Bignor Down & Goodwood via Arundel

Two rides, both starting at Angmering station car park (north / Platform 1). Please indicate which one you'd like to join so we can plan Assistant Leaders and let the Star & Garter know approximate numbers (and say if you don't want lunch). No lunch booking needed at Goodwood.

Option 1. Social. Through Angmering Park for coffee in Arundel (fine weather putting green cafe (WC by car park) or Swanbourne Lake cafe (with WC). Wet weather - Motte & Bailey on high street; bike rack by Edible Cafe by river. Assistant Leaders to choose). Steady 300ft climb out of Arundel to Slindon, then another climb to Selhurstpark Road with great views and a fast descent to lunch at Goodwood Circuit Café. Home via Oving so option to catch train at Barnham. Ends at Littlehampton. 37m with 1700ft climbing.

Option 2. Enthusiast. Same route to Arundel but a one stop ride with flask of coffee break in Madehurst before Bignor Down climb (no lavatories unless you want to sneak into The Pig). Short but steep climb up Duncton Hill (max 11%) to lunch at Star & Garter. Another climb up East Dean Hill and home via Oving & Barnham. Ends at Littlehampton. 40m with 2200ft climbing.

Rider Notes. Shorter, flatter route via Halnaker to Goodwood an option (save Komoot file and plan your own route). Option 2 Bignor Down is a bridleway which is mainly smooth track but there is a section which is rocky (like Downslink hill on way to Henfield before repair); suitable for track bikes but probably only for braver road bikers (maybe check it out on Google maps Streetview).

Please ensure that your bike is roadworthy and you have sufficient equipment to make at least puncture repairs. All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and getting home if bike cannot be repaired roadside. The first aid provisions are no different from if you were riding on your own or informally with friends.