Saturday, January 8, 2011

I think everyone really enjoyed this ride, which was hilly and challenging! We met in the car park at the top of the rather windy Goodwood Hill, opposite the Trundle.

Ellie arrived in her open top car with bike on the rear seat...

and Elise arrived wearing  odd socks.....

 The road leading from Goodwood Racecourse.

We left the car park and cycled past the entrances to the racecourse and right along towards Benges. We passed a couple of teams of Huskies training in the woods, no doubt getting prepared for the next fall of snow....

At the end of the road we turned left and had an easy ride downhill towards Coldwaltham, turning left at the bottom of the hill and cycling all the way towards East Dean, passing a couple of shoots along the way.

Elise, Caroline and Ellie in East Dean.



A pretty dovecote in East Dean



We then reached Singleton and had tea and cakes in our favourite Cafe there, as Elise and myself were attending a Zumba workout that evening we didn't worry too much about having a cake with our tea!

Returning back to the start point we cycled back towards Charlton and climbed the Charlton Hill, it was tough but very satisfying once we reached the top...

Passing Goodwood Racecourse on the way back up the hill.

Elise and Caroline back at the top of the hill.

A very satisfying ride. Approximate distance was 26 miles.

Well done to Caroline, Angela, Ellie and Elise - hope to see you all again soon!