The A group is trying out a new elevenses venue this Wednesday - Manor Farm Day Centre, Egham. It's a few miles up the road from Shepperton or Chertsey. Manor Farm Lane is on your left as you approach Egham town centre from Staines. I'd like to get away promptly at 11 please.
I'm taking advantage of this north-westerly start point to go into areas we don't normally explore. We will be heading through Marlow and across the picturesque Hambleden Lock to get to lunch at The Flower Pot, Aston. It's not a very hilly ride (1700 ft of ascent). About 27 miles to lunch, and a fairly direct 23 back to tea at Notcutts, Laleham, with the option to get the train back from Windsor if you wish.
There is a bonus hill for those who want it: another 200 ft of climbing and an extra mile of cycling in gorgeous Chilterns lanes between Marlow and Hambleden Lock. We promise not to eat all the food at the pub. Contact me if you want the GPS track for it - the main group won't be going this way.
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