[Andy Henderson]

We should be able to ride together for the first time in a while.

The programmed date is 1^st June. That’s the bank holiday week and half-term for most schools. I’ve booked to travel north to visit family we haven’t seen in over a year.

So, we’ve a choice of:

• Keeping to the programmed date with someone else leading
• Delaying by a week to 8^th June

I have in mind a train-assisted trip to Petersfield or Chichester.

We can perhaps discuss on the May rides.

[Peter Walmsley]

Andy Happy to go any day you choose. Many thanks for saddle advice – had slipped down over time without being aware… Peter

[Peter Haskell]

Hi Andy

For info will be away on the 8th.

Is a lead required for the 1st June?

Peter

 

 

[Maggi Bridgman]

Hi Andy. Mike and I are free on the 8th and would prefer to do the Chichester ride.

Maggi

[Andy Henderson]

Peter Haskell will be away for June 8^th so he’s offering to lead a ride over to Compton on the 1^st. Please let Peter know if you’d like to join him.

I’m still planning to lead a ride on the 8^th. My preference is still for a Petersfield trip because:

• We should be able to eat outside together at The George in Finchdean
• Chichester is potentially a long ride and we’d be better doing some more preparation for it

Let me know what you think,

Andy

[David Dodgson]

Hi Andy,

I am away on 1st June but would like to join  the ride on the 8th June. I am happy with either destination.

Kind regards

David

 

[Ann Kent]

I think the 8th will be fine with me, I don’t mind Petersfield or Chichester, but will  say Petersfield is my favourite ride.

Enjoy your visit to your family Andy.

Kind regards Ann

 

[Robert Hornby]

Hi Andy, i can only do the 8th if it offered. Regards Bob

[Martine Hebblethwaite]

Hi Andy,

Like you we`re away the 1st but would like to join you for the 8th.

Like Ann either destination is good although probably prefer Petersfield.

Martine

[Peter Haskell]

Morning all

Am now assuming an overflow ride is not needed tomorrow 1st June

Enjoy the weather

 

Peter

 

[Peter Walmsley]

8th for me please

[Andy Henderson]

We’ll take two routes to Petersfield:

1. I’ll leave HIADS at 9am to cycle to Petersfield via Butser Hill – a relatively easy hill over the Downs
2. Those not wanting to cycle the whole way should meet at HIADS at 10am with a view to catching the 10.40 train from Havant (or, perhaps, the earlier 10.34) to Petersfield.

There are, of course, other ways to join the train including: parking at The Ship; and getting a train from Portsmouth (for members that live there).

We’ll meet in Café Mezzo – on the south side of the High Street a short distance to the west of the junction with Dragon Street.

We have two obvious routes back:

1. Up Butser Hill – a short but very steep hill. Pushing up is not a great hardship and, from the top, it’s a pleasant route back to Rowlands Castle.
2. Through the Butser Cutting – a shared walking and cycling path so no traffic. Not as steep a hill, but longer. From the end of the cutting we would go back via Chalton meeting up with the Butser Hill route.

My current inclination is option 1 and I know others will feel the same, but we could split into two groups.

I propose we stop for lunch at the George in Finchdean. Currently we have  riders:

• Me
• Peter W
• David
• Ann
• Bob
• Martine
• Mike?

I’ll book a table for 7. Please let me know if you won’t be stopping or if I’ve missed you off the list.

Andy

[Ann Kent]

Thank you And

i will take the train from Havant, meet you in Petersfield.

Regards Ann

[David Dodgson]

Hi Andy,

Sorry I am not going to be able to make it tomorrow. Thought my back had recovered so went for a ride yesterday but really locked up today. So need more rest and recovery.

Hope you have a good ride -weather looks lovely for Tuesday.

David

[Robert Hornby]

Hi Andy,

i will take the train from Havant so see you in Petersfield.

cheers Bob

[Ann Kent]

Good morning, just to let those members meeting at Hiads this morning at 10.00 I will miss out going over to West Town. I will cycle directly up to Havant Station. See you there.

Ann

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