As our Chairman said on our Facebook page : January the 1st, time for the Dorset Section to start as they mean to continue – going for a ride! We assembled for the New Year’s Day charity run this morning, followed by lunch at a local pub. A few snaps.

The weather could have been kinder as it was both wet and cold. But on the positive side, there were four Ariels taking part, so what’s not to like.

Many thanks to Peter Miller for handling the signing-on and producing the bike-friendly tulip route sheets. And to Ray Dickonson who was seen helping to direct traffic.

Lunch at the Virginia Ash seemed to be a success with staff serving both bar food (baguettes, sandwiches etc) as well as the more formal booked meals.