The Transitions Swedish Bicycle Club staged a mini reunion at the weekend with a selection of veterans from the Halvvattern plus Optician editor junior joining up to take part in the Evan's Ride It event around Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire.
The group opted for the 60 mile route and with the weather smiling a great day was had by all. As the miles rolled by it was clear that the riders had improved immensely since Sewden and a crack at a longer ride next year would certainly be a popular option.
The route itself had some cheeky little climbs but most were completed in the saddle.The area proved to be the biggest surprise with all of the riders commenting on finding such attractive countryside so close to London. The ride went by very quickly as there was plenty to think about as the terrain and views changed, some of the road surfaces certainly kept the concentration levels up.
Our 15 year old companion certainly felt strong. Having been worried about keeping up he spent most of the day 'up the road' forcing Dad (me) to chase him down to ask him which part of 'ride as a group' he didn't understand. The first food stop didn't arrive until 37 miles so that also helped slow him down. Having eaten all of the power bars, energy gels, energy drinks, Mars bars and flapjack Evan's own fruitcake certainly hit the spot.
Sorry about the picture, I'm a little too contrasting, kit-wise, with the rest of the group. After my lower back sunburn in Sweden I didn't want to take any chances and opted for the Garmin Transitions. Junior took on the Bespoke Transitions black ensemble to help complete the team look.
There was plenty in the ride for everyone and all of the riders had a good day. A special mention has to go to the day's leader from Transitions, Luca, who managed the ride on a borrowed bike. Nothing wrong in that but it was about five sizes too small for him but those mountain biking legs just kept on turning.
Good job guys, bring on Sweden.
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