02. February 2025
Findon Gentlemen’s Cycling Club rides in February 2025
Saturday 1st February 08.00am training ride
ZA, MA, RT and PT initially.
A visit to RSPB Pulborough was proposed, prompting RT to switch to digital as he would have been analogue-alone on a long ride.
Having only got as far as the crem PT had to return home due to a digital failure leaving just a pelothree. Up to the high barn and onto the SDW to the top of the Kithurst Hill at the earthworks.
At this point MA announced that his battery was already down to less than 50% charge and he was suffering “range anxiety”, so a change of route was discussed. Best option in the circumstances was Arundel for a brek going via Amberley and the bridlepath up to Whiteways.
A well attended Moathouse meant that we had to squeeze onto a table by the door, though we were given prompt attention no doubt due to the presence of our Team Chaplain – we learnt that whenever gentlemen of the FGCC arrive in this fine establishment word goes out and to his lady friend that “your men are here”.
Route home via Dover lane and Highdown after parting company with MA at Angmering. Both being on e-bikes we went straight up to the top of the hill thus being able to avoid the ruts. Onwards past Tesco and then up Salvington Hill road, giving an opportunity for both to enjoy a blast to the top on turbo setting.
Back to Nepcroft for bike washing.
Total 26.5 miles and 2175 ft
Meanwhile in viking-land the Dane was out and about, at one point going round in circles round Store Fredskov. Did he get lost? Surely not.
21 miles and 739ft
Saturday 8th February 08.00 am T&B to Mead Mansions
Saturday 15th February 08.00am training ride
Saturday 22nd February 08.00am training ride