[Andy Henderson]

Met office forecast is for 50% chance of light rain through the morning. BBC is giving a lower chance at the outset with a higher chance later in the morning. BBC TV forecast talks of ‘drizzle in the air’.

I’m inclined to go unless everyone votes with their feet. We have the option of going directly there or, if we get caught out, stopping somewhere on the way.

[Andy Henderson]

The weather is looking dodgy for Tuesday and I’m giving blood on Monday afternoon, so I propose a short ride to Woodmancote.

There are plenty of opportunities to extend the ride if some want to do that.

[Andy Henderson]

Since the weather forecast for next Tuesday is looking reasonable, I think we should go for it. With the current mild and wet weather we might not get a better opportunity.

Peter has offered to lead the ride to Stansted.

Meet at HIADS at 10 as usual.

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

The weather forecast for Tuesday is looking reasonable. Meet at the 10.35 sailing of the Hayling ferry for a short trip around Langstone harbour.

Please let me know if you’re coming so I can book with Northney Farm.

Thanks,

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

Cold, strong winds and decent chance of rain.

I propose a postponement to 14^th December.

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

Weather’s looking OK tomorrow (but be prepared for a chilly day and, maybe, some showers).

See you tomorrow, 10 at HIADS or 10.30(ish) at the Spring.

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

Weather’s looking good for tomorrow (Tuesday) so I’ll re-run the Compton ride.

I’ll start from HIADS at 10 and will be going past the Spring Centre about 10.30.

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

As Mike says, weather is looking drier than originally forecast and a bit less gusty.

Given Mike’s willing to go out, I’ll be at HIADS at 10 and The Spring around 10.30.

We’ll see what the weather’s like next Tuesday.

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

We’ve no takers for the meet at Chichester BR, so I don’t plan to go there. If you are expecting to meet in Chichester please text me (log in to see my number) ASAP.

[Andy Henderson]

Should be at the Spring at 10am or maybe a bit before,

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

10am – or maybe a bit before,

Andy

[Andy Henderson]

No problem if you want to join us.

[Andy Henderson]

Thanks for the suggestion, Mike. I looked at that as a possibility, but it’s a pain to get to/from (either an even shorter route or some unpleasant rough stuff in Staunton Country Park). I’m quite keen to find out how the Bumblebee is doing post lockdown, but happy to take a consensus on the ride.

[Andy Henderson]

BBC saying low 40’s gusts (not winds). Met Office saying less. I’ll be giving it a go.

[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

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