A Group - 6 February

Cobham - Pirbright - Cobham

Cartography by Graham

 Every puncture has a silver lining. Graham's gave us the chance to take in the architecture and history of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment's Stoughton Barracks

The forecast had something for everyone - cold, wind, sun, rain, sleet. Not great but at least in the morning we were dealt a fair hand. As we passed, the long closed Hautboy was a hive of activity. After pausing beside the Jovial Sailor for the regulation telephone call, Send Cemetery, Mayford and Worplesdon Station led on to Goose Rye and the lunch stop, The Royal Oak, Pirbright for a band of 14.

Early arrival, early departure though by now it was windier and colder. Cobbett Hill and Wood Street took us to the northern outskirts of Guildford. Here the P-fairy struck the other Graham just before the Stoughton barracks. Despite the delay, it was well before three and a plan formed in my mind. A right turn leaving the A3 cyclepath at Burnt Common would introduce newcomers to the ever improving bridleway across to Jury Farm (originally I’d planned West Horsley but the noes had it). As we regained the black stuff, the P-fairy stuck again, this time John B. Colin and I offered to stay whilst the rest were sent on ahead. Just after four, we rejoined them at Sainsburys Cobham. As I was leaving, the P-fairy had struck again - Peter! Just over 50 miles and unexpectedly home well after sunset.

 

Graham

Author: Jeff

Easyriders - Wednesday 6th February

Sunshine and blue sky at North Cheam. Liz led us along Sparrow Farm Road where a stranded Cliff was attempting to mend a puncture, he later made it to Cobham. Frank and Francoise were also delayed by a slow puncture. I think a baker's dozen followed me from Cobham up Plough Lane and first left heading for Downside and on across Bookham Common to the Anchor (Blue) at Bookham/Fetcham.

Here we were delighted by Fuzz's late appearance having taken advantage of Ray's company (on his way home to lunch). Ron and Brian ate out Fuzz entertained with brothel stories. Afternoon was colder with a strengthening wind, we were downhill to Leatherhead, along path by railway, across Ashtead Common and into the welcoming warmth of the daycare centre at Longmeads.

Thanks to Ron for backmarking and all for their company.

Steph

Author: Steph

Easy Riders - 6th Feb

Author: Tim C

B Group - 6th February

We all assembled at The British Legion, Cobham. The weather looked threatening but was generally dry. There was a cold blustery wind. Never-the-less after drop-outs because of prior business commitments, bicycle mal-functions and other excuses, fourteen brave souls set out for Chilworth via Plough Lane, Hungry Hill, Staples Lane etc to Ockham, East Clandon, and Albury (13 miles). At Chilworth, lunches and drinks were served by cheerful and efficient staff at the Percy Arms. After lunch when there was a bleak cold wind blowing and the sky looked somewhat over cast, the party of cyclists set off on a route via Chilworth Manor (which involved getting up some steep and gritty hills) eventually coming out on the A246. After that we followed a familiar route via East Horsley, Effingham Junction back to Cobham where there was a stop for tea.

- Peter C.
 

Per Birotam ad Tabernam

Author: Tim C

Belated Photos from B Ride on 9 January 2013

Walton bridge under construction.

 

 

The lunch pub, Thames Court, was super, it was so warm in the sun it was almost eating outside.

 

Author: Bernard Brindley

B Ride Wednesday 30 January 20132

An unusually large number of us laboured off to Redhill. 11 decided to risk it with me viz Dave, Ed, Helene, Ian, John, Liz, Pete, Peter, Terry, Tim, and Tom. I had chosen the Plough at Rusper for lunch which is south-west from Redhill. Guess which way the wind was blowing?  We got there without too much difficulty other than inital stutter from me (ie going round in a loop!) The weather gradually got better and, other than the wind, it was lovely, sunny and not cold.

The pub had laid a nice table for us and it provided us with a pleasant lunch.

 

 

After lunch we made a small detour to a minor stately house - Lyne House, home of the Broadwood family, Broadwood as in pianos - but access from the south was barred by a locked gate (the road looked normal enough on the OS map, albeit though a farmyard).

 

Then on to Dorking to a tea room I like, by which time we were down to four, Ed. Ian, Terry and me.

 

 

 Terry, who is a well-known expert on toes, pointed ot that the Dorking cockerel had one too few toes!

 

 

 

Author: Bernard Brindley

Demi B + C Ride - 30 January

I DON’T BELIEVE IT

Demi B + C with Walton Bridge in background???

Gill and I turned up at Molesey D.C. to lead the ‘C’ group only to find we also had half the ‘B’ group there as wellOn enquiring whether they were doing their own ride the answer was a definite NO; we are coming with you!! So off we set, a total of 19. It was a lovely day, plenty of sunshine and breezy.

We wound our way thro' Molesey Park Road, Island Farm Road, Molesey Road, Rydens Road, Sidney Road, Walton Bridge where David Bailey alias ‘RON’ took pictures of the group with the new bridge in the background. Thanks Ron. Then on to lunch at the ‘Kingfisher’ at Chertsey Bridge, where 8 of us crossed the bridge to the ‘Boathouse Inn’ to spread the load. We were then blown back to Hampton Court where 9 remaining had tea and cakes at the ‘5 on the Bridge’.

Thanks to Gill and John G for being back markers and thanks to everyone for an enjoyable day.
Irene

P.S. Brian - Molesey D.C. is being relocated some time in the summer to MOLE HALL??
Final announcement later.

Author: Jeff