by Paul
Our resources were stretched on Saturday, so Maggie went to lead the 1-0-clock ride from Beddington Park and I went to Nonsuch Park.
Raining all morning, the promise of a brief tour of some local hills in the damp wind, what was there not to look forward to? The host of riders awaiting me at the Nonsuch Mansion numbered one. And Karen, on her heavy bike because of the wind and the slippery roads, did not know where we were going!
Nevertheless we set out, a group of two and went up to Banstead and down to Coulsdon and up Farthing Down, where we met up with the Beddington riders.
by Maggie
Ken, Anna and I were joined by Malik at Beddington Park. Unfortunately by the time we got to Wallington station Malik had decided his bike needed a service and some oil and he politely and regretfully turned back home.
We three then cycled up through the Wallington backstreets, towards the Webb estate and down Woodcote Grove Road to Coulsdon where we made our way across the roundabout and turned right on Ditches Lane to the viewpoint (car park) at the top of Farthing Down.
Turning to admire the cloud covered view we spotted two brightly jacketed cyclists making their way towards us.
Paul again
Up Doctor's Lane together and over the switchback to the C and C cafe, where they have enclosed the outdoor area and we kept warm while we had a pleasant coffee and cake.
Happy snacks at Caterham-on-the-Hill
Down the long hill to Coulsdon and then one last steep climb up to Clock Tower before working our way across to the Smallholdings on Telegraph Track and going our several ways.
A good ride, a bit of exercise and some pleasant company.
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