B Group - 26th July

The weather forecast for once proved to be quite accurate, so eight of us left Dorking suitably dressed against the wind and rain and headed in a generally southerly direction.  Included in the group was Ian who was giving a first long ride outing to his recently purchased electric bike.

Along the path to Brockham, then past Henfold Lakes where only the electric bike had a problem going up the 17% gradient, due to Ian not being familiar with how the bike works.
 
Down Wear Street and on to Rudgwick where we arrived just before one o’clock.
The lunches at the Kings Head had been pre-ordered and arrived very quickly and were of excellent quality, well recommended.

Whilst we were having lunch the rain stopped and although it would have been very easy to stay all afternoon in the pub, we knew we had to get back on the bikes and head home. Ian decided to go on to Horsham and return back train assisted, so the remaining seven came back via Ewhurst, Forest Green, Capel and Newdigate.

Steph left us at Stood Green so six took tea, very kindly bought by Peter T, and cake, outside but under the awning as the rain returned, at the Shop at Stood Green.
 
Thanks to all for a great ride, wonderful company, a good day out!

Being a small group we were able to ride for the most part without corner markers but I did notice that Alan did do one so thanks to him and anyone else that I may have missed.

Thanks also to Jennie for back marking.

Jennie

At The Kings Head, Rudgwick

Tea at the Community Café in Strood Green