A puncture interrupted ride for the easy group today. Andy punctured just out of East Bridgford and we didn't get rolling until after 10.30 a.m. I shortened my intended route, but he punctured again in Aslockton. After borrowing Carolyn's spare tube we eventually got moving before another stop for a catching mudguard. At 11.45 we hadn't yet reached Granby so decided to miss the café stop and head back via Tythby and Saxondale.
Only 34 miles for me and back home at the usual time, At least it wasn't cold!
sounds not unlike the medium group ride - one of the group had a puncture but lengthy change as first tube not correct length valve for deep section wheels. Managed a good cafe stop at Hickling - perhaps over long waiting for cooked food, but all looked good. They could do with improving the timing of drinks to coincide more closely with food - but they were busy and new staff on! A lot of cafes don't always get this right.