Today’s ride started at HPP at 9:00. It was a dual start so Pete, Norman, Mike and l headed off to Pease Pottage to meet Pete and Marian, Frank Tinsley, John Veitch, John Clark, Corinne and Ann.
We headed off south towards Handcross and used the new cycle route alongside the A23. At the Staplefield turning Mike decided to cut the ride short as he had just recovered from illness.
The rest of us headed further south with several hills (the ride was defined as hard), over the A272 and on to Hickstead. It was then a nice level ride towards Twineham. It was here we started to meet a Sportif.
Heading north we re-crossed the A272. More hills!
The Sportif riders started to come thick and fast here. Their road sense left a lot to be desired. Overtaking with traffic approaching!
The route then headed towards Hammerponds and Grouse Road.
John Clark and the Smiths headed for home here so only seven made it to lunch. Mike meet us there.
There were no takers for the afternoon ride so l headed along (up) Wimlands to allow Crawley members an easier way home.
I clocked 46 miles and 2500' of climbing.
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