Overnight rain had given way to sunny but breezy conditions by the time the six of us left at 10.37. There was a bit of a headwind as we rode up Dean hill, although it wasn’t as bad as the last time. Callum O’B was back to good form today, having spent a week “recovering” from the first Easter Special ride!

We skirted around Harbourneford, then took the narrow lane on the right towards the bottom of the hill to South Brent: most thought this was a new road but Ash recognised the public seat when we got there and realised we sometimes ride this lane in the other direction.

After photos at Laira Bridge we took the riverside path and stopped by the river for a snack break. A few crossed the river on the stones: Callum O’B got a bit wet in the process, but Ash fell right in when a stone turned out to be more slippery than he expected.

Next stop was the South Brent co-op: Callum O’B bought some chocolate milk and Connor stowed it away in a small “war bag” that he had recently picked up in a jumble sale. We took the main road to Marley Head viaduct and climbed the hill to Rattery – once again Callum O’B was making good speed. As we descended the final hill past Pennywell we passed the very busy vintage car rally on the race course site and made it home by 1.10. Many stayed for the after-ride social until 3pm.