Despite the dismal forecast (which , sadly, proved accurate) about thirty cyclists arrived at the refurbished Dorking Christian Centre for 11s, after which most joined either the As or Bs to ride to Root Hill, scene of this year's fwc.
Pete B pushed me off (downhill !) first, but I hadn't got far before Mark shot by. Soon Geoff Pyke passed me and looked like a possible contender. By the time I found Mark and put a stake in the ground, most others had finished far short, so I retraced my tyremarks on the very wet road to find Robin wobbling to a halt just short of the Tanners Brook bridge, but having just beaten Geoff.
Liz just beat Pam, we then rode on to our reserved tables at The Royal Oak, Brockham for a VERY welcome lunch.
Ed had made the customary unique winners'awards, thanks Ed, the runners-up each won a tube.
After lunch the outlook didn't seem very promising so a short ride back to Leatherhead was favourite, either Annie's or JDW.
Post-event notes :
Mark and Robin both had Gatorskin tyres but Mark admitted to Cherry Blossom Treatment - a lesson for some of us ?
Liz didn't admit to CBT - did she or didn't she ?
Terry
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