The six rode away out west along the Alban Way and through Verulamium Park, continuing eastward along the Green Ring then onto NCN6 to nip up through New Greens to Sandridgebury. The vibe was very mellow, very little foot or vehicle traffic on our route. The threesome reached St Leonards first, by a hillier route that took in Nashe's Farm Lane, but not much ahead of the six.
We took our time to enjoy the festival, with flowers and the knitted village and home baking.
The group returned together via Jersey Lane, gradually shedding riders as they peeled off for home.
