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When I got on the bike and rolled out yesterday morning, the drizzle was cold and I wondered if I was in for a bit of a grind of a day. I couldn't have been more wrong.
I actually had one of the most fun bike days I've had in ages.
I've not ridden the London Classic before (sorry I just can't say cobblemonster) and it was a great introduction. Set off from BC just before ten in a group of old and new faces. Amazing to be riding with @edmundro again as well as @cornelius_blackfoot, @cake and loads of others. Soon caught up by @smiff who had dressed for the occasion. I believe he has invented the concept of the wishful thinking gilet.
I loved the pavé sections, with lefty Dave always ready with the hammer, if not the imminent next turn. Good riding fella!
Scotch Egg at the Cutty Sark was delicious and not even the arrival of the rain proper could dampen our spirits. Onward to the hills!
Everyone rode them with aplomb, even the evil combination of hill plus cobbles plus vegetation, in the much discussed new section. Quite the challenge. Not sure where it was, but it might as well have been Penge. To make it even better, we were soon joined by @Skülly to complete the dream team.
As usual, Canonbie was a huge test. I know it well and made a break off the front so that I could ascend it on my own, creating an Alpe d'Huez hairpin path up the North Face. Chuffed to make it to the top in time to hop off and video my compadrés arriving.
A couple more small bumps (ahem) and we were descending our way to Jamm, via the obligatory motorist altercation.
Jamm were perfect hosts and one of the bouncers even let me smuggle in some Nanny State, taking pity on my teetotal soul. The chicken smelled great, the big screen worked nearly flawlessly and the raffle was a dramatic joy to behold. Obviously the best man won.
Thank you so much to all of you for being amazing, but particularly to @Dave_Cobblemonster and the team.