After expecting only about 6 or 7 bikes to be there to get going with 13 was a bonus.
Thanks to Bob for doing the "tail-end-charlie" thing. Invaluable

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There were at least 5 who had no experience of the drop off system and everyone seemed to get on with it fine - even Gazz and Steve who we collected en-route and didn't get a full brief
Thanks to all for coming along - great company, good ride with only one minor incident - when a stop on gravel lead to a tipping off but no harm done (and no photo).
I left out the worst bit of road as we had two road bikes and the hold up on the video was only a minor blip. WWW left us and we caught him at the hold-up. Only one nearly missed turn when my GPS decided to re-calculate

We only got as far as the pub in Woodchurch. We were running a bit behind schedule so hadn't stopped for a coffee break and two pubs together seemed welcoming. The Bonny Cravat had a carvery but the Six Bells next door had a larger selection of smaller meals and snacks. Great beer in both though.
People started to leave after a drink and a packet of crisps leaving 6 when we were ready to leave.
After Woodchurch we ran into Ashford to fuel up and then everyone went on their way. Not all the route covered but a great day out.
Perhaps the next one will be to end at a pub so that people can do their own thing afterwards