Having seen Sharon and John's ride to Whitstable appear on their Strava on Wednesday, I thought it might be a nice route for another John H Away Day - well 72 miles and 4000 feet of climbing can't be too hard can it?
Having recruited some likely vistims - we duly arrived at the Houghtons on Sunday morning realising that in fact the ride would be over 100 miles and considerably more for Cara, Mark V and Club Mascot Nick Curran who cycled over.
In addition to these 3 the ride was led by John with me, Dave B, Rachel and Captain Bling Dave T following.
We completed the first 20 at nearly 17 mph with Dave B asking who's idea itwas to ride with Cara, John, Rachel and Mark? Oops!
We duly arrive at Whitstable Harbour for fresh Cod and Chips, Doughnuts and Beer! Suitably refreshed we returned at a slightly slower pace with Captain Bling leaving to make a highly convoluted train journye back to Leigh!
We made it back with 4 of us with 106 miles on the clock, Mark over 140 and Nick eventually clocking up 158 - Chapeau! (Cara 130 and a train back home!)
All topped off with 3 delicious cakes made by Sharon and duly devoured at Chez Houghton - Thanks all another great away day