Another sunny Sunday today with temperatures up to 12C. The only problem was a chilly and strong NE wind. It was more north than east so we battled against it on the way out.

Sam was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by myself (Edwin) Paul, Jeff, Mark and Rex so 6 out on the ride.

Sam led us out of Chichester up the Centurion Way and then lanes past the solar farm and up towards Mid Lavant.

The it was on via West Stoke and the rolling lane to Funtington with bluebells spotted en route. After a short climb we descended to Racton and then the B-Road up the valley via West Marden to stop for elevenses at Compton. We arrived soon after 10.00 and bagged a table in the sunshine before other cycling groups started arriving.

Next it was the lane over Compton Down cutting across towards Ibsworth starting with a short climb.

As we descended I spotted a herd of about 10 deer running in the field. They were hemmed in between the road and a line of fenced trees running parallel  so they ended up  running alongside us. They were trying to run away from us but we were descending at about 25mph so they ended up racing alongside us. First time I raced deer!! Sorry, not a great picture, I aimed the camera in about the right direct with the screen invisible from the sun and trying to look where I was going.

At the bottom of the hill I turned off to leave the group. After a bad cold all week I did not want to push it with too long a ride. The others continued with a climb through the woods of Buriton Hill and then lanes to East Meon for lunch. I headed back via Rowlands Castle, Westbourne and Woodmancote. I stopped at 12.00 for a picnic lunch on a bench by Chichester Cathedral. My mileage for the day from Pagham was 41.

Sam reports on the route home that after discussion it was from East Meon back to and up Buriton. Mark & Paul unfamiliar with Chalton Hill so were introduced to the joys. On to Rowlands for a tea stop & then Home the usual way. 48.5 Miles in total Cross to Cross.

My latest pictures to be processed are first one at the Lloyds Building with the light trails of one of the external elevators.

http://edwinjonesphotography.com/blog/2015/4/3-2-1-elevator-lift-off

The next one was taken at Clapham Underground station which is one of the few with a central platform so I was able to catch 2 trains moving at once.

Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 16:00 BST

Updated: Monday, 20 April 2015 09:00 BST

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The weather was good today with sunny skies and temperatures up to 15C inland and 12C on the coast. The only downside was a very strong SW wind to battle into on the way home. I was the leader and I was joined by Sam and Paul at the start at Walberton Pond.

We headed out on the usual route on lanes via Madehurst. Then it was a fast descent down Houghton Hill and on to lanes via Amberley and Rackham.

We continued on lanes to stop for elevenses at Wiggonholt RSPB Cafe.

We headed out together and gathered at the top of the freewheel hill. There were the 3 of us from Bognor Chichester. 5 from Arun Adur and 6 from Horsham Crawley.

I took a fair few pictures and this one is of Sam our Groups downhiller extraordinaire riding to overall first place.

Paul didn’t get anywhere being far too light (why he goes up hills so fast)

We gathered afterwards and the final result was Sam first and Dave Fox second. First lady was Ann Hall and second lady was Corinne Pitts both of Horsham Crawley.

We headed back via Broadford Bridge and a climb up the old freewheel hill to West Chiltington. We returned via stop for tea at Wiggonholt where Sam helped Paul to fix a bolt.

Then it was on via Coldwaltham and Coates to climb Duncton Hill. Sam and Paul headed home via Singleton while I headed back via Eartham and Aldingbourne. Mileage from and back to Walberton would have been about 57. My mileage from Pagham was 73.

Edwin

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The weather today was much improved over last Sunday with temperatures up to 10C, light winds and the occasional glimpse of the Sun. I was the leader and I was joined at Chichester Cross by Sam, Paul, David and Rex. We were later joined at lunch by Graham Young so 6 out during the day. A cyclist from another group volunteered to take a picture of us at the start.

We headed out via the Centurion Way, West Stoke and Funtington. Then it was the B-Road up via West Marden to Compton where we were looking forward to a stop for hot drinks. As we arrived we saw the closed sign up. They had opened for a few hours for papers only. Anybody would think it was Easter Sunday! All garden centres and their cafes have to close on Easter Sunday so there were not a lot of choices. We took a rest outside anyway and as Sam had a streaming cold he decided to head home from there.

