South Downs Run 5th September
Martin, Jackie, Yvonne & I did the South Downs run on Sunday the 5th but travelled down to Bognor Regis to a Premier Inn, on Saturday. We met Martin & Jackie at the Tot Hill services on the A34 Newbury a journey for us of 70 miles and a bit more for Martin & Jackie.
We then went via the A272 through Petersfield, Midhurst to Chichester and a great road for MG’s and bikes.
The run started at Whiteways Lodge, Arundal – a car and bikers cafĂ© stop, then a very scenic route of 81 miles through the South Downs, which ended on Western Lawn Eastbourne, with the band playing swing & jazz.
The day was very hot and we were glad for some shade when we arrived, We did not see any breakdowns and believe most of those who started (200 in the entry list) finished, we may get an update from the club on the event.
We had sea view rooms in the Lansdowne Hotel and a great meal, then off for a good nights rest. In the morning after a good breakfast we used the A22 to Uckfield then picked up the A272 again for a good journey home.
We did a run of 433 miles, while Martin did 550, the cars behaved, as they should, ready now for the next run out.
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