Lovely to see old friends - and meet new acquaintances - spiffing weather, great route, surprisingly nice police, some fantastic overheard snippets of conversation ("it's like a nightmare out of a Smiths video" and "I recently made a delightful picallili. Turned out a real treat"), the stunning bikes on show, and not to mention the marvellous standard of dress; the bar has been set high for the next(?!) event.
It's a rare - and uplifting - moment when you see an immaculately turned-out olive tweedster glide past on a HHSB rocking an arrospoke.
A memorable day, Chapeau to Teddy for organising - and the sponsors, marshals, and staff at the venues!
Now, hands up who's keeping the mutton chops or 'tache for work tomorrow?...
Well done everyone!
Lovely to see old friends - and meet new acquaintances - spiffing weather, great route, surprisingly nice police, some fantastic overheard snippets of conversation ("it's like a nightmare out of a Smiths video" and "I recently made a delightful picallili. Turned out a real treat"), the stunning bikes on show, and not to mention the marvellous standard of dress; the bar has been set high for the next(?!) event.
It's a rare - and uplifting - moment when you see an immaculately turned-out olive tweedster glide past on a HHSB rocking an arrospoke.
A memorable day, Chapeau to Teddy for organising - and the sponsors, marshals, and staff at the venues!
Now, hands up who's keeping the mutton chops or 'tache for work tomorrow?...