A glorious day with, it seemed, bluebells at almost every turn. Thank you to Simon for the coffee at Tanhouse. Suitably refreshed, eighteen of us set of from Tanhouse through Rusper and Warnham to Barns Green. A couple of short busy A road sections followed to get us into Billingshurst , which we exited over the footbridge to minimise the distance on the A272. Rob punctured at the bridge and we arrived at the Cricketers in Wisborough Green. Service was prompt and friendly and we sat outside in the sun sheltered from the breeze. While there we chatted with a lady from Chichester who had ridden via Petersfield and Liss following part of a permanent Audax route. Her bike attracted much interest with its Vaaru titanium frame, Middleburn compact chainset and 11/36 cassette. We returned along Drungewick Lane and Lynwick Street to Cox Green and then Weare Street with tea at Denbies. The Weare Street resurfacing has at least removed the "terraced" sections but is partial and some rough riding remains especially at the Northern end where Ray suffered a pinch puncture. 43 miles from Tanhouse Farm to tea.
Thanks to Geoff for back marking and others who corner marked and assisted those afflicted by the puncture fairy.
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