7 November - A Group Ride to Shamley Green

Despite the forecast twelve intrepid souls lined up outside The Legion for a trip to Shamley Green. A direct route was planned via the Haut Boy and West Horsley. First we had a bit of drizzle, then light rain but by Combe Bottom we were getting a full-on soaking.

On towards Albury before climbing up to Farley Green and down the rivers roads to Shamley Green.

The Bricklayer's Arms gave us a warm welcome and promptly served good food but we left them with a puddle under every chair!

The worst of the weather seemed to have blown over by the time we left but the roads were still treacherous in place with puddles, leaves and other debris. We took the quiet loop along Lordshill Road before climbing up to Blackheath, then Halfpenny Lane over St Martha's Hill.

Next it was the A25 to West Clandon and on to Ripley. Here we stopped outside Pinnocks but with blue skies ahead, dark clouds behind, and a tailwind, most decided to push on for home and try and outrun the rain. I hope you all made it.

Thanks for joining me and thanks to Ged for turning up in back-marker gear - he got the gig.