Enough Jags assembled this week for three groups. Bob G’s Team 1 led at a gentler pace as both Harriet and Sarah F were feeling a bit Uncle Dick, also riding with this group were Kylie and Chris L, both making a welcome return to the Jags peloton. Jane, Richard L, David H, Lynn and Andi made up Team 2. While (Marlow’s answer to the Bard) Gary’s group Team 3 did a totally different route, comprising Amardeep, Geoff, Rory and James S (back from summer hols).
Despite the unexpected drizzle the roads remained reasonably dry, so there was no need for rain jackets. Teams 1 and 2 headed off towards Henley and beyond, along to Harpsden and up the cheeky climb next to the golf club. Over the bridge at Sonning and on to Twyford and Hurst (the Hookers sadly not in evidence this time) then for the undulations of Forest Road. Team 2 practiced a bit of chain gang along the great Drift Road before turning towards Bray, Maidenhead and finally coffee at the Odney Club.
Team 2, always keen to get to the cakes sharpish, arrived at 11am, half an hour early according to the Team App, BUT were still not the first group by any means. However, it paid off as nearly first dibs resulted in a great choice, with the blackcurrant crumble slice being particularly good! JV arrived just as we were all leaving - great to see you JV!
The return to Marlow was via Terry’s Lane, always a delight when you pop out at the TOP of Quarry Wood!
Well done Team 2 on fab group riding - with lots of chat along the way.