A Group 30th July

Thirteen of us set off from Dorking up to Coldharbour, the only serious hill of the day. A "Road Closed" sign on Abinger Road caused some consternation but fortunately they were only repairing patches which were easily passed. From there it was down to Mole Street towards Walliswood, where Pete Betts punctured, and then through Ellens Green to Rudgwick. My concerns about the ambiguous notes on West Sussex CCs website about road closures proved unfounded and the resurfacing of the road towards The Haven had been completed. No lunch at the Blue Ship today as we turned south to Okehurst and then left to cross the A29 and follow New Road to the Queens Head at Barns Green. Service was swift and portions generous enough to weigh heavily for those opting for a full meal. Departure was delayed when Pete B's front tyre was found to be flat again. The return to Denbies was straightforward through Warnham, Rusper,  Partridge Lane and Roothill. My thanks to Jeff for back marking and to Mark and others for marking corners to speed our progress after the delays.