1 February, 2012

The unpretentious Church of St Mary the Virgin, Pixham, designed by Edwin Lutyens, 1903.

Author: Jeff

Isle of Wight Randonnee

This takes place on Sunday the 6th of May and is free to enter. 100km or 55km options. Train/ferry combined cost is around £35 return from Victoria. Register on the day at at any checkpoint.  http://www.cycleisland.co.uk

Probably best to go on the Saturday and stay in B&B or drive to Portsmouth and catch the ferry as foot passengers.

Tony..

Author: Tony

1 Comment:

Mark G 01 February 2012 at 21:57 GMT

If you're staying on the Island, stay on the South coast. There were more than 2000 entrants last year, most starting at one of the ferry ports. If you start on the South you're out of phase and miss the crowds.

B Group - 1st February

On a sunny morning but with temperatures barely above freezing for my inaugural ride, 22 Wayfarers set off from Cobham to Westhumble via Plough Lane, Effingham, Ranmore Common before descending to the Stepping Stones Pub.

The dinning room blazing fire was welcoming and lunch was served surprisingly promptly considering the size of the group.

In the afternoon, we cycled to Horton Golf Club where 14 of us had tea.

A round trip of about 40 miles which was sufficient considering the cold weather.

Only one puncture to record (Judy), promptly repaired by Frank C. Both managed to catch us up for tea. 

- Frank H.
 

Lunch by the fire in the Stepping Stones pub

The short wait for our food to arrive

All wrapped up after refuelling, ready for take off

Frank's route from Cobham to Westhumble for lunch and to the Horton Park Golf Club for tea

(22.3 miles)

Author: Tim C

A Group 1st February

Bright sunshine but a chilly Easterly wind for Ray's ride today. 25.4 miles at a spanking 16.3 mph; maximum speed 39.4 mph; minimum temperature 0.9ºC.

Home in the light.

Mark

Author: Mark G

Easy Riders - 1st February

Easy Riders' route from Cobham to Stoneleigh

Author: Tim C

Easy Riders - Leader needed tomorrow 1 Feb from Cobham

Lynda has let us know that she will not be coming to Cobham tomorrow. As she was down to lead, we shall need to fall back on Plan B. So will the ladies and gentlemen of the Easy Riders please be prepared to start the day with an impromptu huddle to decide who will lead and where? I'm sure that you will do much better at reaching agreement than the so called leaders of Europe!

Looking at the weather forecast, don't forget to bring your ear muffs and flask of medicinal brandy to keep out the cold!

Jeff

Author: Jeff

A Group, 25 January

Redhill - Three Bridges - Dorking

A round dozen riders set off for today’s ‘A’ ride from Redhill. Our destination was to be Three Bridges, in Crawley, a fair trek for January for some of our more North and Westerly based members.

Our route took us due South through Earlswood, past East Surrey Hospital, and along Mason’s Bridge Road, past the Dog and Duck pub and into Smallfield. We carried on South along Effingham Lane, through Crawley Down, before encountering our only real hill of the day as we entered Turners Hill. After that it was due west down the hill along Turners Hill Road. On the outskirts of Crawley, at Worth, we stopped for the day’s cultural item, at the atmospheric church of St Nicholas, complete with its interior Saxon arches and 13^th Century font. In the graveyard was seen the tomb of Robert Whitehead, designer of the first self propelled naval torpedo.

Away from the ethereal atmosphere of St Nicholas, we made a literal and metaphorical descent to the more earthly surroundings of the Snooty Fox, directly opposite Three Bridges station. Initial hopes of a group beer discount were dashed on discovering the choice of beer on offer was restricted. It’s a hard life as a Midweek Wayfarer!!

Resisting the temptation after lunch to jump on the train, we proceeded at good pace with a following wind along the Balcombe Road via Horley, Hookwood, Leigh and Brockham to Denbies for tea. My mileage today was an estimated (due to a malfunctioning Cateye) 56, though others will have done quite a few more. Unlike our less fortunate ‘B’ group brethren of late, today’s puncture count was nil.

Rob

Author: Jeff