Myself, MartinT235 and rb58 (Ross) of this parish decided that as it was going to be raining all day then we should knock out our October 100 imperial Century for October by riding to Whitstable. And so it was to be. It rained all day, actually not heavy rain, more drizzle really. But wet never the less. Luckily it wasn't cold.
On the way their we followed the country lane FNRttC route. Some roads were very flooded and there was talk of abandonment that was quickly poo poo'ed.
Got to the Waterfront at Whitstable 15 minutes behind schedule. We stuffed our faces with their fab brekkie fry up's that they are well known for.
It was still raining when we left so we decided to do the direct route home on the A2. Rooooling up and down, up and down. But was speedier then the way down.
Just outside of Greenhithe, Ross wasn't feeling to great having just got over a stomach complaint. And seem to have muscle cramp in one of his legs. He stopped and urged us to carry on. As he was holding us back.
We don't like to leave people behind. It's not in our nature. All for one and all, that but Ross insisted. I felt bad about leaving him in the peeing rain, with a bad leg taking shelter from the rain in a bus shelter. But he's a very experienced rider as most of you know so Martin and I buggered off.
113 miles for the day. Very pleased to say that Ross' cramps subsided and he made his way home to record his century. And very pleased to see LongMartin's
cycling mojo return.
I just love cycling with these 2 guys.
gpx of our route
here
- mine covers a few thousand feet each 50 miles.
