This ride I took at Stephen's request in place of Bob who as we know is undergoing hip operations and undestand one has been completed.We all wish him well and hope it will not be too long before he is back in his stride leading in his impeccable way.
The ride to West Horsley was a short one . 18 of us left in cold but beautiful weather taking a route close to the railway and river Mole to Fetcham on path and byways. Our ride was interrupted as we hit ice in River Lane,yours truly coming down followed by Stephen,fortunately we were able to carry on to Fetcham where we met what appeared to be a diversion with police in control, presumably due to another ice accident,however we were able to continue on our intended route. This was the path on Bookham Common to Bookham station then road to the end of Oristan Lane picking up the new Sustrans path to East Horsley.
When we encountered the low tunnel photos were taken which was almost hidden by our number which have not be named but I hope are visiblle.The path ended at the East Horsley's butchers shop where men humping carcasses into the shop warned us of ice as we entered the road. Our route finished up on road via Horsley railway station to the Barley Mow where we lunched as arranged. Rob entertained us at the bar when he shattered a lamp with his head from a lantern overhanging the bar. The barmaid blinked not as she continued to serve him.
We left about 1.30 so the service was quite reasonable in view of the festive season already in swing. Other than those who went directly home we ended up at Weatherspoon's and Annie's Leatherhead for tea etc. and left by 3pm whereby I hope most of us got home before dark.My mileage was less than 20, a record I think.
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