We will be running a ride next Saturday (26th) to Kenley Aerodrome and the RAF memorials to the young men who flew from there and died in the Battle of Britain. The idea is for us all to take a picnic lunch which we can have on the airfield or on Kenley Common next door.
RAF Kenley is atop Caterham Hill, so there is no way to get to it that does not involve at least one long steep hill there, and another one on the way back. My original route, through Netherne, had further climbing but my manager, who accompanied me on a recce, instructed me to research a more appropriate route. Therefore route details to follow, because we must ride it first.
Details we can give at the moment are the departure time of 9.30 from North Cheam and 10.30 from Beddington Park. Coming through Beddington Park will obviate the need for extra climbing for North Cheamers.
Packed lunch at the top of the hill. Coffee up there to finish off our lunch and some form of afternoon refreshment on the way back. Routes back both to Cheam and Wallington.
Distance will become clear after the route is finalised, but will be less than thirty miles in total. These will be conducted at a leisurely pace.
Those who wish to come, please e-mail me at Paulandrewjames1949@yahoo.co.uk by Thursday bedtime.
Until we can guage the likely take-up for a hilly one, I will not know the number of leaders I will need, but it would be helpful if potential leaders would tell me if they are willing.
Paul
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