This ride was led by Graham but he asked me to do the write-up to get a view from the Peloton as he put it.

The weather had included a heavy shower in the late afternoon but all had cleared by the evening.

We met at the Leisure Centre, Felpham and Graham was joined by myself, Julian, John, Debbie, Steve, Carol and David who had been out with us only once before. 8 out in total.

Graham led us on the usual convoluted back streets north of the A259 including parts of the new Flansham Estate providing fresh ground to explore. Then it was up the Barnham cyclepath across the fields. We did a brief diversion to look at the Chichester Arundel Canal some of which is being restored including an old swing bridge named Stewarts Bridge after one of the Canal Company Shareholders (I was listening  Graham!)

When we reached the tarmac instead of the usual route to Barnham we took a right on a back lane coming out near Barnham Windmill. Then it was a loop taking in Yapton and the lane up to the pedestrian crossing of the railway. This is a stop, look and listen crossing. Some of us got across until a train was spotted keeping 2 waiting. This included Network Rail man Steve so we did have the benefit of an expert .

Then it was on to Barnham to stop at the Murrell Arms. Here we had the benefit of live music with 2 guitar players. Julian reported that they were playing all his favorite tunes.

We left for home at about 9.30 with enough light still to return on the Barnham path. Mileage from and back to the Leisure Centre was about 14.

Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 13:00 BST

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