CTC ride to Wareham

Off to Wareham for a quick ride out today with Kathy who is out for the first time after an injured hamstring. We set off for Merley Bridge where we meet up with the others and as there are only a handful of us we
decide to go to Bobs for coffee rather than the coffee shop as planned. We head off under grey skies on our normal route to Wareham pleased that the rain has stopped for at least a short while and that we are able to get out. There has not been a lot of cycling going on and the rain hasn't stopped much since January. Many roads are flooded and the back lanes are very dodgy.

Ark under construction?

On our way out we pass a house where it appears someone is building an Ark - this causes much amusement and talk of the weather.

As we near Wareham the skies start to brighten and the sun tries to come out from behind the clouds. However, its still quite chilly and the thought of hot coffee at Bobs drives us on. The ride out to Wareham is proving testing as there is a very strong gusting wind directly into our faces. On the up side the ride home should be fast!


We arrive at Bobs and have coffee where Kathy and I decide that we will not continue out on the rest of the ride but will head into Wareham to get some photos before heading for home. Kathy's hamstring is a little sore so best not to push too hard. At Wareham Bridge we cross onto the closed causeway and get some pictures of the floodplains - very much doing what they should!