St Pauls Walden - Hertfordshire

Thursday 21st March

This mornings ride was to St Pauls Walden and the Strathmore Arms for lunch.  Quite a turn out for the ride, Adrian, Mia, Peter, David R, who did a slightly longer and faster ride and Geoff H, David W, Sandra, Mick L, potential new member Paul H, myself and Geoff P who took the lead.  We took our usual route with a little loop via Shilley Green.  David R didn't join us but we were joined by John, Bedford Paul and Bridget and her friend Ann for lunch. Mia was on a high as her daughter had just given birth to a baby girl, congratulations to both Mother and Grandmother.  A nice sociable lunch was had, very enjoyable.  Apart from John, Bedford Paul, Bridget and Ann we all set off together back along the direct route to Letchworth.  I think Adrian left us at the B656 to head back through Hitchin.  The weather was mainly overcast throughout but it was mild with very little wind to speak of.  My mileage was 18 at an average of 11.​