Winkworth Arboretum

Got to Horsham Park Pavilions cafe today to be met by John V, John C and Norman - none of them sounding very enthusiastic about going out into the drizzle. Norman decided on just a short run back home. The two Johns and I decided to commit ourselves to ride at least as far as Cranleigh where I had arranged to meet Michael. We went via Warnham, Oakwood Hill, and Ewhurst. At Cranleigh we decided that we didn't want to go to a pub and eat ( I had already decided not to go to Winkworth as although the rain had stopped it was still quite gloomy), so we all agreed to go to the cafe at Wisborough Green instead and set off south on a direct route there. The cafe was excellent and I would recommend their soup. After about an hour we set off  along the A272 and then took Rowner Road to the The Blue Ship where Michael left us. We went back to Horsham via Slinfold and Broadbridge Heath. About 35 miles in total which seemed about right for a cold day.

Next weeks ride is VERY easy - it's the Old Crocks Race (or London to Brighton Veteran Car Run as they prefer to call it). We will start from Three Bridges Station at 10:00hrs and ride to Crawley High Street where we will be able to get close to the cars as they park up for a while.  From there we will follow the route of the cars up to Pease Pottage and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the old cars struggling up the hill before popping into The Black Swan for lunch. Come along, it's one of the few occasions when you get the chance to overtake cars on Pease Pottage Hill!