Once again the rain gods were on our side and 12 departed the Yvonne Arnaud Guildford in sunny but chilly conditions - an early autumnal feel in the air.
Out along the A281 through Shalford and left along Fox Burrow Hill Road, and Munstead Heath, past Busbridge Lakes and along to Hambledon, thence a welcome rural ride on quite roads in excellent conditions, twiddling our way to the A272, then a couple of miles to Petworth and Lunch at the Stonemasons Arms. A scant few drops of rain as we arrived had us inside rather than in the garden.
Well watered (!) and fed, homeward via Balls Cross, Kirdford and Plaistow, then west of Dunsfold to rejoin the morning's route in reverse at Hambledon. A pause at Munstead Wood while Hans and Jeff backtracked with chain tool to a stranded Brian. Chain repaired a final few miles saw us back at the Yvonne Arnaud for coffee and cake.
48 miles
3000 feet climbed
12.6mph rolling average
Great weather
Great company
Great day out on the bike
Paul Kelly
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