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An Autumn Glide

A long ride to a hotel you love, where the food is excellent, and bikes are not only welcome but are valet parked, is my idea of the perfect way to finish the season. Cycling through countryside that has never looked so beautiful, and with the team car following for support, a group of us - close friends and customers - rode a secret 100 mile route from High Wycombe to the wonderful Babington House near Bath.

Our partners met us there for a sumptuous meal, overnight stay and a spot of spa treatment. Despite a late night the next morning we took a recovery ride, joined by a couple of Rapha Condor Sharp riders, back in time for lunch. Looking forward to repeating the trip next year.

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Comments
Jon Moss
7th December 2010 08:04pm
Now this sounds fabulous Simon - pencil me in for 2011 ;-)
Best wishes,
Jon
Carl Hunt
8th December 2010 04:43am
most envious. tell us about the pink reflection? in the first photo?
Michael Edwards
8th December 2010 09:12am
Me thinks the pink reflection in the first photo is the bonnet is the team car…
Laura Etherington
8th December 2010 10:09am
It is indeed the team car.
Martin James
8th December 2010 10:40am
This was a cracking day out on the bike and we were thoroughly spoilt all weekend at Babington.
The team car was driven by super smiley Ben, Lauras hubby, he followed us all the way to Somerset at cycling pace and never once shouted 'come on you lot get a move on' . Thanks again Ben
Jon Cannings
9th December 2010 10:22am
good stuff. Babbington is a beauty too.