There were signs of deja vu regarding today and the Tri Vets ride, I was hoping that the route would hold good unlike last year as I was leading again.
Discussions were held between myself, David V and Brian G before departing as to the best escape route should the weather turn wet but is wasn't going to happen was it? Stepping out from the Centre so the rain decided to try its luck, its luck was in.
Out we set from Leatherhead to travel on Lower Road to Effingham and then start our accent of High Barn to Ranmore Common, on the way down Ranmore Common Road we passed B group going up into the rain We gathered in our huddled masses and decided that the route from Mickleham to Bookham via Pixham Lane was to be our best escape from the pleasure of Box and Pebble Hill.
At last we arrived at the pavilion to a welcome by a very eruditely dressed Simon wearing a Sou'Wester top, which looked very dry. Soon hot tea (rather than cold) was provided.
Several people spoke about the food that was available and as a matter of finding the recipe on line here are two websites I used.
Courgette and apple cake care of Bun Scuffle.co.uk.
Zucchine slice care of Taste.com.au
There are many more sites to choose from with different combinations of ingredients. Happy cooking.
Last but not least thanks to all those who were able to attend the A group ride and Dave V for back marking, and to Simon for coming up with the idea.
Geoff
2 comments:
Perhaps lemon drizzle cake might have been more appropriate in the circumstances? :-)
Well Gus and Gals I must so that you were all very stoic to brave such weather. As a matter of interest my ride along the A24 cycle path and up Box Hill was relatively well sheltered and believe it or not largely dry under the trees. I arrived at the small workshop where my MGTF engine is still being stripped/reassembled only to find that it will be another day or two before ready to run. So off I set to the top of Pebble Hill turning left along the Dorking Road, being unable to face the Hazardous descent to Brockham.
Glad you all got there safely and enjoyed your indoor picnic. Let's hope that the Wet Wednesday Weather Gremlin has a rest for the remainder of 2017.
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