Delays to the start of our ride were inevitable when Zac turned up with a puncture. In the end he also found he had ceased brakes, so he borrowed a neighbour's bike and we finally set off at around 11.20. Showers didn't make the climb to Pennywell particularly enjoyable, but a group of deer over the hedge, presumably owed by Pennywell Farm, provided a great photo opportunity.

Ryan was finding the cycling tough after a recent injury, so after passing through Rattery we turned right to cross the A38 and then descended Dean hill, getting back at around 1pm.