Brrrrrr just -7° and looking like Michelin man I set off for NC arriving at 9:03am to find myself alone for a short while........until Richard turned up.
The two of us set off through Cheam, along Cuddington Way, Banstead and Chipstead to pick up Stephanie on the top road. Wary of ice, gingerly we freewheeled down past Fannys to join Bob & Dave in The Quality Café at Merstham.
100% awarded to this greasy spoon (coffee 80p per mug) and a free second cup. Long opening hours too......8-4 on a Sunday.
Paul & Jeff joined us on the short distance to Staffhurst Wood's Royal Oak. The route being A25 to Nags Hall, the tiny lane leading to a rough stuff(r/s) temptation........the Greensand Way (see pic) between Tandridge Court & Broadham Green. Jeff turned back but the majority were rewarded with beautiful views (see pics) and a dirty bike.
I like this pub mainly for the wonderful position overlooking the Surrey/Kent border (see pics).
Soup was just £3.95 and a must on such a bitterly cold day.
Typically for this area, ice can occur just about anywhere (see pic).
A second bit of r/s in the afternoon proved a bad decision.....but a new café at Bletchingley was a great find......delicious cakes too (see pics).
Paul headed west whilst Richard & myself went north....home via Farthing Downs & Coulsdon.
An enjoyable day.
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Nice little film called "City of Joy"........a cool video of the Budapest Critical Mass. I love the
speeded up cyclists going around the city on a beautiful Spring day in April this year. The tune is good too..............enjoy.
http://vimeo.com/11246314
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1 comment:
Andy
Apologies for being a PT member of the group. Tandridge Court Farm rang alarm bells and after 100 yards of the Greensand Way, my front wheel was showing severe symptoms of St Vitus' Dance. I retreated to St Peter's Church for solace and admired the huge yew (reputedly the second oldest in the country) before heading for the Royal Oak. On the return I lost you again up Tilburstow. I waited at the viewpoint but the viewfinder was empty (more r/s). Stopped again at Lamingtons (looked good) but no C&M so on to Fanny's. There I found Colin Q. We nattered and then set off into the dusk.
Jeff
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