The rest of us continued up the hill and down to Harting. Then it was on a lane via Elsted and Elsted Marsh to Stedham. It was north from there on a lane I have not used for many years up a long hill via Redford. That is a few houses and a garage with pumps looking to date back pre-war. Then it was down and more lanes to Fernhurst and lunch at the Red Lion. Due to the lack of an elevenses stop and a fairly brisk pace we arrived at the Pub at 11.50, Horsham Section quality!

As we were about to leave we were joined by Graham Young who had ridden up to meet up with his cousin Sam with whom he was not best pleased! Graham rode back with us as far as tea.

In the afternoon we rode on lanes via Lickfold. Lodsworth and Selham. Then it was on to Cocking where we stopped for tea at the open Moonlight Cafe though we were the only customers, perhaps everybody expected it would be closed. Then it was on up Cocking Hill and down to Singleton where Rex turned off to head back home to Littlehampton. A little further on Paul turned off to head back to Selsey. David and I returned via the Centurion Way where David got a front wheel puncture though it was soon repaired.

Mileage from and back to Chichester was 55. My mileage from Pagham was 66.

My latest pictures to be processed are first an image taken at Whiteleys Shoppping Centre which is in Bayswater west of Paddington.

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Next another spiral staircase, this one converted to Mono which I thought looked better

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Edwin

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The weather today was quite poor, almost as bad as forecast. The only up side was that instead of heavy rain we got drizzle with some light rain though with very strong winds as forecast. Still 3 of us went out for a bike ride from Walberton Pond, myself, Sam and Paul.

Those of you who are paying attention may have noticed that the ride today was scheduled to go to Dial Post, way north of Worthing off the A24, so how did we end up at Midhurst instead, a bit off course? We made a mutual decision to avoid going a long way east and have a long way to get back into a howling westerly gale. Instead we headed to Petworth for elevenses and then Midhurst for lunch.

The first part of the day was fine with a strong tailwind so we hardly noticed light rain. We headed out  via the Madehurst Lane and then from Whiteways a fast descent of Bury Hill. Then it was lanes via West Burton towards Coates and on via Shopham Bridge to stop for elevenses at Tiffins Petworth.

Then it was on lanes via Burton Mill Pond and across the main road to take lanes via Duncton Common, Selham and South Ambersham. Now we were heading into the wind though with the benefit of trees and high hedges to tone down the strength of the wind. We stopped for lunch at Gartons Coffee House in the Old Town Hall, Midhurst. Very fast service and reasonable prices, worth a visit. I managed to get the other 2 to smile despite the wind and rain.

The return was south into the wind and a bit more rain on a lane via Bepton to Cocking, up the hill and down to Singleton. We took the Centurion Way down to Chichester with the top end being quite reasonable to ride despite the rain.

If we had returned to Walberton Pond which we didn’t mileage would have been about 47. We all did at least that though having ridden out there before the start. My mileage from Pagham was 60.

I have processed 2 pictures in the last week from trips to London. The first is an unusual viewpoint of Westminster Underground Station which I call Lines to the Saucer.

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The next one is traffic trails taken on London Bridge, 3 second exposure.

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Edwin

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The weather forecast for today wasn't very good, but it did indicate there wouldn't be any rain during this afternoons ride. Dull and windy it may have been,  but you couldn't fault the forecast as no rain actually fell. CycleBognor's "no-rain" guarantee held!

 Considering the overcast and windy conditions, it was a good turnout with 9 of us at the start point. I led Steve, Carol, Liz, Bob, Clair, Dave, Nicola and new rider Rhonda out through the back streets of Bognor, to the new estate at Felpham, where we took the cycletrack to Barnham. From there it was Walberton and a brief stop.

Then our way was blocked by what appear to be emergency roadworks completely blocking the street. I'm not sure how the buses got through, but there was just enough room for us to walk the bikes along a very narrow pavement and carry on.

Our route continued through Binsted and then beyond the tarmac and past the Madonna pond to rejoin the road on the other side of Binsted Woods, where we took the cut through to Torton Hill, dropping down to meet the A27 at the Ford Road roundabout. Then it was 200 yards of pavement, under the bridge to Fitzalan Road, and into Arundel Town Centre. A slight change of venue followed, as we were directed to Rounds Cafe, which made for a very pleasant stop.

