After last year’s cancellation due to snow, this year the weather gods were kind to us. Twenty seven riders signed-on on Mothers’ Day, which I had not planned for when setting the date. With this in mind, I was expecting less of a turn out, so a big thank you to all who came along. Also the clocks went forward an hour so we lost out on a bit more time in bed.
Yet another hiccup occurred on Saturday when Chris and I called in at the pub stop, only to find it had changed hands and the new landlord could not do much in the way of food. We, therefore, called in on the newly reopened Chequers in Yelden; Lisa the landlady saved the day and welcomed our attendance. The run, unfortunately, was not without incident: Bev, on his less-than-immaculate Honda ‘Expire’, went the extra mile, in fact he only went a mile before losing all sparks (Bring a bigger packet of sparks next time, Bev!) Still he enjoyed the rest of the run in the recovery car.
In a more serious incident, Dave Evans was in collision with a car on the route and ended up in Bedford A&E, bruised but not broken. We all hope Dave is recovering well. The daffodils were in all their glory as the day warmed up and the sun shone.
In all a good start to the season. Thanks to Lyn, Owen, Matt, Chris, and Mark for their help with the run. Also, it was great to see Alex doing well after his operation.
Look out for The Star Wars Run, May the 4th at Yeldon village hall.
Bye for now,
Ralph.
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