Not a lot I can add to all that. I think the wind tapered off a bit as we got out of London, hence the slightly later than expected arrival. The tops of my knees ache a bit, so it was definitely a good work out. Next time, we can go on the A283 - that has less climbing overall!
An excellent turnout, so at times we had a nice peloton rolling along. And then pasta and crumble heaven when we arrived, so thanks again to Simon, Susie and Daisy for their hospitality during their holiday.
Sorry I disappeared without saying anything, but I'd slowed up a bit to double check my turn-off to get to Bognor, and then when I looked up just before the junction, everyone was out of earshot.
102 miles overall, and probably quite a few calories expended, so a good day out.
Edit - One of the (many) highlights was rolling along through Regents Park (after someone needed a comfort break) and seeing this towering stone and gold monument. I hadn't realised where we'd come out, next to the Albert Hall, so I'd never seen the Albert Memorial before. Impressive!