Wayfarers - Easy Riders - C Group 5th September -
Cobham
I was standing in for Lynda who had arranged an
alternative Tour de France. There was a dearth of Easy Riders but we made up a
very select group 6. John, Roger, Brian, Mick (I hope I got the name right)
Norman and myself. Roger suggested a visit to The New Inn at Send, this met
with approval and we set of in that direction. We followed the usual route,
Plough Lane, Hatchford, and Guiles Lane. We had intended to go via Hungry Hill
but were greeted by ROAD AHEAD CLOSED sign. Not wishing to risk the chance of
meeting a complete impasse (and not being overly keen on that particular hill)
we dutifully followed the diversion signs skirting Ripley to find our way to
Potters Lane and eventually The New Inn at Send. (Brian had a front wheel
puncture but was not far behind us).
It was a delightful day for cycling and we
were pleased to eat lunch in warm sunshine in the garden overlooking the
canal. Mick had left us just before lunch so we were down to five. We found the
Inn welcoming and reasonably priced. There seemed to be a lot of renovation
work going on, and I was slightly worried to see a sign advertising for a
Manager and Staff - that does not always bode well. Hope I am wrong - we shall
see. Present staff are very pleasant and looking forward to
Sunday 16th September when the Tour of Britain passes the pub - bringing a lot
of custom they hope.
After lunch we set off for Ripley via the towpath and
Papercourt Lock (minus Norman) 1 down 4 to go.) We stayed as a group of four
until The Black Swan cross-road where Roger and Brian made for Cobham. John and
I headed for Effingham, John for a train, and I for
home.
Mike W
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