Tuesday Early Bird- Jack Frost Route

Tea At The Coastguard Cafe!

Today was Steve B's last day of freedom before starting his new job and with the weather so good we decided to squeeze in a Tuesday morning training ride. Lee and Nigel sometimes work from home and so they were able to join us as well. On arrival at the Fairlight lodge I was surprised to see Pete Tadros as well, surprised as I know that Pete's idea of a training ride is a bit different to mine. Pete said not to worry and that if it was too slow (which I thought inevitable) he would branch off on his own. Sure enough by the time we got to Winchelsea Pete was nowhere to be seen! The rest of us pressed on at a steady pace with me bringing up the rear but not too far behind. The weather was superb and it felt great just to be out riding. I normally save this route for the winter (hence the name) but that's a waste as this is an excellent simple ride on smooth fast roads that have very little traffic despite their A and b road status. Our favourite bit was the climb up past Pestalozzi, most of this has now been re-tarmacked and is lovely and smooth. We also enjoyed the climb up rocks lane which is closed off to cars but the friendly workmen allowed us cyclists through.  We arrived back in Hastings for a very pleasant chat and tea at the coastguard cafe.