Despite monthly visits, South from Cobham still means virgin territory for some so I had no qualms about today's route; well maybe "wasn't it a bit lumpy?" First up was Bookham Common and its fast emerging service station. Then come Effingham Cross Roads and the long drag up to White Down where Bob went right and Ed decided his pace was fast enough. Continuing on a reverse Hilly 50 route meant Hoe Lane was on the ride and harder in this direction? After Peaslake busy with MTBers, I was amused that the next steep section is called Walking Bottom. Soon we were near the top of Pitch Hill. Rather than an immediate plunge into Ewhurst I opted for the even sheerer Horseblock Hollow which led directly to the Little Park Hatch lunch stop.
Amazingly Ed had arrived as had Mike and Toni, left behind at the start (oops! and my apologies). I counted seventeen of us. Naturally we were served gargantuan portions (the Rides Secretary failing to empty his plate even with assistance). Ewhurst was closed to traffic; not that we were going that way but it did add to traffic on the lanes. A police car on Lower Breache Lane passed with comment. Ignorance is bliss so it had to be a dry(ish) Tanhurst. Being delayed by JB's backward roll low down (merely a muddied top), I rely on others for the information that some walked higher up. From Coldharbour it was race to be first into Denbies where something was going on. Mike spent time in discussion with a lady of East European origin so knows all.
Overcast with a spit of rain on Leith Hill and a glimpse of sunshine after Denbies and just over 50 miles.
Graham
October 6th
Thoroughly enjoyed today. Ed and I never imagined we’d be “leading” a group of 30+ back across Ashtead Common to Horton but I like to think Pete would have enjoyed the sight.
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