Reports for B Group - 20th April

John reports on behalf of the True-Blues:

Six of us set off from a sunny Henfold Lakes, well warned that once we turned south on the road we would be faced with a short and very sharp start to our ride. Irrationally, it felt as if the slightly chilly wind was always a headwind.

We progressed through lovely Surrey lanes to have lunch at The Pheasant on the A25 in Buckland, one of the so called "Three Bs" that we passed through on our ride (the others being Betchworth and Brockham). After lunch we made our way along the river Mole valley towards Leatherhead. A great day out. 

Pete and his mates

The True-Blues at Henfold Fisheries

John A.

 

Francis reports on behalf of the Evergreen Team:

After a refreshing coffee and cake overlooking sunny Henfold Lakes, we left promptly for the start of the 19 miles to lunch. Post the sudden relatively flat hill at the start :-) we settled into a good pace visiting the picturesque villages of Newdigate, Rusper, Charlwood and Leigh (with its beautiful church and History Box) before arriving at The Pheasant, a rather delightful gastro pub with an amazing outdoor canopy and seating. What better after lunch than a group photo on the resident tractor! The next 11 miles to Leatherhead went smoothly, with a small detour by the group's local historian Tim G to see and hear about the Buckland Mill (Grade 2 listed), the last surviving saw mill in the UK.

It was my first sub-lead role which I enjoyed immensely. My thanks go to my fellow cyclists, Jacqui, Maddie, David, Paul, Maggie and my back marker Tim G (much appreciated Tim) for their high energy, humour and lovely company.

~ Francis

 

Dave reports on behalf of the Well-Reds:

Twenty one B riders gathered at Henfold Lakes on a day in which we were blessed with good cycling weather, mild Sunshine.

However it came to pass that one of our number (an indefatigable cyclist) wasn't disposed to take part in our ride.
 
We formed into three groups. The True-Blues, The Evergreens, and The Well-Reds

The First group out was led by John A, thank you John.

The second group out was led by Francis, thank you Francis.

The third group out was led by myself. [Editor's note: thank you Dave]

After a reshuffle of the group participant's, 7 Well-Reds set off from Henfold Lakes traversing the 20 miles to The Pheasant gastro Pub in Buckland.

Dave 'mono-cog' with the lovely tulips

The odd motorised vehicle disrupted the tranquility of the ride, but not too much. It was pleasant cycling along the various rural lanes and roads, at this time of the year, Spring enhancing the greenery, with various displays of bluebells.

After Lunch a cheer leader, Madeleine, joined our group from the evergreens, which gave our group 8 cyclists when we set off to our afternoon tea stop at Leatherhead.

Grant tried to escape on the Fergie ...

 

... until it was hijacked ...

... by Rent-a-Mob

An added bonus was the fact that there weren't any mechanical problems reported.

Dave C (Fixie)  

N.B.
A group, please take note of the fact that we have a new B rider by the name of Dave Ellis.
Do not attempt to poach him to join your group, since you have more than enough Dave's already.