Perhaps the recent cold weather had deterred many from signing up to today’s ride but nevertheless there were twelve cyclists who decided to brave the misty weather and join us for 11’s at Dorking Christian Centre. Compared to the recent cold snap the outside temperature felt somewhat tropical.
After a last minute reshuffle John A led the first group out promptly with a couple of additional riders and I led the second with slightly depleted numbers.
We all ascended up to Cotmandene (too misty to witness the washing lines in action) and along to North Holmwood. Heading south via Blackbrook, Henfold, Newdigate to the Jordans we then headed back and happened upon a field of alpacas happily grazing and minding their own business and oblivious of our interest or attention.
Continuing along quiet country lanes we cycled via Parkgate, Leigh, Brockham, Pixham to Westhumble where we joined our fellow cyclists already installed for lunch at the Stepping Stones’ pub. Peter B (the birthday boy) let slip that today was occasion for celebration and was appropriately photographed with his daughter Victoria who was also able to join us. Belated happy birthday Peter !
Suitability fed and watered some headed home while others followed the shorter ride via Leatherhead and Ashtead for tea at the ‘Old Moat’ garden centre at Horton.
Luckily the day passed without any issues or incidents and hopefully everyone returned home safely before it got too dark. Many thanks to John A who dutifully led the first group and to everyone who contributed to making today’s ride a success. There are a selection of photos posted on the B group WhatsApp site taken during the day.
A good day had by all !
TimG
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I’ve not got WhatsApp ? miss seeing photos of the days ride !!!
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