Despite dismal conditions and even more dismal forecast ten Bs (soon reducing to eight) headed south from Caterham to Bletchingley via (carefully) two chevrons White Hill. Continuing south we had a second run down this year’s fwc hill in Outwood Lane but nobody improved on their previous distance. Shortly after this Stephanie punctured approximately where Ed had his tumble after the fwc. He soon fixed the puncture and by now it was considered advisable to don waterproofs for the remaining few miles to lunch at The Cherry Tree, Copthorne.
After a good lunch quickly served we left – the light rain had almost stopped. Threes destination was Reigate Garden Centre (original plan was Redhill airfield but they close too early now). Omitting the off-road alternative we rode through Horley and along Lonesome Lane (where the teddies looked rather miserable). Whilst enjoying tea and cakes the sun appeared and remained out for the rest of the ride (at least for me). Half the group returned with me to Dorking having ridden twenty – one miles from Caterham to Reigate. Thanks to tec Tim.
After a good lunch quickly served we left – the light rain had almost stopped. Threes destination was Reigate Garden Centre (original plan was Redhill airfield but they close too early now). Omitting the off-road alternative we rode through Horley and along Lonesome Lane (where the teddies looked rather miserable). Whilst enjoying tea and cakes the sun appeared and remained out for the rest of the ride (at least for me). Half the group returned with me to Dorking having ridden twenty – one miles from Caterham to Reigate. Thanks to tec Tim.
Terry
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