Thursday, December 13, 2007

'A' Group 12th Dec

At the request of Stephen I took the ride intended by Bob who as we know is having hip operations.We wish him well and that it will not be too long before he is leading once again in his impeccable way.

We left Leatherhead-18 0f us in icy cold but beautiful weather entering the path at Mill Lane and followed the railway by path and byways to River Lane where we were interrupted by ice,myself and Stephen coming down. Fortunately we were able to continue until we were temporarily stopped by police in Fetcham where a diversion was in place but were able to continue on our intended route.This was the road through the Glade and Bookham Common path to Bookham Railway station, theron by road to the end of Orestan Lane to the new Sustrans path to East Horsley. At the low tunnel on the path a picture was kindly taken by Will, the tunnel is not easily seen by our number obscuring it but hope we are identifiable as I have not named all.

At the end of the path is East Horsley's butcher shop where men were humping carcasses into the shop, they warned us of ice as we entered the road whilst the conditions on the path were ideal for off road riding.

It was on road to the Barley Mow at West Horsley via Horsley station arriving by 12.30 as arranged for lunch.

Rob entertained us at the bar when he shattered a lamp with his head from a lantern hanging over the bar. The barmaid blinked not as she continued to serve him.

After a meal served in reasonable time in view of the festive season now in swing we were away by 1.30.

Some returned directly home whilst the rest of us returned to Leatherhead a direct road route to have tea etc. at Weatherspoon's and Annie's. We left by 3pm hoping most of us would be home before dark. My total was less than 20miles! a record for me I believe.

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