The longer ride of seven led by Craig set off after a last minute change of bikes by Craig and Mick. The weather quickly lived up to the dismal forecast of rain and by the time the group reached Wappenham it was pouring down. Those without mudguards and I raise my hand here were "enjoying" the delights of a cold back shower as well as rain from the front. My apologies to those behind me. On through Helmdon, Sulgrave, Culworth, Wardington, Williamscot to Cropredy. Here we stopped at the shop to buy food as we were rather too wet to go into a cafe. This turned out to be a good move as when we got to the cafe at Claydon it was closed! Out of Claydon, where three riders had to turn for home, on to Wormleighton and across the A423 to Fenny Compton. By now the sun was shining and after a climb up the hill we arrived at Burton Dassett country park to enjoy the glorious views. Unfortunately there was no ice cream van there. Down the hill on the other side, over the M40, a short ride along the B4100 and to the cafe at Kineton. Home now down the B4086 up a short section of the 14% Edgehill but with a left turn to miss the hard part of the climb and on to Farnborough Cropredy, Williamscot, Chacombe, Thorpe Mandeville, Sulworth, Weston, Plumton and home at 4.15 pm. Distance covered 64 miles with no punctures. Congratulation to Roddy Grant and Rob Flynn for completing their first 50+ club run.