Sunday 1 January 2006, New Years Day Ride to the Black Horse Amberley.

There was a 10.30 start at Walberton Pond to allow for any late risers and sore heads.

Edwin led the ride joined by Sam, Gill, Christine, Anne and Jane. Alan and Liz went direct making 8 out on the day. Weather was dry but cloudy and milder than of late reaching about 8C.

The group took a standard route past the Spur and then the byroad via Madehurst to stop for elevenses at the Hikers cafe at Whiteways Lodge. Brian and Sue from Arun Adur joined us after a few minutes.

The ride continued with good views down to the Arun Valley and then a fast descent down Bury Hill before cutting across on the byroad to Houghton and then Amberley. There was a good pile of bikes outside with a good turnout from Arun Adur enabling us to take over the Bar.

A direct route was taken back via Houghton Hill and Walberton to complete a much needed ride after the Christmas excesses.

Edwin