Rideout, Lenham to Folkstone

Rita the upfront lady, Bill my Bruv, Richard and Paul.


Getting the rays while we can, first time Bills been out properly since the autumn.

 

True, that bit was great, but the start for Roadwart and me was pretty good too. Tunbridge Wells to Bell's Yew Green, to Lamberhurst, to Goudhurst, to Sissinghurst, Bethersden and Pluckley via the back roads then Charing then, magically, (and thankfully!) to Lenham. Happily PatYogi led the way to Folkestone. He claimed when we arrived at the Cliff Top Cafe that he had no idea where to go, but it sure didn't seem uncertain to me. What do I know? I could just feel RW's chortles into his helmet at the lines I was taking around corners trying to keep up.

Not exactly a Michelin write up, but if you happen to call on the cafe at Lenham, you may wish to stick with something deep fried: I think Rita's chips were better than my sausage sandwich. Both were meat free. Haven't met Bill before - what a brilliant bike! Sounds fantastic, especially without baffles [ahem] . Bill headed home and the rest of us then decanted to Capel le Ferne for a lazy hour or so watching France, sipping tea and eating coffee cake and ice-creams (Genuine, Bedooine 99s if anyone's interested). Pat and the Lovely Rita then departed for Deal and RW patiently tucked in behind for the return to Tunbridge Wells. The final picture shows us trying to rid our helmets of the ants which had decided they are terrific places to set up home on a hot, sunny day. Not a problem I've encountered before!

 

Good one Richard, will you be about 2 morrow, might try and meet-up with Mega? Cum'on you can do the garden Tuesday in the rain!

 

You need the action, especially what you and Reeta ate. Paul

 

I'm aiming to be at the Hawkhurst Fish Farm between 10:00 and 11:00 as instructed. (Might squeeze in a second breakfast). And the garden and catching up on desk work will just have to be done in the afternoon when Mega Man turns into a pumpkin.

I didn't actually see Rita ('Reeta'?) eat anything at all. Not a thing. And the ice cream was white, so that doesn't count.

 

Great write up and pix guys. Sorry I couldn't make it today and only got just over 3 hours tomorrow, but will make the most of it.