The George and Dragon

Barbara led us on this ride,
Out of Horshams southeast side.
Near Doomsday Green then Sedgwick Lane,
And down to Copsale once again.

We headed east and I, at first,
Thought we would stop at Maplehurst.
Then realised that's way too soon,
We only stop when it is noon.

Heading southward on we rode,
And on across the main road.
Camelia Botnar uses up
All the syllables in this coup(let).

Littleworth village next was seen
Leading us into Partridge Green.
Over the Downs Link we rode on
Along the B road on and on.....

Spithandle Lane now on the right,
Slow down for horses wearing bright
Yellow vests and looking nervous.
Next Wiston, future rendezvous (well, it looks like it should rhyme!)

North on Hole Street to Ashington,
Under main road - Worthing, London.
Continuing northwards up until,
Turning right onto Spear Hill.

Hooklands lane is undulating
Broomers Corner to us did bring.
Countryman Lane goes to the pub,
For gallons of ale and lovely grub.

But we didn't stop there, oh no,
Up Smithers Hill Lane we did go
Again a Main Road we came upon
Crossed it, arrive at George and Dragon.

A cider each and soup and pate
Made us each feel rather fat, eh?
A second pint washed that away
Then it was back into the day.

Up Bakers Lane and Old House too
Then along Marlpost Road we flew.
Two Mile Ash Road was soon behind
And we had to make up our mind:

What route next? "Straight on," said I
"The Carfax, to the other side,
Then past the Station on North Street
Is the route I think most fleet."

Norman and Barbara now turning home
Left Bob by himself, all alone
Riding along the Forest Road
Back to Crawley ("Field full of crows").




Our next ride is Sunday 22nd January. Starting from Three Bridges Station at 10:00 it will be an Easy ride, led by Pete S, with a lunch stop at The Jolly Farmers at Horne. The weather forecast seems to be for a dry, slightly chilly day - good cycling weather, go on, get out on your bike!