England : Surrey Pioneer Motorcycle Run: Tattenham Corner to Brighton, Sunday 19 March 2017

[rb58]

We may cross paths as I meander over to Horsham in the face of 30mph gusting headwinds.

 

[r04DiE]

I have to say that I am seriously not looking forward to the headwind. Or the early start for me. But then there's the rest of the day to enjoy

 

[mmmmartin]

Can commend this type of event to anyone dithering: the old cars run is great fun. Alas I am riding the Man of Kent tomorrow otherwise I'd be joining you.

 

[StuAff]

I won't be riding along- 50 miles back home into a strong headwind doesn't appeal, had enough of that last couple of days!

 

[lazybloke]

I'm a strong maybe from Tattenham Corner to Hookwood or Crawley/3 Bridges. Depends on:
a) weather forecast
b) putting my bike back together.

Out at mo, so will decide later.

 

[r04DiE]

Right. I will do my best to meet all of you lovely people at 8.30 but if I'm not there on time (which I will really try to be), I'll try to catch you on the way. We can maybe keep in touch via this thread.

 

[lazybloke]

Made it.
a multitude of dirty oily old "bikes" in a worse state than mine. Doesn't happen often.

 

[lazybloke]

Black leather as far as the eye can see!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Alas I am riding the Man of Kent tomorrow otherwise I'd be joining you.

Will he be in black leather as well?

 

[lazybloke]

Briefly saw @topcat1 before he headed back into the smoke. Missed @r04DiE, so set off as a trio with @User13710 and @User.

The A217 and A23 did little for me, noisy and busy. I would have preferred the quieter roads out beyond Pease Pottage, but thanks to the trains situation would have struggled to get home. Instead i looped back into central Surrey from Crawley via Charlwood, Leigh and "Tesco Local Bakery-section" at Dorking. Managed a reasonable 46 miles, but really felt tired into that headwind for the last few miles.

 

[rb58]

I went through Handcross at around 11.30, but I guess I missed the proceedings!

 

[Shadow]

I won't be riding along- 50 miles back home into a strong headwind doesn't appeal, had enough of that last couple of days!

Probably the best decision made this year, Stu!
Joined a fab four just south of Henfield, further south than envisaged but got off to a late start. Turned round just before the A23 and headed west - straight into the headwind. Toiled westwards for about an hour - looked for every dip in the road and curve in a mostly Canute like attempt to stay out of wind.
Along the road running parallel to the Downs to Small Dole met up with another rider. He did not seem too excited about joining a Fridays ride in spite of my enthusiastic description.
All seems calm now the buffetting is over.

 

[Tim Hall]

We did wait in Crawley for quite a long time, it's true.

But if we'd hurried we wouldn't have seen the magnificence that is the beyond-ramekins used at the cafe. Mind you, when I toddled along the front to snap some old motorcycles there was only a handful left.

 

[Tim Hall]

Yes, but if you'd asked me if I wanted to do a 50-mile bike ride to see some ramekins, I would almost certainly have said no .

What about 50 miles to see a bulldog with a stone in its mouth?

 

[r04DiE]

Lovely to meet you all (eventually), and I enjoyed the grub by the sea. Thanks to all for making me welcome, especially the way you all hid in the bushes when you saw me coming - I liked that one