 Most of the outward route had been with the wind, and but the return meant we would be against the wind nearly all the way, and not much shelter from trees. So we took a shorter route back via Ford station and Yapton, then via Bilsham to Middleton & Felpham.  The wind was gusting up quite a bit, so it was slow going. Rhonda peeled off at Yapton to return home, the rest of us soldiered on back to Bognor.

 The round trip mileage from and back to Bognor library was 23.2, a little longer than our normal Saturday afternoon rides.  I had clocked up almost 30 by the time i got home.

Graham.

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There were 2 rides today, a short morning only ride and a long ride to Hipley. This is the report on the Hipley ride.

The weather was pleasant and sunny all day with temperatures up to 10C. The only problem was a cold NE wind.

Sam was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by myself, Jeff and newcomer Paul on his second ride with us.

We headed out on the South Coast Cycle Route via Woodmancote and Westbourne. Then it was on lanes via Rowlands Castle to stop for elevenses at Horndean Garden Centre Cafe. On the way out Sam discovered a Health and Safety issue as his front wheel disappeared down between some planks.

Then it was onwards via lanes towards Cathrington and then a very quiet lane running to the north of Denmead. Then it was on past the village of Worlds End (temps fate) to the Horse and Jockey pub at Hipley where we arrived at 11.30 and chatted in the Garden until they opened. When ordering we learned that the garden was closed for ordering food in case the Staff slipped on the grass. We were also not allowed to take our food out to the Garden ourselves because of “Health and Safety” (o dear!) They did though agree we could be served with food in the paved patio area.

The return route took us north on a beautiful quiet lane across rolling open downland via Hoe Gate. Then it was more lanes via Chidden and Hambledon to Clanfield where Jeff suffered a rear wheel puncture.

A co-operative effort got Jeff on the road again and we headed on down to Horndean and lanes across to Rowlands Castle for tea.

We headed back via Westbourne and lanes via Hambrook before joining the A259 for a fast return to Chichester.

Mileage from and back to Chichester was about 47. My mileage from Pagham was 58.

My latest picture to be processed is of the light trails of cars and buses at the junction by the Bank of England.

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Edwin

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On a cloudy, chilly day, 11 cyclists gathered at Chichester Library for the Saturday ride to The Control Tower Cafe, Goodwood Aerodrome. Amongst the cyclists were Wendy, Nick and Youssef, who had cycled all the way from Southampton!

The group headed north, riding past the old Roman walls to come out at the top end of North Street, Chichester.  A route was then taken via the roads north of St Richard's Hospital, to emerge at the Homebase store.  Everyone then headed in an easterly direction via the old Roman road of Stane Street (also formerly the A27).  Halfway along, a turn was made left into Claypit Lane, passing the famous Rolls Royce Motor Works on the right.  From there, it was a short distance to the Aerodrome on the left.

(Thanks to Carol for the picture)

Having spent a happy time imbibing tea and cake, some of the group decided to climb up to the balcony of the cafe to watch the cars whizzing round the motor circuit.  At this point, Alan & Liz arrived and the group from Southampton left to continue on their 70 mile round trip!

The route back to Chichester was towards East Lavant, turning off down Fordwater Road on the left, to arrive back in the Summersdale end of town.

Philippa

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The weather today was cold at about 6C with a NW wind. The forecast was cloudy with some showers. It didn’t start on message with bright sunshine at the start. It soon clouded over though. It stayed mainly dry except for bits of isolated light drizzle near Rake and on the way back at Cocking.

I was the leader and I was joined at the start at Chichester Cross by just Sam and newcomer Paul who lives in Selsey.

We headed out on the Centurion Way and  then lanes via West Stoke and Funtington. Then it was on via Racton and West Marden to an early 10.00 elevenses at Compton. It was just as well we were early as soon after we got our seats large numbers of other cyclists arrived in small groups from different clubs. We were joined by former member Graham Young and Brian Hall both of Bognor Regis Cycling Club.

After elevenses the real climbing started with first the long climb to Harting and then after lanes via Nyewood and Rogate the long climb north from Rogate. We again got to lunch at Rake Garden Centre early just before 12.00. Rake Garden Centre had been chosen a while ago as part of a Mothers Day avoidance strategy. This worked as we were there before anybody else and they only had a few tables reserved.

