Quite early this Sunday morning, 8:30, a stalwart group of seven 'A' riders set off for Duncans Mills. The roads were lightly trafficked, the temperature warming and the riders in a great mood for a ride. Two riders, Michelle and Tim, were new to our club and on their first club ride with John, Jeff, Sue and Alan ready to set the pace. While the course is mostly flat and surmountable, a couple of short hills got our attention as we proceeded west. A brief stop in Monte Rio to check on details for the Monte Rio rest stop for the WCC let us catch our collective breath before heading to the bakery in Duncans Mills. The stop was well rewarded with food and drink before the return ride to Santa Rosa. The  only busy part of the ride was the return along River Road, but once we turned at Sunset Drive, the ride home resumed its pleasant bucolic tour along our back roads. Thanks to John, Michelle, Jeff, Tim, Sue and Alan for joining me on this delightful ride. Mike McGuire