Dull and a bit chilly for my 06.20 start and once again I was on the Rory, I took my normal route out through Upminster, South Wealds to Blackmore and Willingale. Then onto Four Wantz, Clatterford End to High Easter and Stagden Cross to Onslow Green followed by a nice downhill stretch through North End. But of course then I had to climb up to Felsted, at this point I decided a coffee was needed. So I headed for Blake End but change my mind again and headed for Rayne. This saw me cycling along the B1256 which seem to have more cyclists on there than motor vehicles! I reached the `old booking hall` cafe at Rayne station at 10.30 and sat outside to enjoy my coffee as the sun was just beginning to show it`s self.
Leaving Rayne just after 11am I headed for Willows Green and Littley Green to past the old brewery on the B1417. This was followed by a short stretch on the A130 and then back into the lanes to Pleshey. Then on through Good Easter, Chalk End to Boyton Cross and Roxwell to reach Blackmore for a much needed coffee/food break. From here I picked up my outward route to reach home at 3pm in lovely warm sunshine and with 77.02 miles on the clock, which is my longest ride this year.
Rayne station is of course long been closed, I believe the last passengers train went through in 1952. Now the track bed is the Flitch Way and only used by cyclists, walkers and horse riders to enjoy as it run from Braintree to Bishop`s Stortford.
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