B Group - 4th September

We all assembled at The British Legion, Cobham. The weather was clearly going to be sunny and hot, which probably explains why there were 26 riders in the group. We set out for Shalford going via East Horsley to Combe Bottom; this a steady climb nearly all the way (Pam went very fast down the hill at Combe Bottom/speed probably off the scale); then to Albury, Chilworth and Shalford (14 miles). At Shalford we stopped at The Parrot Inn where lunches and drinks were served by cheerful and very efficient staff.

The meals at The Parrot Inn were of a very high standard and the staff did an excellent job coping with such a large group together with their usual customers also having lunch. The Parrot Inn is definitely worth another visit in the future.
 
After lunch we set off towards Guildford taking a route on the periphery via East Shalford Lane, Tilehouse Road, Pilgrims’ Way, Echo Pit Road, Warwicks Bench Road and Sydenham Road, eventually joining A246. We continued on A246 until we reached Effingham, where we made a detour via Great Bookham to Polesden Lacy. At Polesden Lacey we stopped for tea.
 
Twenty six bike riders is a large group to manage (although the numbers reduced during the afternoon). I was very grateful to Tim and Terry who did backup and marshalling duties. Having this kind of support is essential with a large group.
  
Peter Carpenter
 

Although there was no sangria in the park
the refreshments and service at the Parrot Inn really hit the mark
and in every other way
it was such a perfect day.