See details of the Brighton Breezy Randonnée taking place on 7 September on the Calendar
I am scheduled to lead the Grade 3 ride (not long and not hilly!) on 27 Aug. This ride is currently scheduled to depart from Pinkney Green. In light of the very low participation of Grade 3s on this ride last year, the significant commitment expected of ride leaders as compared to riders who may decide to opt out at the last minute, and the difficulties of driving to the start point at peak London commuter traffic times, I will only lead the ride if a minimum of 3 other riders contact me to register their firm interest by Monday 25 Aug (01483 457739). Otherwise, I will lead a Grade 3 ride from the Chobham r’about. I will announce what the game plan is early on Tues 26 Aug via “Latest News”. Note: no change to the planned Grade 4 ride; it will happen as posted on the rides list. The Grade 4 ride leader, John Murdoch, has been known to adapt his ride if an eventual Grade 3 rider shows up at Pinkney Green.
I shall have the pleasure of leading the last of the Sunset Freewheelers’ rides. Let’s hope for good weather! All details available on website at http://westsurreyctc.co.uk/ride-groups/guildford-sunset-freewheelers/
Louise Gagnon writes . . . .
Who would have thought that (a) the awful weather forecasted 24 hours earlier could change so dramatically and so positively and (b) SPF factor 30 barely coped with the bright sun and 28.5 C ?!
Riders came out of the woodwork and eagerly joined the two Johns (John Murdoch and John Child) as they led memorable remote start rides down from Rowlands Castle.
The grade 3s led by John Child ventured thru Bosham, exploring the lovely lanes around the coastal area back to Chichester. A mere 47 miles given that we were “delayed” at the Bosham ferry crossing. We however made the best of this fallow time catching up with accounts of each other’s summer vacations. As one rider so accurately pointed out, such remote start rides truly bring out the “kid out for the day to play” in all of us; we were only 30 miles from home but it is as if we had landed on a foreign shore. A great day out!
The hazards of sun exposure?
Our back marker, Keith Stainer, fending off the damaging sun rays.
Do as you wish fellows, I am proof positive that beer and cool shades are the ultimate protectors!
Part of the remote start gang just outside Bosham.
There will again be two rides this coming Wednesday, with an “away” ride from Rowlands Castle to take advantage (we hope) of the fine summer weather in a lovely area. That ride will suit both grade 3 and 4 riders, with leaders being myself and John Child; we may combine the rides, depending on numbers and inclination. I nave not yet finalised any route, and as ever will adjust to suit, as best I can, the wishes of the group as a whole, but if the weather is good it would seem a shame not to head towards the coast. I plan to meet the train at Rowlands Castle (10.21 arrival) and ride from there to coffee at Stansted House.
There is also an advertised grade 2 ride from Ripley, but please note that Rico will be absent this week. With the experience of “his” group, I am sure that those who turn up will
enjoy a sociable ride, and not argue too much over the route to follow! – the Paragon Pub is the Percy Arms at Chilworth. It is also possible that there will be a grade 3 ride leader at Ripley, but as per the actual programme this is not guaranteed; to confirm, the grade 3 ride this week is from Stansted House.
enjoy a sociable ride, and not argue too much over the route to follow! – the Paragon Pub is the Percy Arms at Chilworth. It is also possible that there will be a grade 3 ride leader at Ripley, but as per the actual programme this is not guaranteed; to confirm, the grade 3 ride this week is from Stansted House.