After a dry afternoon in Telford we thought 'we'll take a chance', and headed out for a training ride to Shawbury. As soon as we got our kit on, the heavens opened up, so we were drowned rats by the time we made it to Telford Train Station from the Park Inn Hotel! Not to be deterred we set off and eventually the rain did subside. Glorious views along the way of all the fields of yellow, set off with the grey skies, it did look fantastic.
With Deb, our tag along rider for the night, struggling with a slow puncture, Tony and I (Lucja) took off ahead to send back Nina in the rescue vehicle! Whilst Tony & I quickly defrosted in the warmth of our friends, Nina & Fiona's, home with a couple of very hot cups of coffee and some dry, warm socks; Nina was out to pick up Deb. With all of us back together and raiding the wardrobe for dry attire, Lucja was kitted out in new favourite Wild and Striped thermals. Wow! A new range of fashion to keep me warm, rather pleased to find out they were founded in New Zealand!
Suitably refuelled after a super tasty sausage casserole with jacket potato, followed by a cheeky New York Cheesecake; Tony and I hit the road back to Telford. The wind had dropped so we thought we were in for a nice ride back, which it was until we hit flood waters just before Wellington, too late to turn around we were up mid-thigh is some rather unsavoury smelling water. With a nice layer of some form of grease and now completely soggy shoes and socks we made it back after a total of 33 miles to a lovely hot shower and warm clothes, forgiving all the tribulations and already planning our next venture out!
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