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route back, except that it seemed to involve a lot of congested A road and we had a lot of overtaking practice. Total distance was 225 miles. Richard's run on 16th July was an old favourite to Aldeburgh, little more than a stone's throw from the previous month's destination at Snape. There was a bit of rain on the ride to Sainsburys to join the group, but the day developed into quite a pleasant one. There were 13 of us. There was a tea stop at Sudbury (Stour Valley Business Centre again) where we chanced on half a dozen other EAMG members on some other jaunt. Aldeburgh itself was a little overcast, and there was the inevitable traipse from the car park to find sustenance, which I am sure is good for us but I pay my dues to a motorbike group, not a hiking club. There were no swimmers, and precious few predatory seagulls. Back via Snape and Sudbury again, and of course a lot of enjoyable roads on the way. We arrived back at the Regiment Way McD's shortly before 16:00 after 169 miles. No incidents. I swept on the outgoing journey and Chris Reed did the honours for the return trip. Today, 28th July, I could have had the choice of Mick's run to the Rushbrooke Arms, or Jaque's unusual run to the Amberley Industrial Museum in the South Downs National Park; unusual in that it would be on those mysterious roads which are rumoured to exist south of the Thames. However, since I have b***** TUG to prepare before tomorrow, it was not to be.
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