Went down in Ruby on Saturday and made camp near Upton.
First disaster...I'd forgotten my padded Lycra shorts!!!
Having planned to take in part of the bike-events ride and add a few miles to Lulworth Cove we decided to stick to the route. As it happened we got lost a couple of times, and early on ended up travelling north instead of south! The local road signs were totally crap, but after going along a gravel bridleway past an interesting watercress farm we got back on the road with the other riders. Unfortunately we went the long way to Corfe via Lulworth castle and an enormous hill. Then another out of Corfe after passing this amazing castle - must have been imposing when new!
We then sped down into Swanage, then up and over & down to the chain ferry to Sandbanks.
This clunking contraption complete with a 'Captain' in full Uniform (dreaming of a proper ship!).
We got some chips and headed back up the prom and through the town back to the campsite.
Thanks to Ali & Luke again for providing support and being to patient!
We were both pretty knackered and I have been reminded of the necessity for padded shorts!!
60.6m 5h01m @ 12mph 3753ft climb 2011 mileage (CS) 939.9
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No shorts, poor bum, did you remove the saddle?
ReplyDeleteSwanage is such an awesome place and corfe castle is amazing.