The morning of the 17th dawned wet and uninviting for the group's September ride but by the 10am meeting time roads had dried and things looked much more promising. James, Jeff and Sylvia left The George heading north west out of Brixworth, through Cottesbrooke and Naseby before passing close to Clipston to arrive at the Sweet Pea Tea Room at Kelmarsh Hall.

With light rain having started on the approach to the Hall the group headed inside for some welcome shelter, hot drinks and delicious home made cakes. Suitably replenished and with the rain shower having passed over, the group continued the ride back to Brixworth and into the stiff breeze via Harrington, Old and Scaldwell. A very pleasant 21.7 miles with 1089 ft of ascent at an average speed of just under 11 mph.