A day of contrasts, getting lost, negotiating a shallow ford which wasn’t, and having a very welcome lunch at the ‘Crown’.  And that is before the real objective, the Horseshoe Pass’ above Llangollen was reached.  A 133 mile ‘scout’ round next weeks run was no small feat in those days, the roads were far from perfect for cycling, leading to the need for a wash at each cafe to get the dust and grime off one.