Thursday, May 14, 2009

May 13th

After the strong, gusty winds of the night before, it was a pleasant surprise to wake on Wednesday morning to calm conditions, albeit a bit damp.

On the way to 11's at Newland's Corner, there was a mass of bluebells in the wood on the climb to Netley Heath. Later in the day on more southern facing slopes they had all gone over.

Brian Greenwood joined me and along the track his front mudguard completely folded up, having been jammed up by a stick. Fortunately he was able to straighten it without too much bother.

At Newlands several had not studied the runs list and had to be extracted from the warm cafe and into the fresh air of the open tea bar (cheaper!).

The A & B groups combined as the total was only 10 people.

Steady drizzle through sunken, moss and fresh green lanes brought us out above Ewhurst, and the plunge down to lunch at the Chequers at Rowhook.

Leaving promptly at 2pm via Rusper John Scott punctured and admired by fellow riders fixed it quickly.

Tea was at Tanhill Farm - inside for once - followed by the ride home in slightly improving conditions.

Pete M.

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