Unseasonably mild again today, and Rob led us at a Summer's pace. 35.18 miles from elevenses at Shepperton to tea at Cobham; lunch at the Royal Oak, Wood Street. 1,576 calories; home by moonlight.
Mark
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Today’s ‘A’ ride was officially declared Hill free – and not just because Graham was otherwise engaged. Meandering between the Thames and Wey valleys, a substantial number of calories was saved by not exercising the digit in frequent gear changes.
Thus it was that a goodly number of riders set out across Walton Bridge, from the surrounds of which woodland had been cleared, prompting speculation about a new bridge?? We proceeded along a variety of streets which all seemed to be named ‘Oatlands’, before crossing into St George’s Ave and into Brooklands. After Byfleet, a stretch of off road took us along a short length of the Wey Navigation, after which we picked up the B382 to bring us to Old Woking. Out into the country at last, we passed Worplesdon Station and Fox Corner en route to the Royal Oak in Wood Street village.
Shortly before our arrival, Geoffrey had the misfortune to snap his chain, but matters were soon rectified with the assistance of Dave and a powerlink. The landlord at the pub had regrettably recently been taken ill, understandably creating some confusion behind the bar, resulting in a bit of a wait for the food. Nevertheless, we were soon on our way, passing through North Guildford, before picking up the A3 cycle path and Tithebarns Lane before arriving at Sainsburys at Cobham for tea, with the added bonus of an unimpeded view of the A3 in all its glory.
The cycling gods clearly had it in for Geoffrey today as on departure from tea, a flat front tyre was discovered. Despite being a not particularly long ride, it was lights on all round for the last leg home. I covered 61 miles overall.
Rob
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