28 August. Shere - Loxwood - Capel

Eleven arrived at The Dabbling Duck in Shere and sat outside with fingers crossed hoping for a dry ride but they were to be disappointed. The heavens soon opened and we tarried until after 11.30 while the worst of the weather passed.

Irene, Don and Bob headed home while Terry, Graham, Janice, Lilian, Jeff, Paul, Keith and I headed south up the hill. Passing Brook, Farley Green and Stroud Common we headed for Palmers Cross. Here we took the road past Scotsland Farm to Thorncombe Street.

As we cycled along this road we were treated to glimpses of the Red Arrows as they performed their display for the Wings and Wheels event at Dunsfold Aerodrome. Sorry no photos, they were just too quick.

Turning south again we passed through Hascombe, Loxhill, Dunsfold and Plaistow before arriving at The Onslow Arms in Loxwood. The damp weather meant it was very busy inside but after a short wait for tables, and a longer wait for the food, large portions of wide range of meals were served.

It was about quarter to three before we left and some were concerned that the cake may run out at Capel so a fairly direct route was taken via Tisman's Common, Oakwood Hill and Weare Street.

We should not have been concerned as there was still enough to feed the 5000.

Graham helping to reduce the surplus