The return route took in some really quiet out of the way lanes via Milland and Stedham. Then it was lanes via Bepton to Cocking and a stop for tea at the Pub so Sam could recuperate before tackling Cocking Hill.

After the hill we had a long descent to Singleton and West Dean and on to the Centurion Way. The top end of this is now fully dried out and fine for cycling.

Mileage for the day from and back to Chichester was just under 45, for a  change almost spot on the estimate in the Rides List. My mileage from and back to Pagham was 57.

My latest pictures to be processed are first a picture taken from the rear window of a DLR train in a tunnel.

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Second is a picture of a Spiral Staircase at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

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Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 18:11 BST

Updated: Sunday, 15 March 2015 18:16 BST

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The weather today was fairly mild up to 12C though cloudy with a few sunny spells. It stayed dry despite forecasts of a little rain in the afternoon..

Sam was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by myself, Jeff, Roger and Mark so 5 out on the day

We headed out up North Street and then a fast training type pace up the main road via Singleton and Cocking before turning off on a lane via Heyshott Green and Lavington Common to the Petworth Road. After a brief spell on this we took another lane via Burton Mill Pond. Then it was on via Shopham Bridge and lanes to Petworth for a welcome elevenses.

Next it was north from Petworth before turning off onto lanes via Balls Cross and Kirdford to our lunch stop at The Old Mill Cafe, Wisborough Green.

The return route took us back to Kirdford and a long gradual climb to Flexham Park and the down to Byworth. Then it was back via Shopham Bridge and a lane to Barlavington. We stopped at the base of Duncton Hill for a break. Mark discovered that he had forgotten to drink a bottle of beer he brought to have with his picnic lunch. Sam did not have it, that was set up for the camera, Mark had to cart it back with him.

After climbing up Duncton we had a gradual downhill. Most of the group turned right at Upwaltham to head back to Chichester via East Dean and Singleton. I took a more direct route home via Eartham, Aldingbourne village and Colworth.

Mileage from and back to Chichester was about 52. My mileage from Pagham was 64.

My latest picture to be processed was one of the Lloyds Building, processed in Black and White for a dark skies look.

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Edwin

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The weather today was warmer than of late reaching 10C with most of the day sunny. Luckily the rain held off until about 5.00 when we were all home. There was a very strong westerly wind which we fought against on the way out but blew us home.

Arthur was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by Lynn, Avryl, Sam, Russell, Bob, Jeff, Graham, Rex and myself so 10 out on the day.

We headed out on West Street and the lanes near West Ashling where there was a brief stop to divest excess layers.

Then it was on via Woodmancote and Westbourne to a stop for elevenses at The Greenhouse Cafe, Emsworth.

Russell headed back after elevenses and the rest of us continued to Havant and turned off on the road and then path going down to the waterfront and along to the Hayling Bridge. When we crossed there a strong crosswind so it was just as well to have the cycle path. Then it was lanes round to North Hayling and lunch at Meadow Farm Nursery Cafe. This was the first time this one has been on the Rides List and we will certainly return. Sam needed to hold his stomach in before the photo was taken.

My latest picture is of a new Spiral Staircase opened a few days before my visit at The Wellcome Collection, Euston Road, London.

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Edwin

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There were 2 rides today a morning only ride led by Arthur to East Wittering and a longer hillier ride scheduled to go to Steep nr Petersfield. The weather started sunny and frosty with some ice and went downhill from there to wind and rain by the afternoon and temperatures up to only 6C.

I was joined at Chichester Cross for the 9.00 start by Sam, Jeff and Mark.

To avoid any ice on the Centurion Way I headed out via North Street and then up the B-Road a ways before taking a lane up to West Stoke and quiet lanes to Funtington. We stopped there briefly for a hand warming stop (where did that bus get to!)

Then it was on over the hill to Racton and up the B-Road via West Marden to Compton where we stopped for elevenses in the welcome warmth of the Cafe. I had decided earlier to turn back at elevenses due to an eye infection. Jeff was going to take over and lead the others over the Downs. However having entered the Cafe in sunshine we came out to dark clouds and the first spots of rain. The others decided to join me in a morning only ride. The very light rain continued during our return though it later turned out to be localised to the area west of Chichester and was in advance of the main rain which arrived soon after 1.00

From just north of Compton we took a route over a short hill to Idsworth and the lanes via Finchdean to Rowlands Castle. Here Sam and Jeff diverted to the Cafe for a second coffee stop/early lunch. Mark and I headed on back to Chichester via Westbourne and Woodmancote.

