B Ride - 23rd October 2013 (Notes - See Photos and maps below)

I was greatly surprised on arriving late at Dorking (because of a puncture sustained by Francoise) to discover that I would be leading 28 keen cyclists, even more so when I learnt that Brian only had 8 participants for the “A” ride.

The weather was surprisingly fine and as a result a jocund group set out to Charlwood (noted in ancient time for its charcoal production) via Pixham Lane, Betchworth Golf course - where those without mudguards got splattered with mud. After passing the enormous bonfire in Brockham, we then turned left, pass the church, down Wheelers Lane, taking a right into Snowerhill Road, Tapners' Road, Small Hills Road, Norwood Hill Road into Charlwood.

Unfortunately, the Half Moon could only cope with 16 of us and the rest of the group went to the Hungry Horse. The Half Moon staff delivered our food speedily and politely.

After lunch we turned left into Rectory Lane, then to Russ Hill Lane before taking a right to Partridge Lane. We made our way back to Newdigate, and via the well trodden Henfold Lane to Bike Beans in Ashstead where at least a dozen of us had tea.

Frank H.

PS – My next ride on the 18^th December will be from Leatherhead to Hammersmith Bridge.