It is picnic time once again at Brockham Recreation Ground and Pavilion! I have plotted an easy route from Leatherhead Fairfield Centre, 20 miles and 1200 ft of ascent. The route goes up to Effingham and then just before White Down, we turn left to Ranmore and descend into Dorking and then out to Newdigate and on to Brockham. I did the recce today and it took 90 minutes so I will probably plan to leave Leatherhead a little after 10.30 to get to Brockham between 12 and 12.15 pm. Our annual picnic is a chance to socialise with our fellow riders from other groups and so the aim is to allow enough time (2 Hours 30 Minutes) for chatting and eating lunch. Weather at the moment is forcast as grey cloud cover, dry and 22 degrees.
Lunch is provided by yourselves, which you will carry with you on the ride. You will need to bring your panniers if you want to bring the silver candelabra and candles for dining al fresco. Don't forget your cameras also.
I will be leaving the picnic at 2.45 pm to lead a ride to tea, up Box Hill and finishing at Ashtead Garden Centre before 4 pm. This route is 13 miles and 900 ft of ascent.
I will be leading the 'super fast' group at my 'mediocre medium' pace and so anyone who would like to lead a group at a slower pace, please let me know so I can plan the group times to leave Leatherhead. Of course you may decide to ride directly to the lunch venue. I have only planned this route because it allows us to have a bit of exercise to raise our appetite for lunch and get some miles in as well.
Please email me Steve D if you would like to join the ride, by 6 pm on Monday 18th August.
Looking forward to a congenial outing.
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