B Group Aug 26 2009

After a grey start, the morning improved and the outlook seemed distinctly promising as I (Terry) led Christine, Liz, Pat, Steph, Bernard, Dave, Eddie, John G, Ian, Les, Norman (backmarker, thanks), Richard (good to see you back) and Toni d'I from Shepperton over Walton bridge ahead of the A group to Weybridge. Then through the back streets of Addlestone to Ottershaw where we found some quiet, peaceful, shady lanes to Chobham. Just before turning into Pennypot Lane Ian punctured, but being so close to lunch and with a special task to perform we left him with a map and instructions to The Plough at Horsell. Soon we reached the ford through the Bourne, Steph opting to check the depth with a carefully placed foot ! It was deep ! Most of the rest opted to be fillum stars (see vid, thanks Pete), Bernard chose to ride through, not falling off this time. Soon we arrived at Horsell for a slower than usual lunch, Ian joined us but at leaving time we needed our jackets. On the outskirts of Woking we joined the recently resurfaced Basingstoke Canal towpath which we left at West Byfleet, then followed the usual route to Cobham via Wisley, cycle track and Pointers Lane (when I recced the route a few weekends ago I heard the Lancaster fly over, no such luck today). After a leisurely break at Cafe Aromas (two tea bags per pot per person) we went our separate ways.

Terry

PS I understand the very useful FREE Surrey cyclist's maps are out of print - so get any replacements ASAP - no 7 seems to be particularly scarce.