The ride from Leatherhead Day Centre to West Horsley was comparitively a short one compared with most rides regardless of the beautiful conditions. 18 of us set off,hopefully they will be recognised in the pictures. The route followed the River Mole and railway on byways when progress was halted on hitting River Lane where yours truly was brought down by ice bringing down Stephen as well. Continuing on through Fetcham there appeared to be a diversion controlled by police thought perhaps due to an accident caused by ice, however we were allowed to continue on the intended route. It was not long before we entered Bookham Common via the Glade and thereon to Little Bookham and Effingham ,Orestan Lane and Sustrans route to East Horsley's butcher shop. Here delivery men humping carcasses into the butcher,s warned us of ice as we were leaving the track which had been perfect to ride on to that point.We arrived in good time at the Barley Mow via Ockham Road South and Horsley where as arranged sustenance was provided in reasonable time in view of Xmas functions.Rob entertained us when he sent a lamp from a lantern
flying that was overhanging the Bar which was obviously impeding his vision at that hight.The Barmaid blinked not and blithely dealt with our needs.
Our routine journey back to Leatherhead other than those returning directly home was uneventful arriving around about 2pm. Weatherspoons and Annies were selected for tea etc. and we parted company about 2.45. My surprising total from home was 20 miles,disgusting Ray
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