Handing over the reigns

No, I am not leaving or giving up the Fab Ladies, but sometimes I am also away.  This means I can't really write about what went on, who was out, what we got up to - or photos.  But I can sometimes relay some of the behind the scene's chat, and what I get to hear about instead.

Last year I created a Chester Cycling Community on Whatsapp, to try to have one place for all chats and conversations with ladies leaders, Fab ladies, Wednesday evening Rides, and Sundays.  

Postcard from Tresco

I notified the leaders I was not available - it was a cousin's (My mum's cousin) 100th birthday earlier in the week, and I wanted to visit, which we combined with a
short trip to the Scilly Isles.

Sarah was collecting chickens, Sue was supposed to be at a wedding, but she was not sure if it was going ahead or not (that doesn't sound good!); but Collette managed to change her appointment and Rowena was also free.

They decided on a cafe, and checked both Kingsway and Ginger & Pickles in Tarporley were open (see February for cafe closure!), and Linda plotted a route.  

Collette added on Whatsapp "My only photo from today was the choice of cakes 🍰 🤣 Great ride even with the change in weather throughout the morning/afternoon"

Nicky posted "Loved it today ladies.. even with the bit of wind and rain.. thank you".

It doesn't look windy or rainy in the photos?!

"Lovely cafe even if our second group had to wait a while for our order to be delivered but it was delicious"

That hot chocolate looks fantastic!

Jean said "Thank you fab ladies for a great ride and only one April shower"; Karen noted her thighs were still aching!

Collette messaged me "Hope you’re having a lovely time Sue. You’ll be pleased to know that I led my first CFL ride & didn’t lose anybody or get lost with thanks to Mary back marking & using Linda’s route"; Mary added she was brilliant 'as you would expect'.