Two new pairs of gloves had to be purchased before we could make a start, and then Wajeeh had a puncture and decided to fix it at home. A brisk climb was essential this morning to get us warmed up, so we climbed Dean Hill and skirted around Harbourneford before enjoying the descent to South Brent. The cafe looked inviting, but we needed to keep moving in order to make it home by 1pm.

Descending to Avonwick we enjoyed the cobbled track that runs alongside the river Avon. Several of the youngsters were suffering a bit from the cold, so the main road served as a useful shortcut to Rattery. Here, a poultry show offered some comical entertainment before we tackled the final climb to Pennywell and home.