By joining the Friday Flyers this morning, I have completed my first AVP treble this week .. what a shame that it is back to work for me again on Monday!
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| AVP Friday Flyers, gathering at the TIC |
On the strike of 10:00 am, I rolled up at the Seaton TIC to join 12 of the regular Fliers for the weekly ride out to Axminster Arts Cafe. We remained dry for the climb up to Rousden but once on the exposed Trinity Hill Road, still five miles from Axminster, the wind rose and the icy rain fell. Hearts were lifted by the arrival of Bar Bunny with a sleepy Imogen and an offer of tasty cakes. After a quick refuelling we concluded our ride into Axminster to a warm greeting from the Arts Cafe team.
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| A pause at the top of the Combe Road climb |
It is Chequers birthday today .. 21 again .. so what a surprise when the lights dimmed in the Cafe and a chocolate cake appeared adorned with a blaze of candles! Our second offering of cake was gratefully received. Happy Birthday Chequers!
Unlike Wednesday, rain had still not abated by the time we had to leave, so the decision was made to take the quick main road back to Seaton. Similar to Wednesday, however, while we were eating cake, 3 of our bike's - including mine - rear tyres had deflated .. the flint strewn roads had struck again! My inner tube was quickly replaced, I'm getting too much practice at this of late, Handbag's was a slow puncture so chose just to add more air, but another punctured again and had to seek out the local bike shop for permanent fix!
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| The AVP Puncture Workshop |
When I finally arrived home, 18 miles and 1,500 feet of climb completed, and very damp around the edges, I found I'd ingeniously locked my house keys in the garage! So an additional 5 mile ride round trip to recover a spare set was then required. Perhaps after all it is lucky that I am back at work next week!
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