Yesterday’s B ride could best be described as short and sweet with a bit of fun thrown in.
Lovely elevenses with the delightful ladies
at St Martin’s Christian Centre fortified us for a short ride and a few hills
to the start of the Freewheel Competition. Tony H pushed the riders off in turn
and we all seemed to travel much further than last year. Perhaps it was a
slight tailwind, secret training or new wheels but we all managed to get nearer
to Brockham Green than last year before coming to a halt.
With winners and runners -up decided, beautiful hand – made (by
Ed) awards were given to the ladies and men’s champions. Brenda had already
done sterling work with a couple of hours of hilly cycling to get to Dorking so
decided to head for home from Brockham; a worthwhile day out for the person who
doesn’t like descending hills quickly but went home with her prize of an inner
tube as ladies runner up!
A loop of Box Hill followed for the B’s and Paula was QOM in
our group, closely followed by Mr Pannell.
Colin and his team at The Running Horse got most people’s meals out swiftly with the exception
of those requiring pies! You know who you are….The lovely weather meant we
could sit outside with our bikes safely in view.
We amalgamated 3 groups into 2 for tea and headed to Hampton
Court. An easy after-lunch ride and an early finish which was nice for a
change.
My thanks to Gill H and John A for sub-leading, Tim C for help with route planning and all group
members for their excellent company and patience.
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