Is there really a better way to start the day, than this?
Shortly after starting my cake-rush, along came Godders on his 'Dale, swiftly - metaphorically speaking - followed by Kampos, on his sensibly-tyred :roll: Kona Hei Hei.
Then Andyz rolled up, all the way from Kent, on his lovely Overburys, with Kingbling down from deepest Surrey, with his old Ridgeback.
Then came Tim ( sorry, I forgot your user name :facepalm: ) on his lovely bright MF Courier comp, along with his friend Colin, I think! :facepalm: What's happening to me? I can't even remember names now
Apologies if I got that wrong
And we were set for the off!
Well some of us were!
So, up over the top of the hill, followed by a nice freewheel down the other side, followed by a gentle road climb. Then it was off road for most of the ride.
There were some ahem, gentle slopes, where for some inexplicable reason, Dave thought he could hail a taxi from :?
Much to the amusement of the lads from Hants!
Feeling left out, I had to take a piccy of Godders :roll:
Getting the KOM prize this time!
Before we climbed gently up to the South Downs Way. I don't think Kampos moaned on this gradient! Or maybe my part deafness played a small part!
And along we trundled,
The Magnificent Seven looking resplendent in Retroness, as we moved majestically towards the next stop for breath/ puncture mending competition ! :facepalm:
They also wanted to compare sizes :shock:
Although quite why, escapes me!
In an effort to avoid a shocking/shaking piece of fast but bone-jarring bridleway, I opted for another. Unfortunately this had just been cut back. :facepalm:
Punctures mended, I thought it a good time for a group bike photo !
Before we managed another 100 metres, when I realized my back end was a bit squishy! :shock: So , another flat mended, we carried on, knowing that with every pedal stroke, we were heading closer to cake again!
Not that it stopped kingbling trying to take potshots at me with his imaginary rifle :roll:
It was only a small climb
Then down through a lovely dry section of Angmering Park Estate,
And back to the cafe, for more refreshments!
I personally enjoyed the ride, in gorgeous weather for this time of year, with some great lads, cool bikes, and the cake wasn't too shabby either!
Hope you all, especially those who had travelled a fair distance to get here, enjoyed the ride
Mike
Shortly after starting my cake-rush, along came Godders on his 'Dale, swiftly - metaphorically speaking - followed by Kampos, on his sensibly-tyred :roll: Kona Hei Hei.
Then Andyz rolled up, all the way from Kent, on his lovely Overburys, with Kingbling down from deepest Surrey, with his old Ridgeback.
Then came Tim ( sorry, I forgot your user name :facepalm: ) on his lovely bright MF Courier comp, along with his friend Colin, I think! :facepalm: What's happening to me? I can't even remember names now
Apologies if I got that wrong And we were set for the off!
Well some of us were!
So, up over the top of the hill, followed by a nice freewheel down the other side, followed by a gentle road climb. Then it was off road for most of the ride.
There were some ahem, gentle slopes, where for some inexplicable reason, Dave thought he could hail a taxi from :?
Much to the amusement of the lads from Hants!
Feeling left out, I had to take a piccy of Godders :roll:
Getting the KOM prize this time!
Before we climbed gently up to the South Downs Way. I don't think Kampos moaned on this gradient! Or maybe my part deafness played a small part!
And along we trundled,
The Magnificent Seven looking resplendent in Retroness, as we moved majestically towards the next stop for breath/ puncture mending competition ! :facepalm:
They also wanted to compare sizes :shock:
Although quite why, escapes me!
In an effort to avoid a shocking/shaking piece of fast but bone-jarring bridleway, I opted for another. Unfortunately this had just been cut back. :facepalm:
Punctures mended, I thought it a good time for a group bike photo !
Before we managed another 100 metres, when I realized my back end was a bit squishy!
:shock: So , another flat mended, we carried on, knowing that with every pedal stroke, we were heading closer to cake again! Not that it stopped kingbling trying to take potshots at me with his imaginary rifle :roll:
It was only a small climb
Then down through a lovely dry section of Angmering Park Estate,
And back to the cafe, for more refreshments!
I personally enjoyed the ride, in gorgeous weather for this time of year, with some great lads, cool bikes, and the cake wasn't too shabby either!
Hope you all, especially those who had travelled a fair distance to get here, enjoyed the ride
Mike
