Francis let us know on Tuesday evening that he wouldn't be able to lead the ride which he had been planning for the last month. This was hugely sad for him and for us but we were relieved that Steph could step in at the last minute to lead his team on the day. Thanks to his careful preparation for the ride the day went to plan and was enjoyed by all of us.
On a bright note, we were pleased to see Ken who was able to join us for elevenses. It will be quite some time before he is able to come riding with us again but it was good to know that he hadn't forgotten us.
~ Tim C
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The 10.30 departure group consisted of five riders, myself, Paul, Christina, Paula and Annette. We proceeded to Newlands Corner via Ockham and Clandon. From Newlands we took the North Downs Way to Combe Bottom. On the approach to Ranmore church I decided to venture down through the Denbies Wine Estate, it was there that we encountered the land train full of jolly folks consuming glasses of wine 🍷 Hic!!
It was then down to the Stepping Stones PH for a very nice lunch and an unexpected encounter with my daughter Victoria and her dog Digby.
On arrival at Leatherhead we all went our separate ways home.
A very enjoyable day.
Pete B
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My little group of four, Alan, Tim G, John A and myself left Cobham promptly at 10:40. Grateful for John A's defection from the first group to our slower pace as it made the group viable after Arwyn, Brenda and our esteemed planner and leader Francis all fell by the wayside. Comfortable ascent to Newlands Corner then along the Drove Road for a very enjoyable downhill in Combe lane and Green Dene, all the way to Effingham! However the ascent to Ranmore was rewarded by an invigorating ride across the top before the descent to lunch. In the afternoon John A fell foul of a puncture and got the train from Leatherhead. Great to criss cross with John Bellamy's Easy Riders enjoying the lovely weather and to have a catch up chat at tea at The Old Moat.
Steph
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We being the third team on the road today our 10.50am departure group managed to escape from Cobham, not too far from our allocated time, given the catching up on verbal communication with our fellow Wayfarers, with whom we meet once a month.
Eight Wayfarers made up our group, FixieDave (sub-leader), Tim C, Sue B, Anne W, Tony H, Bob P, Colin G, & Grant.
The ride flowed along smoothly, out away from Cobham into Plough Lane, and onwards toward Send,
Ascending the Hill up to Newlands Corner didn't prove to be that arduous. A pleasant ambience was appreciated at that point of the ride where we enjoyed the views over the Surrey landscape.
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| (thanks to a visitor to Newlands who took photos of us) |
Our second Hill of the ride was High Barn Lane/ Hogden Lane which was similar to the hill up to Newlands, equally fixable. The number of Hills on the ride was in the Eye/Legs of the beholder.
The Stepping Stones Pub proved to be a good venue, quick service, with nice food.
However it would seem that all Burgers are equal, but some Burgers are more equal than others?
Our afternoon Coffee and Cake stop was at The Old Moat in Horton Lane.
Thank you Francis for all the groundwork that you did for this ride, to make it a pleasant trip for your fellow wayfarers.
Francis would like to thank Tim Court for tirelessly helping to review the route and teaching him to use RideWithGPS efficiently. Much appreciated Tim
Dave C
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