So my last almost normal ride was on Weds 18th. Social distancing advice at that point especially for the over 70s but no firm rules. I went over Green Dene, Shere and Peaslake to the Milk Churn which I hoped would be quiet. Pity about the dozen bikers but they were all together,. Impeccable distancing arrangements with service only through the hatch, a table outside it to keep the distance and only contactless payment. Those days seem a long time ago. Back via Weare St and Newdigate.
Sunday 22nd: Out to Cobham. Avoided the Tilt to Downside path as too many walkers and went through the town. Then out to Ockham and met Vic in Guileshill Lane. Continued to Jury's Lane and back via W Horsley and Effingham.
Weds 25th: Only a short ride but unexpectedly social ( suitably distanced!). Headed towards Epsom and met Janice coming the other way. Then up Chalk Lane, round the racecourse to Tadworth and back to Headley Heath where I stopped for a minute and Frances came along. Down Juniper Bottom to add a few more miles on the way home.
Yesterday: Knowing from Janice's post that Headley village was open I went that way and across Walton golf course to Mogador, Margery Wood and the track along the downs above Reigate past the rotunda. Took the Tricross this time as better offroad. Also more excercise as it's heavier.
Then down Reigate Hill and out past the windmill on Reigate Heath to Leigh and Norwood Hill. Back via Newdigate. I tried to keep off the cycle path as much a possible along the A24 and came along the road from Burford Bridge to Mickleham. Too many groups of 4+ cyclists near the bottom of Box Hill. Otherwise almost all solo cyclists or couples. One or two seen driving to cycle - surely that's as bad as driving to walk?
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