Mileage from and back to Chichester was about 27. My mileage from Pagham was 40. I got home with 20 minutes to spare before the serious rain.

Earlier in the week on Tuesday I took the following picture of a Crocus at a small green at Aldwick. It was a bright sunny day like spring, didn’t last! The photo method used is called focus stacking with 20 pictures taken a different focus settings and combined together.

See more at my Photo Blog at http://edwinjonesphotography.com/blog/2015/2/february-spring-crocus-bloom

Edwin

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We met at Walberton Pond with Rex as the leader and he was joined by myself, Colin and Sam. It was a special day for Rex as it was his first ever Ride Lead. The weather was dry with clear skies to start on the coast but we got low cloud as we went over the Downs. This cleared to sunshine by after lunch. Temperatures were up to a pleasant 10C, almost spring like.

Rex led us over the Downs on the lane via Madehurst up to Whiteways. Then it was along the ridge on the A29 with misty views towards the Arun valley. Amberley could be seen in an isolated patch of sun. After a sharp descent of Bury Hill we took the lane via West Burton and then towards Bignor. As we rode a herd of Deer ran ahead of us in the distance at the foot of the Downs before joining another Herd. I tried taking a picture but they were too distant.

Then it was on via Bignor and Sutton and the lane via Shopham Bridge over the Rother to Petworth and a welcome stop for elevenses.

We returned via Shopham Bridge before turning off on the lane via Coates to Fittleworth. Then it was a short way on the main road to the Garden Centre Cafe at Stopham Bridge over the Arun for lunch.

The return was back to Fittleworth and then a stretch of the B-Road south before turning off on a lane and a sharp climb to West Burton.. Then it was over the main road and lanes via Bury to Houghton and down to the Riverside Cafe for tea.

The return was on the usual route via Houghton Hill. Rex provided us with a good pleasant route on a beautiful day. Mileage from and back to Walberton was about 35. My mileage from Pagham was  53.

My latest picture to be processed was of traffic and Bus Trails on Westminster Bridge looking south towards the London Eye.

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Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 18:09 GMT

Updated: Sunday, 15 February 2015 18:12 GMT

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Today's weather forecast suggested light rain between about 2pm and 4pm - right about the time of our ride. However I set off with blue sky above, but by the time I arrived in Chichester, it looked decidedly black.

 There were 11 of us at the start - Richard, Bill, Steve, Carol, Graham, Michelle, Dave, Julian, Alan, Liz, and brand new rider Hilary.

 Richard led us from the City Centre, through West Street and down to Appledram Lane where we joined Salterns Way. The off road section was a welcome relief, as there seemed to be an unusually large  number of cars about, all anxious to shave a few seconds from their journey time trying to get past our group at awkward spots.

 We continued down Salterns Way, which was puddly from earlier rain but perfectly rideable. When we got down to Birdham Pool the rain started. This changed from light rain to steady as we crossed Chichester Canal, and then  to heavy as we passed Birdham Church. However a few hundred yards later we emerged onto the main road where it was a short sprint up Birdham Straight to Russell’s Garden Centre, and a chance to stay dry.

 After suitable refreshments, blue sky had returned and we set off back  more or less the way we came, but with a different circuit round Birdham and riding on Appledram Lane instead of the track.

 Carol & Steve left us early to head back to Bognor, whilst the rest of us continued back into Chichester. Cloud cover returned, but fortunately we made it back in the dry.

 My mileage for the afternoon was just shy of 20; a round trip from, and back to, Chichester Library would have been about 13.

 Graham

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The weather today started cold but with sunshine all day temperatures rose to a spring like 11C. Harvey was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by myself, Sam, Russell, Rex, Bob, Richard, Avryl, Arthur and Lynn so 10 out on the day.

For a change we headed up North Street and up the B-Road from Northgate. Then it was lanes to West Stoke and an early elevenses stop at the Fox & Hounds, Funtington which is open for coffees on Sunday morning. The warmth inside soon removed the early morning chill. Richard headed back after elevenses.

