Amazing. The sun shone, the breeze was light and not a drop of rain.
24 Trekkers on 11 Tandems and 2 Solos matched our largest ever Penistone turnout. But unlike days gone by, when we would simply convoy up to Dunford Bridge, Ride Leader Barney’s “Freedom Pass” to travel at your own pace either down towards Wharncliffe Woods or the more traditional Dunford Bridge and back, meant most bikes clocked a total of just over 18 miles travelling in both directions.
One of these days we’ll hit the trail after a spell of dry weather and will be able to travel down beyond Oxspring Tunnel, and well into the woods. But as many seasoned cyclists know, once the tarmac ends the trail gets particularly muddy. And even keeping to the tarmac, all bikes returned decidedly muckkier (if that’s a word) than when we set off.
Encouraging to see Pilot Julie and Stokers Mark W and Vicki on their maiden route ride with us. You all did really well and we’re looking forward to pedalling many more miles with you as the season progresses.
Yes – it was a good ride.
