Unfortunately John G reported sick on Monday (get well soon, John) so I logged on to www.bikehike.co.uk and plotted a circuitous route from Addlestone to John's pre-booked lunch venue.
The air was cool but the roads were dry as about a dozen of us used the backstreets and footbridge over the M25 to Ottershaw, then a quieter route via Foxhills, Stonehill and Gracious Pond Roads to Burrowhill. Windlesham Road led to Valley End (a few brave crocuses were trying hard) then within earshot of the M3 to Chertsey Road and Longcross Road. Soon we turned into Kitsmead Lane and forked left into Wellington Avenue which led to lunch at Callow Hill - that four-letter word providing the sting in the tail to the morning's ride.
Soon after we arrived at The Rose and Olive Branch Bernard joined us and we were all soon enjoying delicious lunches.
After lunch the sun appeared. We set off northish to shortly fly down Prune Hill then followed the 'normal' route via Thorpe Lea, Penton Marina, approach to Laleham Golf Course, Ferry Lane (reasonably dry) to join the B375 to Shepperton and tea for five at Cafe Mocha D, after which we went our separate ways. About 24 miles, both on my computer and the website. Thanks to tec Irene.
Terry
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