It was a perfect day for cycling, just the right temperature and no breeze, when four intrepid cyclists met at St James's Church to embark on the annual Ride and Stride.
We made sure we completed the undulating part of our route early on and after tackling the Compton Beauchamp hill, the rest of our journey through the autumnal Oxfordshire countryside was relatively easy.
We visited ten churches and one pub where we enjoyed much needed refreshments. We passed many other Striders but didn't spot the Bishop, although we think he was having lunch in the King and Queen as we passed by, judging by the number of bikes parked outside.
Thank you to Carole for manning St. James's all morning and to my fellow cyclists, Maggie, Carolyn F and Carolyn W.
So far, thanks to some generous sponsors, we have raised £210, half of which will go directly to our village church. It's not too late to donate, just contact Sue (782066).
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