Windsor bike ride
When I arrived in Windsor at the meeting point there were the usual faces there - about 12 of us - until another large group from the local Windsor club all turned up to join the ride (and share their local knowledge). They were good company and it was the largest group we've had for some time - over 25 cyclists - which was a bit of a nightmare for the ride leader, making sure everyone was together.
It was an interesting ride, heading out across the farmlands around historic Windsor, before cutting back to the Hawkesbury river and a stop for cream teas at Ebeneezer church - a peaceful spot overlooking the river and the oldest surviving church in Australia, which had a celebration last weekend for its 200th anniversary.
We then headed up to Sackville where we caught the ferry across the river and then had a long drag up the hill to our lunch stop at an old roadside cafe.
Once lunch was over it was a straight drag back to Windsor and everyone went at their own speed, gradually spreading out along the road. The final half hour was very hard going, with tired legs, saddle sore, busy road and a heavy shower for the last few miles. It was a relief to get back at 3pm, load the bike into the car and head back home for a well earned rest and to find out what the others had been up to for the day.