We headed on up the hill to Racton and then the B-Road towards West Marden but turned off before that for a short but steep climb through the trees. Then it was on via Forestside and a steep descent to Deanlane End. Then a short way on to lunch at Rowlands Castle.

The return was on lanes via Westbourne and Woodmancote and a stop for tea at Fishbourne Roman Palace Cafe.

Mileage from and back to Chichester was 24. My mileage from Pagham was 37.

My latest picture to be processed was taken at London Bridge Underground Station. I processed it to mono and increased the shininess for a futuristic feel.

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Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 17:37 GMT

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The weather today was very cold with a strong NW wind and mix of sun and cloud. Luckily though it had stayed a few degrees above freezing overnight so there was no ice to worry about.

I was the leader and I was joined at Chichester Cross at 9.00 by Colin and Andrew.

We headed out on West Street and then up Centurion Way. As we took to the wilds north of Chichester remnants of yesterday’s snow could be seen in occasional patches. It is reliably reported that areas like Chichester, Barnham and Littlehampton had snow yesterday morning but sunny Bognor stayed clear of it.

We continued on lanes via West Stoke and Funtington. Then it was up the valley on the B.Road via West Marden  to a stop for elevenses and to warm up at Compton Tea Rooms.

Then it was the long climb up Harting Hill before a sharp descent to Harting Village. At this point we finally turned east. For me from Pagham it had been 20 miles to Harting all of it riding directly in to a 20mph NW and very cold headwind!

We next headed east via Elsted and Elsted Marsh to the main A272 which we crossed and turned on to more lanes via Stedham and Woolbeding to Midhurst. Lunch was down as choose cafe on the day. We settled on Garton’s Coffee House located in the Old Town Hall and Jail. The cells are now used to store Wine. Large portions and a good range of light bites at reasonable prices. A future regular methinks.

We headed back on the lane via Bepton and then up Cocking Hill. Then it was Singleton, Lavant and Tangmere and back across the airfield. Mileage from and back to Chichester would have been about 43. My mileage from Pagham was 54.

Strava Map from Andrew

My latest picture to be processed was taken a few weeks ago on Westminster Bridge and is a composite of 2 pictures with Bus light trails.

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Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 17:33 GMT

Updated: Sunday, 1 February 2015 18:19 GMT

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Nonetheless 9 hardy cyclists set off from the library and headed straight into that bitter head wind.

Steve, Julian, Alan, Dave, Graham, Michelle, Deb, Nicola, and new rider Lea set out along Bognor's back streets and across  Aldwick Green to the Lower Bognor Road.  Then it was an amble across the usual farm lanes via Butterlees Farm. I noticed several spots where repairs had been carried out on the worst of the broken concrete roads, so the trail was a little smoother, the downside being that recent agricultural activity had made it a bit muddy - but perfectly rideable.

We reached Manor Nursery in about an hour and headed straight for the Palm House Restaurant, where hot drinks - and a late lunch for some - were the order of the day.

For our route back to Bognor we completed a circular ride by taking Merston Lane through the village, then cycle track to the Colworth loop, where the flood water across the road was as deep as usual. The temperature was just as cold on the return but the tail wind made cycling a lot more pleasant.

A brief  - and probably never to be repeated - exploratory trip up the Northern Relief Road  followed, using the narrow painted margin that may or may not be a cycle lane. We turned at Shripney Lane, a detour only available to cyclists or pedestrians, and made our way back to town via North Bersted Street and Highfield Bridge, dropping people off along the way.

Round trip mileage from Bognor library was about 13.25 - I'd done just shy of 20 by the time I got home.

Graham

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16 people turned up for Arthur’s birthday ride from Chichester to Emsworth. The ride was our first trial of a morning only ride and attracted a few people new to Sunday rides, joining us from the Cycle Bognor group. We even had a tandem join us.  And despite the ride being a short one, some people managed an astonishing three coffee stops.

We headed west out of Chichester under the A27 via Clay Lane.

We added an additional stop in at Woodmancote after some mechanical issues (a slipping chain) split the group. After the stop we cycled the few miles on to Emsworth for coffee stop two.

On the way back we came straight down the cycle path along the A259. Some stopped off in Chichester Cathedral for another coffee. Over coffee in Emsworth I had said that one of the things I didn’t know how to repair was a broken chain. Just outside Bognor my chain broke and I had to walk the last mile.

