Despite the forecast, nine riders were up for the ride and set off. Plan A was to go to Bramley, via Effingham Junction, Effingham, East Horsley, Combe Bottom, Albury, Chilworth, and Wonersh. Checking with the pub, The Jolly Farmer at Bramley, where we had a booking for lunch, when we reached Effingham Junction, we established that they had closed the kitchen for the day. So Plan B was to go to Godalming instead. Usually, a Wetherspoons pub will cope whether you have a booking or not. When we reached Chilworth, the rain had set in, so we adopted Plan C. This involved going to Shalford and then up A281 towards Guildford. Alongside the canal as you approach Guildford there is a pub called The Weyside Pub. We stopped there for lunch.
The meals and service at The Weyside Pub were good. There was also a reasonable choice of beers and lagers. The Wayfarers had been there before.
After lunch, the rain was more serious and the rest of the ride that day was abandoned. Some of us made for Guildford Station and caught trains to various destinations near where we lived.
Finally, I am very grateful to David Cox who backed-up for us, and Tony Hooker who marshalled mid-field. Getting good back-up and marshalling support is essential for a successful ride.
Peter Carpenter
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