A Group, 11 May

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Leatherhead - Staffhurst Wood - Fanny's
Mike B still smiling

Despite his suffering a painful bout of sciatica, it was good to see Grant at Leatherhead on two wheels and no stabilisers. The bad news was that I would take his place to lead the A ride. This was as welcome as a banker's bonus, and created a cyclist free zone. Some pleaded race obligations and the need to keep themselves pure, but six were trawled off squealing for an unwelcome dose of cycling therapy. Half escaped before lunch. In brief:

1. Climb to Walton Heath
2. Descent to Merstham. Two escaped.
3. Climb to Bletchingley and Tilburstow.
4. Descent to Crowhurst. One escaped.
5. Lunch at the Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood.
6. Spin to 4 Elms. Route shortened to miss Chiddingstone, Larkins brewery and Toy's Hill.
7. Climb to Chartwell.
8. Return via Bletchingley to Fanny's, just in time for last orders.
9. Home

Acknowledgements to Mike B, Ged and Paul for their forebearance.

With the recession seriously reducing demand, I may soon have to follow the advice of Norman Tebbit!

Jeff

Author: Jeff

3 Comments:

mike morley 12 May 2011 at 12:28 BST

Jeff don't be put off the demand is there but in this case most of the "Hard Riders" were scheduled for an evening Ten. These 10's are only in summer & take place every second week so there is plenty of days for good long hard rides. You got caught out by Grant's sciatica and it was good of you to take it on. Well done! If you read this message beforehand maybe I can console you with a pint at the "Dukes". Furthermore if any one else is interested and reads this note I am taking Ed & Brian Starey to the Toby Inn East Ewell @ 1pm Friday for lunch. Tonie De said he may join us it's "Two for £10"

Tony 12 May 2011 at 19:22 BST

It was Geoffs ride or the giro de italia, which was easier?

Tony 14 May 2011 at 20:05 BST

It was either ride with 'A's or ride the giro d'italia, the giro seemed the easier!