This ride will be led by Mark Fox and tail-ended by Nick Harwood

“Starting from the car park of the McDonalds at Caxton Gibbet we head south on the A1198 before turning off to Steeple Morden and on to Therfield, having first crossed the A505. After Therfield we cross the A10 heading for Barkway, where we drop south to Hare Street and then make our way across country, via Clavering & Newport, to Debden Barns for brekkie at the Elder Café (appropriately located alongside not one, but two, antiques shops)

After breakfast we head towards Saffron Walden and on to Wendens Ambo to join the lovely B1039 to Barley. There we will turn for home – frankly passing through too many villages, so bask in the glow of the first 2/3rds of the trip. The route is via Newton, Haslingfield & Comberton before a short burst back up the A1198 to the lay-by just south of where we started at Caxton Gibbet

The roads are suitable for a late autumn ride whatever the weather. Mindful of keeping Catherine happy, I cut out the gnarly sections suggested by my SatNav, which included an actual green lane and an unfordable ford!

Due to booking restrictions at the breakfast venue, this outing is limited to 12 participants. I look forward to seeing you there”

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