The HCMF meet this week was at the Tichborne Arms, only a mile and a half from home so I took a longer route heading east. I paused to chat to Andrew who was at his stall in the market. In Monkwood I turned south through West Tisted to Privett. A tricky downhill to the A272 needed care. I crossed over and climbed the ridge to the Meon Valley. As I rode through West Meon it started to rain and in Warnford I sheltered under the porch at the Village Hall After 15 mins the sun came out and I continued up Wheeley Down , as I neared the top I thought ill be easier now but I was wrong. The wind was strong up there at over 500 ft. I was determined not to just take easy way out via Kilmeston but to continue to the pub via The Milbury's. A nice crowd at the pub with plenty to chat about so it was a late lunch when I got home.