We left The Ten O'Clock just after 10am and after a short detour <cough> around Moulton, we headed across country to Long Itchington - the same destination as last year.
The weather was a little chilly and the roads were slightly greasy, but we covered about 46 miles at a sedate pace, enjoying the ride.
Phil had taken his son, Rob, on the ride-out (to try out his new jacket) and when we stopped The Two Boats Inn the poor lad was freezing! Unfortunately we'd got there too early, the pub didn't open until noon and it was only 10 past 11! Sorry guys <hangs head in shame> When finally got in, food was ordered in quick style and we settled down for a chat and a pint. Radar got his ham, egg and chips first, so Wigum had to nick some chips.................. well, what did you expect?
The Two Boats is cracking little pub, with sensibly priced bar food and a nice friendly atmosphere. Next year we'll leave at 11am!

The first Sunday run of the year saw the 5 of us meeting in the 10 O'Clock's car park at 10.20am ready for the off. Penfold made a flying visit, but due to family commitments, couldn't come with us.
After a quick test of the intercoms (they worked!) we were off. The morning was bright and chilly, but the roads were dry and the forecast good.
Brian lead us west to the Costwolds. The road past Silverstone was chocka with cars (there was a half marathon going on in preparation for the London event), but we soon filtered through them and onto the nice twisty roads towards the Vale of Evesham. The steep hill and winding road into the vale is quite something, with stunning views - the overrun gravel trap looked dangerous too!
When we got to the picturesque village of Broadway we parked up using 2 spaces and were about to buy(!) two tickets when the attendant suggested we get friendly and only use one. Oh well, it saved a quid!
The local hostelry got the benefit of our hunger. The food was actually very good and the views lovely - well the two foreign girls in the corner were worth looking at <snigger>
The ride home was fast and uneventful. It was great fun 'playing with the traffic' on the M1.

As is traditional for the first EOR of the year, we went to the Stibbington Diner on the A1. The weather was what you'd expect for April, but the run was excellent. When we got there, Colin & Anne and Roger & Nina where waiting for us. We all tucked into Stibbington's famous fry-ups and thoroughly enjoyed the colesterol infusion.

The run was a big anti-clockwise loop, taking in some of the prettier villages of North Northamptonshire and South Leicestershire (even Eric saw some houses he liked and thought might be adequate), ending at the White Horse in Stoke Albany.

The weather forecast was for scattered showers, so we set off in waterproofs. All the way we were shadowed by clouds and rain, but didn't get wet - so the waterproofs trick worked!  :o)
When we arrived, all the cars were being charged for parking on the grass carpark. But the nice attendant directed us to a concrete area by the toilets and wouldn't charge us - result!
Almost as soon as we got off the bikes it started to rain, so we headed to the cafe for a coffee and warmup.
The gardens at Chatsworth are lovely and we spent the afternoon wandering around and paddling in the fountain! We found a lovely arboretum in which to have our picnics and sure enough it started to rain again!
We can thoroughly recommend Chatsworth for the day, even though we didn't have time to go around the house. A cracking day out.

Penfold led us on a lovely route through the countryside, avoiding the main roads, 92 miles to Bewdley on the River Severn. Although the day started off cloudy, it gradually got hotter and hotter as we neared our destination.
Bikes park along the Severn and there was a good selection of all sorts there, however, there wasn't enough room for all of us, so we parked around the corner. A quick stroll round the corner took us to a friendly looking pub where we enjoyed the best in pub-grub and a beer in glorious sunshine.
The Severn Valley Railway is based in Bewdley, so we wandered down the road to the station. We were in luck, as two trains steamed in shortly after we arrived. The noises and smells that these things produce has to be seen to be believed. No wonder enthusiasts say that steam engines are alive!
All in all it was a very pleasant day out.

Dan led us all a merry dance down all the side roads of Northamptonshire on this warm evening. There probably wasn't a single track or barely used road that we didn't ride down! Obviously we wouldn't break the speed limits (honest officer), but we did make very good progress <cough> on the lovely, dry, twisty roads! We covered 62 miles doing figure-of-8s before arriving back at The Ten O'Clock.
Much to everyone's surprise and delight, when we got back to the pub Sue had prepared a huge plateful of rolls for us all to enjoy. A superb run and exactly what the Summer night deserved!

It  was a really hot night that Jeff lead us on the ride from the Ten O'Clock. His 50 mile route took us via lots of twisty back roads, through Thrapston and Raunds, to the pub in Higham Ferrers.
Everyone (except Sue - who doesn't like the really twisty roads!) enjoyed the run. Well done GB.

With his fairing finally repaired (he fell off again!) Scott lead us across the county and to the east, on his ride-out. We kept up a cracking pace down the B roads and farm tracks to Hartford Marina near Huntingdon. His 60 mile run was an excellent mix of testing twisty roads and sweeping bends..................... lovely!

On a lovely evening, we set out on the run. Going via as many North Bedfordshire villages as possible we ended up in Clapham at the Fox & Hounds. The day was rounded off beautifully by the sight of their gorgeous barmaid. I've never seen so many volunteers to get the drinks in!

Tradition being what it is..... we went to Stibbington Diner for our last Everyotherrun of 2005. Brian led 14 of us to a cholesterol fuelled pitstop - which was as delicious and huge as ever!