Unconcerned at the prospect of five off-road stretches before lunch, Angie, Gill, Irene, Liz, Steph (tec, thanks), Allan, Bernard, Cliff, Dave J, Eddie, John G and Les (+ one, sorry) followed me south from Claygate down New Road (the first off-road) to the B280, where we waited briefly for the A group to proceed. Then through Oxshott, via River Lane to Fetcham and Leatherhead Leisure Centre, shortly joining the cycletrack but turning off it to press forward over Pressforward Bridge to the A24. We crossed the dual carriageway and rode through Mickleham to Burford Bridge, noting Broadwood's Folly (with resident tree) on the skyline. After arriving at the lunch stop (The Royal Oak, Brockham) via Pixham Lane and Betchworth golf course we had an enjoyable break. We continued further south to Dawesgreen then Bunce Common, where, after turning right we had the sun behind us and a northerly headwind ( a very noticeable reversal from this morning), all the way back to Annie's where the A group were on the point of leaving. Despite the cold, wind and occasional snow (but there was frequent sunshine), this was probably the best Wednesday this year.
Terry
PS Nice to see Nev Dable at Claygate - he's had a stent fitted after his problems last year.
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Dave S was the plus one. Thanks for a very enjoyable ride Terry, I clocked up 45 miles by the time I got back to Hampton to enjoy a nice hot shower and a cup of peppermint tea.
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