Our last ride of the autumn programme was another longer ride. The Mead Quilters exhibition in Wheathampstead had caught the eye of more than one of the five riders, and we felt we could go the distance. It was milder than expected, and even a hint of blue sky. Out by way of Woodstock Road, Marshals Drive and Sandridgebury Lane. Through Sandridge and across Nomansland Common, to take Bull Lane over to the Elephant and Castle and on to Wheathampstead.
Our group separated into those that wished to view the exhibition and those to whom needlework did not appeal. The latter section of the party headed off to Ushers for an enjoyable coffee and cake. The rest of us joined the throng in the Memorial Hall. There was in fact a sporting link, a display be Quilts 4 London of some of the pennants that have been made to be presented to each athlete. Your leader was obviously not looking like a competent sewer, as she was given one of the simple kits. So, now you know, if you want to participate in the Olympics - join a Five Miles ride! The website is
www.quilts4london.org.uk
We returned to St Albans by way of Beech Hyde Lane and Jersey Lane, riders peeling off for home en route; with a sole representative getting all the way back to Morrisons to do her shopping.
