A stalwart band of six intrepid cyclists mustered under the Buttercross on Wednesday poised for a trip of awe and wonder but instead we decided on the Rendezvous Café at Ramsey, awe and wonder will have to wait until next week or possibly later in the year.

The company of adventurers consisted of both Daves, Alan B, Jeff, Steve and me. Prudently we had settled on a day with little wind before deciding to ride to Ramsey, unlike Sherwood Forest, Thetford Chase and even the South Bank the road to Ramsey is noted, indeed famed for its lack of shelter from the strong winds that haunt the fens. (Stop waffling you old git) I was just adding a bit of colour, now where was, I before I rudely interrupted myself?

Glassmoor Bank got the vote over Ramsey Road, so it was off down Station Road over the level crossing into Turning Tree Road and a left turn into Glassmoor Bank at Chapel Bridge. I know there is a way between Glassmoor Bank and Ramsey Mereside but it is difficult to find. We turned off at Pondersbridge heading to and through Mereside, then slipped into Ramsey along Stocking Fen Road.

Soon we were inside the Rendezvous Café with the all-day breakfast a popular choice. One of my fellow cyclists had told me that Wednesday was National Sausage Roll Day and why not? However, the All Day Breakfast won the day perhaps next week it will be the, Alternative National Sausage Roll Day, who knows?

Nourished by our mid-ride refreshments we headed off back to Whittlesey and its numerous hidden delights. The return route took us back the way we came as far as Pondersbridge Steve turned off towards Stanground while the rest of us headed home along the B1040. It was a great ride out with favourable weather and even more favourable company.

After another raid on the Readers Digest website here are a few more interesting thoughts from their archive:

Our child has a great deal of willpower—and even more won’t power.

Among the things that are so simple even a child can operate them are parents.

Why aren’t dogs good dancers? Because they have two left feet.

What’s a dog’s favorite homework assignment? A lab report.

Why did Beethoven get rid of his chickens? All they said was, “Bach, Bach, Bach …”

More nonsense next week, all being well, take care, everyone.