Helenes ride to the 7 Stars pub at Ripley.
Around 15 Wayfarers gathered at Café
Aromas in Cobham to enjoy some fresh air on what turned out to be a
mild and relatively sunny Christmas Eve. Some 12 of us set out on the circuitous
route to lunch, which ended up at around 15 miles. From Cobham we
rode to Downside and then over Bookham Common, which was not at all
muddy, to Little Bookham and Effingham. We then looped back almost to
Cobham before taking a left opposite the Cricketers at Downside to
join Plough Lane. Eventually passing the Hautboy, we took a right and
left down Guilleshill Lane, then right into Ripley. Here we nipped
almost directly across the High Street, bypassing the town centre, to
try the Seven Stars in Newark Lane. Its range of generous and tasty
baguettes seemed to satisfy most appetites, with the rest opting for
soup or jackets.
Just before we left, we were joined for
a quick drink by John Brookes and his wife. John had been unable to
join the ride, but wanted to catch up with us – which we much
appreciated. Afterwards we wended our separate ways home. For me, I
reckon it was a little over 40 miles door to door – an
approximation as I need to replace the battery in my Cateye.
Helene.
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