Short Ride 1 Report by Derek The morning ride, shared by Dave, Robert, Dennis, Margaret, Marcus and lead by Derek unfolded into twenty-eight miles of crisp, clean air and dappled sunlight filtering through the clouds.  The first part of the ride was a steady climb out of the town and on to rolling farmland, testing the legs but rewarding the effort with panoramic views of the Soar valley below. The road soon levelled out as we made our way through the villages via a slight detour to Bradgate park. As we entered the park it was quiet due to the earlier rain, the only sounds were the crunch of gravel under the tires and the melodic rush of the water from the stream to the left.  Dave leading Marcus through Bradgate Park We paused briefly while watching a heron fish, before embarking on the final push to Jades tearoom.  We all enjoyed tea and cakes and conversation about many subjects the main one being why Amazon use such big boxes for such small items inside. Dave, Rob...