A Group - May 5

Picture from Pete Barnard

On a bright and brisk first Wednesday in May, albeit a mite too chilly to cast a clout, 17 A's set off from Cobham with a scenic diversion along Plough Lane and Old Lane, followed by an enforced diversion along the Drift (railway bridge closed) to East Horsley. Up Chalk Lane and then climbing through the bluebell woods (unfortunately a week or so before their prime) on to Netley Heath. The fast decent of Coombe Bottom was followed by the usual fast run through Albury and Chilworth and so to Wonersh, picking up the old railway line (Downs Link) to take us into the back roads of Godalming. Suitably refreshed at the Jack Phillips, the return was largely off road, along Dagley Lane and following the Wey into Guildford and then through the nature reserve near Stoke Lock before joining the familiar path alongside the A3 at Burpham and so back to Ockham Bites for tea and departure home. 

From Pete Barnard

Author: Pete

1 Comment:

Julian 06 May 2010 at 18:21 BST

It was especially good to explore the Downslink between Wonersh and Guildford and the nature reserve between the A3 and River Wey. Thanks, Pete.

Julian

B Group May 5th

Us Lot

Our Lunch Pub

I don't know this chap but I was amused by his wig!
Pictures from Bernard

Author: Pete

Easy Riders May 5th (more)

The wonderful thing about the easy riders is their ability to reappear after being dropped some way back. Albert was left for dead on Burhill golf course but miraculously reappeared in time to order his lunch with the rest of us, as Ron said, we'd have to shoot him to keep him down. Beryl and Fuzz disappeared off the back on the way to tea only to reappear half a mile IN FRONT of us with some excuse about a chain falling off and a secret route of their own! Tea at the Duke of Orleans house was very pleasant, it is open till 5 on Wednesdays. Steph
PS Lynda and Sonia did a bit of appearing and disappearing via text messages, apparently they did get to Sunbury but I picked up their message too late to join up with them.

Author: Pete

Easy Riders May 5th

Warmed up a bit after a chilly start with a fair spot of sunshine. Good turnout at Cobham. Saw Derek and Roger Taylor. Stephanie led the ride with Fuzz, john C., Bill H., Roger, Mike, Mark, Ron, Jonno, Lisa and me. I managed the early offroad until I became tailend charlie and found myself on a golf course. Rather than finish up in a bunker I opted for a quarter mile walk until I found the club house and the way out. Burwood and Ashley Parks offered little problem and on reaching Walton I was back on familiar territory and reached our lunch spot, The Magpie in Lower Sunbury before the others started their meal. Those with their own lunch were well situated with The Walled Garden on the other side of the road. I have attached a rather poor photo I am afraid. Tea was to be at Richmond, so being near home and rather a Poor Old Soul I made off for my usual whisky'mac--------------------Albert

Author: Pete

A Group 5th May

Highways and byways for Pete's ride from Cobham to Godalming today, and back to Ockham Bites for tea. 35.1 miles at a moving average of 10.3 mph; 1205 ft of ascent, 57 watts and 1670 calories.

By request, the presentation of the map has been changed - I'll leave it like this for a couple of weeks and would be grateful if people could tell me which they find better. And, for newcomers to the blog, clicking on the map makes the picture larger, depending on your screen clicking again may make it larger still.

Mark

Author: Mark G

3 Comments:

Pete 05 May 2010 at 21:20 BST

I think it is much better and easier to follow than befor, as I find the map far clearer and it enlarges very well after two clicks
From Pete M

Jeff 06 May 2010 at 01:03 BST

I agree with Pete. This version is much clearer.
Jeff

Julian 06 May 2010 at 18:16 BST

I prefer the map too. Thanks, Mark.

Julian

And the Winner is....

In response to popular demand, the mantle of leader for the B Group this Wednesday from Cobham has fallen on Ed's shoulders. With the Dieppe Raid on the horizon, the Dunkirk spirit has triumphed. Our grateful thanks to Ed for standing in for the wounded and agreeing to give us the benefit of his experience.

Jeff

Author: Jeff

Wanted - Dead or Alive

B Group Leader this Wednesday from Cobham

As I reported at Redhill on Wednesday, Gill has had a fall while walking on the south coast and broken her arm. We send her our sympathy and wish her a speedy recovery.

However, that does leave us with a vacancy to lead the B ride from Cobham this coming Wednesday. I'm sure that we do not want to find ourselves in a situation of no overall control, when firm leadership is needed. Who will emerge as the favoured candidate?

Jeff

Author: Jeff