Right as rain

The usual not-very-good weather for our season-closer! We try to avoid 'smiling cyclists' and 'cake' as  illustrations for these posts, as it can get a bit repetitive, but in persistent rain all pictures are taken undercover.  So here we are about to set off, looking cheerful and fabulous.

Let's go!

The leader expected we might get as far as Morrisons's cafe, but the riders were keen to get to Peppermint, so off we went.  A first for us, a repeat of the previous ride, and jolly good thing to do.  Peppermint is very friendly and the cakes are excellent. This could be our signature ride and coffeestop.

Peppermint Cafe

The first thing we came to on our onward route was a flood right across the road, but it was shallow, as were the other two we came to.  The leaves are colourful this year, and it was an atmospheric ride through Symondshyde Woods, with the added interest of a stoat strolling swiftly across the road ahead of us, giving us a good glimpse of the black tip on its tail.