Ride to Hayling Island
We had a good ride out today, 10 bikes tuned up on time, and we were all fuelled up and ready to go by 09.30, minus Sandra as she was still at home trying to start her bike, Keith gave us a ride brief and off we went in rather cool conditions with Pete on the tail.
We encountered a bridge closure before got to Wantage and had to take a diversion, Sandra joined us at Tot Hill services, and Greg’s brand new triumph broke town before we got to Loomies, a push down the hill by myself and Chris and Greg and he was on his way again, Loomies was standing room only, so a quick comfort break and on to Hayling island, were we all went for a swim, NOT!! After lunch and some banter with the café owner, we returned to Petersfield and onto Nelson’s Diner via Alton and Basingstoke, Nelsons Diner was also busy, 8 of us stayed for refreshments and the remainder made a run for home in ever increasing temperatures, I saw the sun and 9 degrees on my thermometer at one point, a good varied route, some good riding and a good day was had by all, thanks to Keith & Sandra!
Andy