It didn't start well with a p*n*t*re beside the A3 but a passing Steve ensured that the start was delayed until my arrival. After the previous Sunday's crowds, only four (Ed, Graham, Michael, Steve) followed the titanium-mounted Keith over the hills to Woodmansterne, Farthing Down and Woldingham (Lunghurst Road) before the plunge down into Westerham where Winnie made for a impromptu bikestand. Already at the trough were Andy and Bob. We took a direct route via Four Elms but were still beaten by Bob to Chiddingstone where forces divided between the churchyard and The Castle Inn where Ann joined us for lunch. The return skirted Hever and toured Edenbridge. After Marlpit Lane it was back to lanes catching Bob (how does he do it?) just before Limpsfield. The Wetherspoons in Oxted provided drinks and muffins, and before long we were headed towards the track through Woldingham School. Here rain started to fall steadily causing a parting of the ways. I reached home damp after 73 miles - a long and hard day.
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