'Is it a bird, is it a plane ....what is it ?' One of our experienced veteran riders said 'I wouldn't ride THAT' - but eleven year old schoolgirls do !
Thoughtfully, and to avoid delay on the run, Liz had her puncture en route to Cobham where on a cool, sunny morning (contrasting with last December's snow and ice !)
I led a large group via Downside and Bookham Common to Bookham. After a short stretch of Lower Road we turned south, past the entry to Polesden Lacey, down Bagdon Hill to the A24. A wiggle through the tunnel, along the cycle track to Pixham Lane then across the golf course led to lunch at The Royal Oak, Brockham. The pub was nicely decorated and we had a couple of tables reserved, far outnumbering the other four customers. The food was delicious but the service was rather slow - but - there were twenty of us !
After lunch most followed me, despite the warning of an off-road, downhill stretch with loose gravel. Soon word came through that Robert was a puncturee but backmarker Pam (thanks) and Tim stopped to assist. The off-road ended at Four Wents Pond crossroads where we turned right and followed the usual route to Dorking and Leatherhead (Annie's). Only three of us stopped for refreshments but soon Pam, Tim and Robert joined us.
Terry
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