Fun in the Steyning Snow Bowl

Paddy, myself (Gary) and a couple other guys from the regular Steyning Thursday crew, went out for one of the best rides this year. After climbing Lower/Upper horseshoe (which was easier than when it is wet) we descended through virgin knee high powder and carving S bends like on a snowboard. I had a great high speed crash right into a 4 foot snow drift and laughing all the way! On the Southdowns way it was hard to climb due to the snow, so it just ended up being a short 9 miler followed by far too many pints at the Chequers pub after. Perrrrfect night ride ! Thanks to Paddy for the pics;

Snowy Downs

Thought I would venture out today, rode up Chantry to the waterfall and across to Sullington church.
Then up Sullington to the barn, plenty of pushing and some photo stops until the camera gave up. Along the SDW to Chantry Post and down Kithurst to Greyfriars. Snow was up to my knees in some places but was able to ride about half of the 6 miles. The descent across Kithurst was a little tricky but keeping to the sledge lines I was able to get all the way done in one hit. Water also froze at the top where it was -4.