From Shepperton in very pleasant cycling conditions I led 11 (7 more than last week, including rarely seen Gillian and even more rarely seen Bruce McNeil - last time 14 years ago). Crossing the Thames at Walton bridge we rode alongside it to Weybridge then to Addlestone and Ottershaw. Stonehill Road led almost to Chobham, but we chose Old Chertsey Road and Philpot Road. As we briefly joined Station Road John Mason punctured but since we were almost at lunch break (The Plough, Horsell) some of us carried on, others waited with John - they soon rejoined us. After a pleasant, quickly served lunch John found he had another flat ! Soon we were under way and enjoyed a few delightful miles of Basingstoke Canal towpath, leaving it at Sheerwater. A reasonably quiet ride through Pyrford and Ripley led to Cobham where most stopped for refreshments at Cafe Aromas, after which we went our separate ways. Thanks to Brian Greenwood for maintaining two groups and Bernard for backmarking.
Terry
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