Meath Green Lane teddies - one I took earlier - in
more optimistic times !
As I was about to lead Christine, Gillian, Liz, Bernard, Brian (2 off), Dave, Ed, Eddie, Godfrey, John G, Ken, Mike M, Pete M (tec, thanks) and Ray H from Caterham, Les J arrived. He had thoughtfully had the B group puncture en route so causing the minimum delay. Thanks, Les. After ascending White Hill we briefly caught up with the A group. Meanwhile Grant had joined us and after checking our lunch venue was eagerly awaiting us, we headed south. After passing Outwood Mill we turned into Chithurst Lane which gradually deteriorated into a reasonably challenging bridleway. Emerging onto West Park Road it was just a few miles to The Cherry Tree at Copthorne. Here a large table was reserved for us and we all enjoyed generously portioned lunches.
Perhaps disappointingly after lunch there were no ascents to compensate for the morning's descents, however we pedalled on through Horley, taking Meath Green Lane (admiring teddies as we passed) and Lonesome Lane to arrive promptly for 3s at Reigate Garden Centre. There were huge blackberries growing by the side of the car park. Most people stopped here, but when we restarted the outlook was very grey. Some returned via Pebblecombe, others via Brockham and Dorking. I rode just short of 60 miles dtd and arrived home dry.
Terry
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