Well three riders set off heading into the autumn glories of the Forest of Dean, especially with the lowish golden sun showing off the tree colours to their best effect. On the riding front all was pretty uneventful apart from the ride route trying to lead us astray heading past Hartbury and again near Mitcheldean, after that we did our best to enjoy the scenery. Coffee and cake was taken at Hopewell Colliery then it was time to head for home with pleasantly tired legs.

56ml, 3700ft at about 15.4mph