Fifteen riders set out from Redhill for a flattish and not particularly fast ride to Colgate, between Horsham and Crawley, on what was a perfect Summer's day for cycling, - just warm enough and dry.
We welcomed new rider Charles to our party.
We took a bit of a loop through South Nutfield, then skirted Horley to Meath Green and Hookwood. After that, we passed Charlwood, Russ Hill and Rusper, before descending to Faygate, before the pull up to our lunch stop, the Dragon. This was previously one of our occasional watering holes, which, following a lengthy closure, re-opened two months ago. It boasts a good, sensibly priced menu, and has a decent garden, which we didn't use this time, having a reserved table inside, This was probably just as well, as it helped Jeff avoid any more attacks from marauding wasps.
Suitably refreshed, we headed North back via Newdigate, where Colin overshot the runway, missing a turning and becoming detached from the peloton. Geoff kindly embarked on a one man search party, and both rejoined us without too much delay later at Denbies. Here, our request for a group discount was granted, to our collective deep joy.
Thanks are due to Colin as back marker, and to Simon for the ride data.
Rob
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