Happy New Year, everybody - good to see two Lizzes, Tony, Simon and Geoffrey on their bikes today.
Having plotted today's route in November, some drastic changes were necessary. Soon after leaving the RBL Cobham, Plough Lane was flooded so we turned into Chilbrook Road then Ockham Lane. Passing The Hautboy (now being converted into 'Spectacular Apartments' ) we ignored Flood warnings and motorists' warnings to arrive at the flooded road just short of the roundabout under the A3. Boldly(?) PeteB and Bernard pedalled through, the rest of us preferred to keep legs and feet dry so about turned and arrived the other side of the flood via the airfield (latest rumour - 2500 houses) and cycle path. In Ripley we turned into Newark Lane (No through Road from last Mon due to bridge work - for some months), then left into Papercourt Lane and right into Portsmouth Road. Soon we forked left into Burntcommon Lane (anyone remember The Three Frogs cafe here years ago?) and soon arrived at The Bull's Head at West Clandon.
After a good lunch, quickly served (there were twenty of us) we headed south to the A246, turned left then left again at the 'Bell and Colvill' roundabout. Turning right onto the track immediately before the railway bridge we soon arrived at East Horsley where Glendene Avenue led to Forest Road and Cobham, where about half stopped for threes at Aromas Cafe. A pleasant day's cycling, mild and dry - but it will be a long time before the countryside is back to 'normal'.
Thanks to Irene, Tim, Neil and Tony for assisting in the smooth running of the ride.
Terry
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