Lorraine didn't feel well. She hadn't felt well the day before or the day before that. Cause of the illness? Kenotandophobia (ie she was trying to get out of going for a ride on the back of Ken's tandem that had been originally planned for the Monday). Ken wasn't to be put off so easily so he went round early on the sunny Wednesday evening and persuaded her to 'just come round the block' - it was a revelation! Hills that had previously hurt became flat - she was hooked. Even so, Ken and Charlie still had to persuade her to come out on the actual ride, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

The rest of the ride? Pretty ordinary really - through the lanes to Broadhempston, round to the Woodland road and back via the cross at Style Park Gardens. Everyone had a great time, especially our two new members.