An invitation to ride with B group on 3rd September

You are cordially invited to ride with Steph, Pete B and myself from Cobham to The Inn on the Green in Ockley.

Much of the route is loosely based on our ride of 5th June last year, similarly hilly and just as scenic, but after Shere we will head towards Peaslake. At Peaslake we will ride up Radnor Road which is memorable for being rather steep in the first half mile or so before reclining into a more gentle gradient. With this in mind Steph has kindly offered to lead her group on a less severe route from Peaslake to Ewhurst before heading East towards our Lunch. It will probably take us over 2½ hours to ride to Lunch.

The morning ride is technically challenging in places so will require a great deal of care, due to loose material on the road surfaces, due to occasional vehicles on the narrow lanes, and in the shade there is a lack of good visibility of the road surface which is rough and potholed in places. On the descents maintain a distance of several bike lengths from the person in front of you. Also try not to lose the rider behind you who may not be clear which way to go at intersections.

In the afternoon we will take our well worn route through Capel, Newdigate, Parkgate etc through to Dorking, thence to Denbies or Leatherhead for Tea.

This is the main route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52061781

This is Steph's slightly easier(?) route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52331555

The Inn on the Green staff have asked that we pre-order our lunch choices from these menus which can also be found on their website. If the weather isn't nice we will be accomodated indoors.

 

So please confirm by Monday evening that you are coming on the ride, indicating any preferences regarding pace or start time, particularly if you would like to ride with Steph on her slightly longer but slightly easier route. Most importantly please say what you'd like to have for lunch.

We look forward to seeing you

~ Tim C