It was Christmas Eve Eve, and not many were stirring. Or if they were, they had important Christmas stuff to do. So only six (John, Karl, Tony, Paul and Justine) turned up for the long ride departing at 1pm. After a quick discussion it was concluded that some venues would be far too busy and I should lead. So we made our way via the Horton estate, Malden Rushett and through the Oxshott mansions to Café Barbera in Stoke D'Abernon. It was surprisingly quiet - maybe everyone was actually at Garsons Farm and Gail's as we had feared - and so a member of staff could be persuaded to take a photo.
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| Now we know who's organised enough to be able to come out for a cycle |
Once refreshed we opted for a bit of off-road to and over Bookham Common and again over the River Mole at Fetcham. We turned from Lower Ashtead into Ashtead and Epsom Common, and came back via Green Lane and The Hogsmill path into Stoneleigh where, as it was getting darker, we could enjoy the Christmas lights. Thanks to everyone who came out on a mild but blustery day, and to Tony for back-marking.
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