Yes, fun day out. Good to see everyone again and to meet Oliver. Interesting to hear about the plans for Smithfield market - always learn something on a bike ride!
I set off intending to ride to Brighton and get the train back, and Ross was intending to turn round at Burgess Hill. It looked like we both did the opposite. I made it back in good time to take daughter to the fireworks, although I had a puncture stop. This was annoying as I had realised I had forgotten my pump when I got to Croydon, but it worked out OK as another rider came by and stopped as soon as I had got my new tube in, so no additional time lost.
I thought there were more old bikes than in previous years. My daughter was most intrigued by the picture of a penny farthing I sent her and we had interesting discussions about getting on and off them, gear inches and other matters over dinner!