The weather was perfect on Saturday 9th August for the "beginners" all day Saturday ride to West Horsley.
The turn out was good with 19 riders in total out on the scenic lanes of the North Downs.
Alan's group left first with Alice, Karl and a trio of James'. Paul and Maggie having their 17 yr old grandson out for the day.
Rob's elite team of faster riders soon overtook Alan and were on their way up the first ascent of Epsom Downs, with Paul and Justine, Peter and John and Kasumi to keep him on his toes. I am grateful to Rob for grasping the challenge of sub leading and reccying the ride before Saturday. It meant we could have three groups more evenly balanced.
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| Rob's Elite! |
My group of lovely ladies, Kirsten, Carolyn, Lilian, Helen and Karen were soon joined at Walton on the Hill by expectant Granma Dawn (baby safely delivered later in the day). We lingered over our coffees before setting off towards the small remaining inclines that would bring us to the top of Box Hill and some fabulous views.
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| Steph's group |
We were soon down the zigzags and heading slowly up the beautiful path across the Vineyard at Denbies. Making way for the popular train meant we had plenty of time to stop and admire the views across Dorking and in the distance the faint outline of Leith Hill tower.
All too soon we were across the top of Ranmore and a warm welcome and tasty Thai food awaited us at the Barleymow. Alan's group were still there so some intermingled and catch up accompanied the delicious food.
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| Alan's group at lunch |
Afternoon tea was taken at NT Claremont where the ice cream is very good. Dawn, Lilian and Kirsten had turned off earlier for Effingham and Leatherhead. Well done Kirsten for riding all day with a very limited range of gears.
Another good day out on a bike.
By Steph W
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