B Group March 11th

From Bockett's, I led a large group including Irene, Liz, Stepanie, Bill, Bob, Charles, Harry, Johns G and M, Norman and Roger (sorry for omissions!) but on joining the A246 split into two groups and headed west to Bookham where we took to the side roads. After passing Polesden Lacey (awaiting a report on new catering from Andy C) we sped down Bagdon Hill (1 in 5 or 20% if you're a youngster) and crossed under the dual carriageway to Pixham Lane, then back to sanity by crossing the golf course.From Brockham we kept to the lanes and arrived at The Six Bells, Newdigate via Dawesgreen, Leigh and Parkgate. After a pleasant lunch (if rather slow, in a couple of instances) to aid our digestive systems we rode along the very pot-holed Cudworth Lane, past the moated Cudworth manor to turn left into Partridge Lane. Back to Parkgate and Newdigate then we headed north to the wonderful comfort of the Blue Cafe at Leatherhead via the usual route. A very pleasant day out, dry, sunny and virtually windless.

Terry