As we hit the summer holiday period, absences due to family commitments, hangovers, holidays, watching TdF and injuries abound with a much reduced Intermediate group opting for spin to Wells rather than the scheduled trek North.
Even then the initial group of 5 was soon whittle down by those that had sneaked out and had to get back, leaving just 2 to continue after the Cheddar Gorge climb.
Coffee and cake at Andres helped restore some energy before the lonely climb up Old Bristol Road and dash home to reach the Tour
