We had to vacate the apartment by 10:00 so were up fairly early to tidy up, get the luggage etc down the 27 steps and to load the bikes on the bike carrier. Loading the bikes takes a while since they weigh 25kg+ each and have to be well secured before starting off.
We had arranged to meet our very good friend Jane Maxwell for lunch at the Chesil Rectory in Winchester. Those of you who know Winchester will be aware that parking is not easy and is tightly regulated. The nearest car park to the Chesil Rectory is a multi storey and Ray definitely did not like the idea of negotiating its narrow bays and sharp turns with 2 bikes on the back of the X3! A decision was taken to use the "Park & Ride" to the east of Winchester and this worked well.
As we were ahead of schedule, we took the bus into the centre, had a coffee and cake and then took the opportunity to visit M&S where Jane had a similar idea and we met with her at the checkout.
We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Chesil Rectory which is a very traditional restaurant and all the better for it! Jane dropped us off and the Park & Ride and of we drove to Rackham where we arrived home at 15:45. Overall a very enjoyable weekend and Ray was delighted with his cycling progress
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