On Wednesday 15th October three members of the Cycling Group (James, Jim and Sylvia) met on a dull but dry morning at The George in Brixworth. The planned ride was approximately 22 miles heading out northwards via Scaldwell and Lamport to take the little used road to Draughton where we were treated to an amazing number of aerial displays by Red Kites and Buzzards. From Draughton we passed the Harrington Air Base War Memorial, went through Foxhall and skirted Mawsley to our refreshment stop in Walgrave at Manvell Farm Tea Room.

Refreshed and with fingers warmed through we returned to Brixworth on a loop through Hannington and Holcot before heading for Old and Scaldwell and lunch at The George. Our measured distance was 21.95 miles, the elevation gain 1105 ft and average speed 10.95 mph. A very enjoyable morning's ride amongst the autumn colours.