Hi folks,
As had the rest of the weekend, today dawned sunny and very warm.
I had a little ride to the start at Arundel, and being a bit early, I had time to take some photos before the start of the ride.
Arundel castle,
WP_20180507_09_50_04_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_09_54_43_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Reliable as ever, Mick (Godders) turned up, on his trusty old Cannondale bike. Unfortunately, no one else bothered, so we set off through Arundel, heading north towards Whiteways, and a lovely view, looking south east.
WP_20180507_10_25_33_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Then we dropped down towards Amberley, turning left half way down, and heading to Bury and thankfully smaller and quieter roads. On the way, passing the Roman Villa at Bignor.
WP_20180507_10_44_27_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
There's some lovely country houses along here, was enjoying the flattish route and thankfully a lot of it was shaded.
WP_20180507_10_51_36_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Stopped off for the obligatory photo or three at Burton Mill pond. Cracking spot!
WP_20180507_11_14_25_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_11_12_58_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_11_15_12_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Nice to see some carpets of bluebells,
WP_20180507_11_37_39_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Was enjoying the company, and quiet roads, quite popuar with cyclists normally, but not many about today.
WP_20180507_11_42_24_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Good to see the Ironman out! This time riding over the river Arun at Coldwaltham.
WP_20180507_11_46_41_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
A few miles after which, we were in Amberley and at the tea rooms. Surprisingly given the day, we managed to get a table.
WP_20180507_12_06_24_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Unusually for Mick, I didn't see any cake! :shock:
WP_20180507_12_16_31_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Oh, hang on. What's that!
WP_20180507_12_16_48_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Food and drink consumed, I decided to go 'Strada Bianche' and take in some off road riding, rather than the boring main roads back to Arundel.
WP_20180507_13_06_35_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_13_06_56_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
The just because we could photos of ourselves!
WP_20180507_13_10_19_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_13_10_47_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
WP_20180507_13_15_26_Pro by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Bfore heading back through the quiet roads of Wepham, Burpham and Warningcamp, back into Arundel and the end of the 30 mile ride.
Great ride with a good mate, unbelievable weather and big helpings of cake.
What more could you ask for?
Mike
As had the rest of the weekend, today dawned sunny and very warm.
I had a little ride to the start at Arundel, and being a bit early, I had time to take some photos before the start of the ride.
Arundel castle,
WP_20180507_09_50_04_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_09_54_43_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on FlickrReliable as ever, Mick (Godders) turned up, on his trusty old Cannondale bike. Unfortunately, no one else bothered, so we set off through Arundel, heading north towards Whiteways, and a lovely view, looking south east.
WP_20180507_10_25_33_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrThen we dropped down towards Amberley, turning left half way down, and heading to Bury and thankfully smaller and quieter roads. On the way, passing the Roman Villa at Bignor.
WP_20180507_10_44_27_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrThere's some lovely country houses along here, was enjoying the flattish route and thankfully a lot of it was shaded.
WP_20180507_10_51_36_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrStopped off for the obligatory photo or three at Burton Mill pond. Cracking spot!
WP_20180507_11_14_25_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_11_12_58_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_11_15_12_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on FlickrNice to see some carpets of bluebells,
WP_20180507_11_37_39_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWas enjoying the company, and quiet roads, quite popuar with cyclists normally, but not many about today.
WP_20180507_11_42_24_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrGood to see the Ironman out! This time riding over the river Arun at Coldwaltham.
WP_20180507_11_46_41_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrA few miles after which, we were in Amberley and at the tea rooms. Surprisingly given the day, we managed to get a table.
WP_20180507_12_06_24_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrUnusually for Mick, I didn't see any cake! :shock:
WP_20180507_12_16_31_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrOh, hang on. What's that!
WP_20180507_12_16_48_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrFood and drink consumed, I decided to go 'Strada Bianche' and take in some off road riding, rather than the boring main roads back to Arundel.
WP_20180507_13_06_35_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_13_06_56_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrThe just because we could photos of ourselves!
WP_20180507_13_10_19_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_13_10_47_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrWP_20180507_13_15_26_Pro by Michael Murray, on FlickrBfore heading back through the quiet roads of Wepham, Burpham and Warningcamp, back into Arundel and the end of the 30 mile ride.
Great ride with a good mate, unbelievable weather and big helpings of cake.
What more could you ask for?
Mike
