Considering the week’s bad weather, and the start point of Caterham, there was a good turnout of 15 riders for the ‘A’ ride. Present were Pete M, John S, Ray, Don, Ed, Julian, Mike, Will, Ian, Brian, Bob, Toni, Grant, John B and Rob.
Hills are a fact of life at Caterham, and today was no exception. For good measure, our route back along the flat from our lunch stop at Edenbridge was into the teeth of a strong headwind. The route took us
down into Caterham Valley, then up Woldingham Road, before climbing
Lunghurst Road, colloquially known as ‘Lungbuster Hill’. After that we had a wind assisted journey along the Ridge before dropping down to pass under the M25. Somewhere along here we lost Will, who had a rear tyre problem. After crossing the A25, and pausing to take in the view of Squerrey’s, the National Trust property, we had another stiff climb up Goodley Stock Road through Kent Hatch, before dropping down again through Crockham Hill and finally into Edenbridge. Lunch at the King & Queen was very good, reasonably priced and quick.
Brian took the train back after lunch, and Bob also peeled off. We also
lost Ian who reappeared later at tea at Fanny’s. The way back was past Haxted Mill, along Tandridge Lane, before ascending Tilburstow Hill, on top of which we stopped to admire the view . After that, we went through Bletchingley and Merstham to our well deserved tea at Fanny’s.
I covered 46 miles, probably the least of anybody today. Two puncture victims Will & John.
Rob.
Hills are a fact of life at Caterham, and today was no exception. For good measure, our route back along the flat from our lunch stop at Edenbridge was into the teeth of a strong headwind. The route took us
down into Caterham Valley, then up Woldingham Road, before climbing
Lunghurst Road, colloquially known as ‘Lungbuster Hill’. After that we had a wind assisted journey along the Ridge before dropping down to pass under the M25. Somewhere along here we lost Will, who had a rear tyre problem. After crossing the A25, and pausing to take in the view of Squerrey’s, the National Trust property, we had another stiff climb up Goodley Stock Road through Kent Hatch, before dropping down again through Crockham Hill and finally into Edenbridge. Lunch at the King & Queen was very good, reasonably priced and quick.
Brian took the train back after lunch, and Bob also peeled off. We also
lost Ian who reappeared later at tea at Fanny’s. The way back was past Haxted Mill, along Tandridge Lane, before ascending Tilburstow Hill, on top of which we stopped to admire the view . After that, we went through Bletchingley and Merstham to our well deserved tea at Fanny’s.
I covered 46 miles, probably the least of anybody today. Two puncture victims Will & John.
Rob.
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