A Missed Opportunity (For Some)
Having looked forward to this ride for ages, the first Saturday club ride in 2015, the gloomy weather forecast did not look very encouraging. Slowly MCCC made up its mind and following a flurry of electronic communications collectively decided that Sunday would be the better day of the weekend to ride. This was very disappointing. Where was the passion, the dedication? It was, after all, the first Saturday ride of the year, what if potential new members turned up? Having a decent level of fitness for the summer can only be achieved through doing the winter miles! At this point I have to confess that I was more than happy not to be riding Saturday, who really wants to ride in the rain?
And then this, “Weather still not looking pretty for the morning. However, Steve & I still planning to ride. Hope to see someone at least at the Jackdaw” Phil’s inspirational and motivating email! How could I refuse to go now? Well I couldn’t and decided to bite the bullet and ride. In fact 5 of us set off but decided not to chance our arm in a new coffee destination and instead set our compass for Relish, always a warm welcome there.
Of the ride, it was indeed wet, but not that wet and it certainly wasn’t too cold. Arriving safely at Relish, cake and coffee consumed, we set off for home and the return journey was in fact dryish. The pace picked up a bit towards the end but nothing too fast to prevent chatter. Thoroughly enjoyable ride in the end and definitely had the feeling that those who decided not to attend did miss out! Only a bit, though.
Riders: Howard, Steve, Phil, Dave and Andy Poolman. 32 miles ridden.
Howard
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