Alan was doing Calvin impersonations at the start bemoaning his lack of fitness and miles. However he appeared to be coping with the pace comfortably until very near the end when he did a passable Curran and got blown out of the back.
We had a 16 year old potential Laura Trott going really well with us until Charles decided to show off and turned up his after-burners on Blanks Lane. Despite Geoff’s best efforts Emily couldn’t be persuaded to continue.
16 years were also significant to Simon and Lisa (recent anniversary) and their mini domestic when Lisa bent her thumb and Simon snickered (a la Muttley) was proof that their relationship is still as fresh as on day 1.
Rob was claiming KOM until we bumped into Contador Costello and Sue at Tulley’s. Brian had obviously misheard, thinking that they were going sailing rather than cycling, and was sporting some natty deck shoes. True to form, as we left the tea stop he was up there jostling for position at the front until he dutifully remembered Sue.
A very pleasant 50+ miles in the sun.