riders and thanks to Gudfadirin for her speedy work on the blog.
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