Russ was scheduled to compete in the Ironman Italy for this week, but as with most things it eventually got cancelled with a few weeks to go. Denise and I had planned to take Bertie over and meet up with my brother and Dixey and form a big support crew to cheer him on (Cervia, Italy). Oh well, maybe another time – instead Russ kept his holiday dates the same and I kept him occupied on a mini cycling tour in the south of the UK with Bertie. Yes, Russ took most of the photos whilst waiting for me – usually at the top of all of the climbs 🙂…

We decided to take Bertie away to somewhere new, not too far away under the circumstances. Denise and I have fond memories of Rye and the surrounding area from our childhood so we take a chance and select a CAMC club site located between Hastings and Rye. I took my hybrid bike and Denise had her e-bike – just as well because it is very hilly. I am still suffering a bit with my asthma so I took it carefully – even so I managed to get up a 25% incline without stopping – just! That was on a solo reccie ride, I daren’t let Denise tackle it, so I…

Continuing the social distancing outings with a return to our favourite site for just a few days, only 1.5 hours away from home! Can’t go to Europe, so we make the most of what we’ve got. This place is perfect for biking around the country lanes and lo! and behold we found a new country pub that we’ll definitely be going back to (The Eel’s Foot Inn, near RSPB Minsmere). We use Bertie’s shower mostly because we have a serviced pitch and so no need to carry water a long distance. I continue the story as usual with pictures …