There was no rain, but it was a bit chilly for the Algarve Senior Bikers’ November ride through the hills around Salir, starting in Paderne.
The ride was well attended and, with so many bikers, it was decided by organisers Steve Wills and David Shirley to split the riders into two groups.
Those with the smaller-capacity bikes, led by David, took a slightly shorter and less-challenging route through the hills around Salir. The other group took a longer route in the same area via Malhão.
Both routes visited Califórnia (north of Salir, not USA!). Steve’s route turned out to be longer than anticipated when his Sat Nav system failed.
However, as planned, both parties arrived back south to the lunch venue Restaurant O Foral, near Tunes, “where Carlos and his staff provided one of the best meals this year”.
Steve was assisted by Alain Balouzet and David by Ken Blunt riding at the tail of the respective groups.
ASB now looks forward to the last event of this year, which will be the annual charity lunch at the Fatacil restaurant in Lagoa on Friday, December 14 to which all are invited including members, friends and families.
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