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| Doug Loves The Rain! |
The weather forecast said some light rain so I had prepared a new wet weather route that avoided too many twisty lanes. The weather forecast turned out to be a bit optimistic as the rain turned out to be heavy rather than light so Metin and his friend Scott pulled out due to the rain. This meant there were only three starters: myself, Doug and Derek. By now we are used to riding in the pouring rain and were well prepared with the appropriate clothes. The route took us literally through Collington station with us having to cycle over the footbridge to get to the other side of the platform (I need to re map that bit). We headed north towards powdermill . For a while the rain stopped and the sun came out so myself and Derek took off our sweaty waterproofs only to have to put them on again when the rain started up in earnest 15 minutes later. As we hit the main road from battle Derek started to lag behind and in the end had to abandon the ride as he didn't feel too good. Doug and I carried on enjoying the quiet roads through Three Oaks and Panel lane into Winchelsea. Eventually only Battery Hill stood between us and the end of the ride. Doug really hates this hill and reckons it is worse than Stonestile or even Ditchling Beacon. I always find it really tough but must admit to having soft spot for the hill having climbed it hundreds of times over the last 20 years. With aching thighs we made it to the top thankful that neither of us would be racing up it on Sunday for the annual HSCC hill climb.
Distance- 31 miles
Av speed- 13.5 mph
Ascent-717m
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