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The route was mapped in one man's head only – only he knew where we were heading, but it turned out perfect.
Gently rolling roads, then a few climbs, then some little lumps.
Nice, warm air, top views over quiet countryside. Quick enough on occasions to taste effort, but steady so everyone gets round and enjoys themselves before (the optional extra of) emptying themselves chasing a signpost.
Gravel on the minor roads, lots of it. I felt the front wheel move on two occasions. And a bottle cage keeps working itself loose.
Not a single flat and only one "chain off" is good going for a group swelling to 30ish at points. A group this big gets a bit tricky if the roads are winding and drivers are impatient... so some shit driving did happen. A brush past from a Range Rover and another driver trying their luck on a blind brow – proper slow-clap-deserving behaviour.
The cafe did really good local ice cream so I invented the Oxfordshire Affogato (double espresso with a scoop – no flake).