Black Horse Brent Pelham – The Windmill Cycle Club

The last Thursday ride of 2025 saw twelve Windmillers huffing and puffing their way around a hilly route of Graham’s devising.

After last week’s very wet outing it was good to be riding under glorious blue skies. Here we are somewhere between High Cross and Sacombe Green.

With Christmas in the offing there is a good case for moderating one’s calorie intake ahead of all that feasting on turkey and plum pudding. And what better way to make tummy room than an energetic 30 mile workout around the lanes of north-east Herts.

Alas, half way into the ride and confronted with the display of exquisite cakes at Ermine’s Tea Room all good intentions went out the window. Moderation be damned seemed to be the unspoken consensus as we tucked into our sweet treats.

Back on the bikes and labouring up the hill away from Thundridge there were some who regretted the cake, at least until digestion took its course and we settled into a steady pace on the return leg to Brent Pelham and The Black Horse – for yet more food and a very welcome beer.

Plenty of Christmas trees to be seen along the way. This one’s knitted!

For the record, our turnout of twelve Windmillers featured Alan, Andrew, Brian, Chris, Geoff, Graham, Howard, Keith, Ken, Ric, Robert and Victor.

Our thanks go to Graham for planning the route and leading the way.

And a very Merry Christmas to all our readers!