B Group - 14th March, 2012

On countless rides with Cheam & Morden, we have passed The Crown Pub in Capel but never stopped because it was deemed too close to the morning tea stop. On Wednesday 14th March 2012, for my second ride as a leader, I took a group of 26 cyclists to this Pub via Betchworth Golf Club,   Brockham, Newdigate, and then along side Rusper Golf Course. We continued on Rusper Road, before turning sharp right onto Capel Road. At this stage it looked as though there was going to be a lengthy detour as a passing motorist reported that the end of road was blocked due to a lorry accident. Disregarding this, we all cycled on to Capel. On a nice sunny day, we all ate outside and some of us looked enviously at Robin's generous helping of Steak Pie and Mash, which was well worth the wait as he was the last to be served.

The return journey was the standard route back, via Newdigate, Henfold, Denbies, Leatherhead and on to Ashtead Park Garden Centre, where 8 of us enjoyed afternoon tea, again outside.

A round trip of 50 miles for me and Françoise. I understand that Pam, Gill and Irene clocked above 70 miles!
 
Frank


31 miles from Elevenses to Tea:

The morning part of Frank's ride to Capel and part of the afternoon route to Ashtead as far as Dorking

The last leg of the afternoon ride to the Ashtead Garden Centre

Lunch at The Crown in Capel