Going Global via Harpenden

Not the usual 5MTF - a Sunday afternoon ride, although a Harpenden start is not a first.  Having a lady actually from Harpenden coming on the ride was though!  We rolled off in the sunshine and were soon admiring the Ambrose Lane ramp access to the Nickey Line.  Having a local with us brought local advice to divert and admire the bluebells in Knott Wood.  Stunning.

On to Redbourn and into the Hub, café and cyclists' refuge.

The ride today was celebrating and honouring quite a few things.  Sunday 10 May is Global Woman's Cycle Day: Ride with us as we Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Empower the Future of Women in Cycling. 5MTF in a nutshell.  Rona shows the logos, at the same time wearing a pink hat (Giro d' Italia) featuring Plowman Craven (former cycling team associated with the Hub, sponsored by Harpenden specialist survey firm).

We completed our loop via Redbournbury Mill, the Ver meadows and Beesonend.  The St Albans contingent came through Childwickbury to Batchwood, admiring the rhododendrons on the way past.