After a recent spell of bleak and wintery weather a window of opportunity presented itself with the prospect of a bright, fine and sunny day. Having done an early reshuffle twelve cyclists in two groups left the Christian Centre in Dorking having indulged themselves with copious amounts of mid-morning refreshment to set out on today’s ride.
A quick climb up and over Cotmandene took us out of Dorking and headed south vis North Holmwood, Henfold, Newdigate to The Jordans where we turned and headed back up to Parkgate, Leigh and over to Brockham. So refreshing to cycle along country lanes in fine sunny conditions. A great bonus for a ride in mid January.
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| A sunny team MA |
The path across Betchworth golf course proved a bit gloopy after the previous day’s rain but we nevertheless promptly arrived at ‘The Stepping Stones’ after a brisk morning ride. Service was prompt, efficient and welcoming. A tried and tested lunchtime venue. We were soon joined by the second group and Peter B and his daughter Victoria who kindly took a group photo of us all.
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| Lunch at 'The Stepping Stones'. |
Our afternoon ride took us via Leatherhead, Epsom and Ashtead Common to emerge close to the Horton Estate. Everyone at this stage was keen to carry on home via Epsom so I seized upon the opportunity to enjoy a bit of solitary ‘quality time’ over a pot of tea at the ‘Old Moat’ Garden centre. Peace and quiet was soon short lived once the second group arrived as we then compared notes on the day’s events and had a lively and buoyant debrief.
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| Team JA outside the pub. |
Thanks to everyone who turned out today and to our two subbies, John A and Mick A who dutifully led our two groups in typically expert style. Our efforts were duly rewarded with a day of dry, bright and fine weather. A good day had by all !
TimG.
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