Forresters Arms, Kirdford

Mick writes:
At 60 miles, this ride was a good distance to build up to the ‘Crawley 100’ at the end of May so I got to the start early to sign in the expected throngs only to find just one other attendee, Barbara. She had said the previous week that she could only do the morning as she had to go to work in the afternoon. There was no point in cycling the whole route so I decided on a morning ride of 20 miles. Up to Capel, Horsham Cycling overtook us here. Over the A24, past Ockley rail station and down Weare Street where we met another group of cyclists coming the other way. Barbara thought she saw Beresford, an ex-member, so it must have been another Horsham Cycling group.

Over the A29, though Okewoodhill, Rowhook and back over the A29 taking a left onto the A281 and next left towards Warnham. It was then Robin Hood Lane, over the golf course and home to a home made steak and ale pie with peas and Beer Battered Chips. Bob rang me just after noon to check on the ride, he was out checking the ‘I-Spy’ ride for next week.

Still I got two Mick Horley points, twice as many as Barbara and infinitely more than any other member.

Bob says:
Yes, it's the second DA Event of the year next week (16th May). It's the I-Spy, a Bicycle Treasure Hunt. Starting at Horsham Park Pavilions at any time between 09:30 and 10:00 you can ride singly or in a group. The morning section is about 20 miles long and the lunch stop is at a pub that does a full range of hot and cold food (and good beer). The afternoon section is about 10 miles long with the finish at the Horsham Park Cafe. Route instructions, clues and maps are all provided and there's a small prize for the winner(s). I've just ridden the route and I reckon it'll be ablaze with bluebells by Sunday.