I didn't go to spindles last week due to other commitments. Spindles' ride last week was postponed as it was too cold whereas today brought perfect cycling conditions, cool and sunny with little wind. First I caught up on the outstanding jobs that needed doing. I bike that I had build over 2 years ago came in for a service which had changed hands a few times and had not been ridden much. A quick tune of the gears and brakes along with some new air in the tires was all it needed. Edgar talked to a couple who had brought some donations which turned out to be an Italian Alfredo Gios frame and some nice bits to go with it. This was generosity personified. In fact there were a number of great donations throughout the day along with a number of good maintenance jobs which included a renovation of a Moser.
The ride started at 3:15pm in Biddestone where 10 of us, including 4 kids, headed off to Giddeahall,then Yatton Keynell, Grittleton, Stanton Saint Quinton, Kington st. Michael, Allington and back to Corsham. What we needed is a place name with a 'Z' and 'X' in it and we would have used all the letters on the alphabet in the place names. A challenge for next time. I handed out cakes half way around which went down very well while Tim came to be rescue of Ben with a couple of bananas to cure the fatigue that had suddenly set in. It was a very pleasant way to spend Saturday last afternoon.
I'll post some pictures of the donated bikes later.
Next week is the Chippenham Wheelers White horse weekend.
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