Clearly my rides are not arduous enough, as twenty six cyclists, including new comers Liz and Gary, turned up for the B ride from Cobham to the "King's Head", Holmbury St Mary. The route was via Plough Lane, Effingham, Whitedown and then up Raikes Lane before turning left onto Horsham Road to reach the pub by 12;45pm. One of life's mysteries, John Scott only yards from the pub got lost, completely missing a sign which was marked Pub with an arrow. He eventually arrived to see everyone enjoying a drink. Three cyclists had turned back to Dorking which left twenty three to enjoy a nice lunch, promptly served by the owners who had asked us to pre order.
Getting soft in my old age, I took the flat route back to Dorking, along Horsham Road, down to Forest Green, Walliswood, Oakwoodhill before turning right into Ruckmans Lane and then Weare street to Capel. This route avoided Leith hill and Coldharbour lane. From Capel, we headed to Newdigate, then past Henfold Lakes to Denbies where eighteen of us had tea. This route disappointed Bernard who was not tired enough and wanted more hills.
Surprisingly given the forecast none of us got wet. A round trip of 60.4 miles for F&F.
Frank
PS Two unknown racing cyclists complained to me that our lane discipline was a shambles and that we were six abreast whilst cycling along Plough Lane; this must be a record or a slight exaggeration. Anyway, compared to some of the comments we receive from motorists, this is a compliment, but please "single file" in future.
Map in two parts for Frank's route from Cobham to Holmbury St Mary (12 miles) for lunch then to Denbies (19 miles) for Tea
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