So after a night of thunder and lightning, the day started surprisingly dry and sunny.
Rode all the way to the meeting place, a local tea rooms, and had coffee while I waited for the south coast retrobike massive to turn up.
IMG_20180422_093242 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
IMG_20180422_093703 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Tim75 turned up, so off we went knowing no-one else could be bothered.
So up over Highdown, and onto the edge of Angmering Park Estate we rode, stopping for a photo opportunity.
IMG_20180422_101942 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Then headed along the Monarchs Way, then over towards Cissbury Ring, starting to warm up now, trails were dry apart from the odd puddle, too
.
IMG_20180422_105656 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Around the back of the ring we went, riding east and up towards the top of Steyning Bowl.
IMG_20180422_114543 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Along some top singletrack, then on the South Downs Way towards Chanctonbury Ring. Avoiding the main track, opting to go around it on the descent, towards the A24.
IMG_20180422_120949 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
After which we started the long climb back up to the SDW. Bumpy due to horses, not helping progress!
IMG_20180422_122426 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
I think much to Tims relief, this was the last descent towards the stop at Amberley Tea Rooms.
IMG_20180422_125623 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
And for those of you who think I'm a racehead, this is what I had.
IMG_20180422_131807 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
THAT is the reality! It's lovely here, and surprisingly quiet, too.
IMG_20180422_131824 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
I didn't like to break the news, but we had a bit more uphill riding to do after cake! I've not seen that look on your face before, Tim!
IMG_20180422_135201 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Oh yes, ahem, another climb :facepalm:
IMG_20180422_140301 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Before heading back towards APE, much to the curiosity of some residents :shock:
IMG_20180422_142606 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
In A.P.E. a nice carpet of bluebells,
IMG_20180422_143551 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
IMG_20180422_144122 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Then back to where we met up.
A lovely ride with a good rider and great trail and weather conditions. Really enjoyed it, thanks for showing up, Tim!
Mike
Rode all the way to the meeting place, a local tea rooms, and had coffee while I waited for the south coast retrobike massive to turn up.
IMG_20180422_093242 by Michael Murray, on FlickrIMG_20180422_093703 by Michael Murray, on FlickrTim75 turned up, so off we went knowing no-one else could be bothered.
So up over Highdown, and onto the edge of Angmering Park Estate we rode, stopping for a photo opportunity.
IMG_20180422_101942 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThen headed along the Monarchs Way, then over towards Cissbury Ring, starting to warm up now, trails were dry apart from the odd puddle, too
.IMG_20180422_105656 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAround the back of the ring we went, riding east and up towards the top of Steyning Bowl.
IMG_20180422_114543 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAlong some top singletrack, then on the South Downs Way towards Chanctonbury Ring. Avoiding the main track, opting to go around it on the descent, towards the A24.
IMG_20180422_120949 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAfter which we started the long climb back up to the SDW. Bumpy due to horses, not helping progress!
IMG_20180422_122426 by Michael Murray, on FlickrI think much to Tims relief, this was the last descent towards the stop at Amberley Tea Rooms.
IMG_20180422_125623 by Michael Murray, on FlickrAnd for those of you who think I'm a racehead, this is what I had.
IMG_20180422_131807 by Michael Murray, on FlickrTHAT is the reality! It's lovely here, and surprisingly quiet, too.
IMG_20180422_131824 by Michael Murray, on FlickrI didn't like to break the news, but we had a bit more uphill riding to do after cake! I've not seen that look on your face before, Tim!
IMG_20180422_135201 by Michael Murray, on FlickrOh yes, ahem, another climb :facepalm:
IMG_20180422_140301 by Michael Murray, on FlickrBefore heading back towards APE, much to the curiosity of some residents :shock:
IMG_20180422_142606 by Michael Murray, on FlickrIn A.P.E. a nice carpet of bluebells,
IMG_20180422_143551 by Michael Murray, on FlickrIMG_20180422_144122 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThen back to where we met up.
A lovely ride with a good rider and great trail and weather conditions. Really enjoyed it, thanks for showing up, Tim!
Mike
