What an experience this was - the Zappi's Gran Fondo sportive in August 2013.
These pictures show the 40+ members of Outdoor Traders Cycling Club waiting for the start of the 100+ miles trip around Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The head scarf, arm warmers and gilet suggest a cold, wet start - which it was.
Within a few minutes the rain started, making the first 50 miles a test of endurance and humour. Later the sun came out and the last three hours, we baked in hot sunshine.
In total, including the rides too, and from, the start, we travelled 125 miles.
Was this the beginning of the OTCC BadAss crew? Probably, but we didn't know it at the time.
