Muddy@rse Ride 30th Dec 2006

Today witnessed another 'Muddy@rse' ride. We started at Bo Peep carpar on the South Downs Way and took in the South Downs just north of Seaford. As usual the ride was a sociable event rather than a race (either formal or informal) there were plenty of rest times for both faster and slower riders and no one was left behind.

The ground was very muddy and wet in some places which added to the sense of adventure. Highlights included the singletrack descent between 'The Comp' and 'Blackstone Bottom' which was muddy, slippery, rooty and next to a barbed wire fence, the following climb up to 'Cross Dyke' will live in the memory due to the slippery mud, rocks and gusting sidewinds. The rain held off until the final 100 metres back to the carpark although we suspect that the Ollie and Sally got a little damp on their ride back to Newhaven.

As with previous Muddy@rse rides this was a great day out riding at a relaxed pace with likeminded people. If you fancy a relaxed ride with a group of friendly people come along to the next ride which will be 21st January 2007 at Whiteways carpark, West Sussex. Thanks to Lisa for organising and Rick for leading.