The total distance to and from Chichester was around 19 miles.

The route (including my loop to Bognor) is here

David

Posted by RideLeader at 09:27 GMT

Updated: Monday, 26 January 2015 09:28 GMT

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Sunday 25^th January. Ride to Wiston Tea Rooms.

First thing this morning it was very cold with another hard frost. Later it warmed up to 8C with a mix of cloud and sun. The following picture was taken just before 9.00 near the start at Walberton.

Colin was the leader and he was joined at the start by myself, Rex, Jeff and Chris so 5 out in all for the long ride. This was overshadowed a little by the first of our morning only rides from Chichester, short and easy paced which gained an attendance of 16.

Colin led us out from Walberton up the A29 and after a short ride on that we turned off onto the scenic lane via Madehurst leadings us up to the Whiteways Roundabout.

Then it was along the ridge overlooking the Arun Valley before the steep descent of Bury Hill before turning off on the Lane to West Burton. Soon after we came across ice across the road. Most of us found a way around it but Jeff went right over it managing to slither to a stop and walked to the end of it. Then it was lanes across to Coldwatham, through a flood before the river and on to Wiggonholt for elevenses to get warmed up.

Chris left us at elevenses and we continued via Nutbourne Common where we passed Ray and Jo of Arun Adur Club. Then it was on via West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington for lunch at Wiston. The tea rooms still have their  usual menagerie.

We headed for home via Rackham, Amberley and Houghton hill. Mileage from and back to Walberton would have been about 52. My mileage from Pagham was 69.

My latest picture to be processed was taken in London last Monday at Kings Cross Underground Station. Smile as you leave the Underground!

For more details see my Photo Blog at http://edwinjonesphotography.com/blog/2015/1/smile-underground-exit

Edwin

Posted by RideLeader at 19:43 GMT

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Following a wet and windy morning, the day cleared for a sunny afternoon, with the wind gradually decreasing.  The improvement in the weather brought out 15 cyclists for a ride from Chichester to Bosham.

Leaving Chichester library, the group cycled down West Street towards Westgate, before going through the A27 underpass and joining the cyclepath towards Fishbourne.  Unfortunately, the cyclepath was closed off at Salthill Road, so we had to divert via the main road towards Bosham.  We then turned left into Old Park Lane.

Then left again into Hoe Lane, which took us on a very windy ride around Bosham Hoe! We then took the main harbour road into Bosham village, with the tide lapping at our tyres!

On the way home, we took a much shorter route back to the main road, via the designated cycle route, taking in Walton Lane and Chequer Lane in Bosham.  We then continued along the A259 and back through the underpass into Chichester.  Most of the group left us at Westgate to take the cyclepath via Chichester College.  Those of us remaining then continued along West Street back into the city.

Philippa

Posted by RideLeader at 15:39 GMT

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The weather today was cold and windy though sunny for the morning before cloud moved in for the afternoon.

Arthur was the leader and he was joined at Chichester Cross by Lynn, myself, Sam, Graham, Martin, Rex, Bill and Harvey so 9 in all.

We headed out via West Street and Clay Lane and then the South Coast Cycleroute to Woodmancote to stop for elevenses for a change at the Woodmancote Arms. We enjoyed a warm fire with hot drinks!

We continued via Racton with Racton Tower standing out very well with the tree foliage removed. Then it was on up the valley road via West Marden to Compton for lunch. Throughout the morning we had seen numerous other groups of cyclists both large and small. Unfortunately there were 2 groups at Compton with not a seat to be found inside or out. We ordered and waited around and eventually tables came free. Out of the wind and in the sun it was almost warm (with enough layers)

Just as we were leaving Graham Young turned up, a member a while ago and he rode back with us. We returned down the valley and then over the hill to Funtington. Then it was Watery Lane to West Ashling and back to Chichester. Mileage from and back to Chichester was about 23. I returned via a visit to the Chichester Camera Club Photography Exhibition at North Mundam. Then a longer route home to Pagham to complete  38 miles for the day.

My latest picture was taken at the Tate Britain converted to black and white using the High Key method, (more whites)

A larger picture and more details at https://www.flickr.com/photos/edwinjones/16226815301/in/photostream/

Edwin

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