Effingham - The Haven - Dorking

Put in our place by a strong woman

Lunch at the Blue Ship

Tea? To err is human; to forgive divine

Weather was hot with five riders at the North Cheam start. Andy gives me the easy rides but with the temperature reading 32 degrees I began to wonder. I took a back street route to meet up with another twelve at the Vineries. Then off we set uphill and downhill to Coombe Bottom, Shere, Ewhurst, Ellens Green, Rudgwick and the Haven.

After a quiet lunch we retraced our way via Bucks Green, Cox Green and Okewood to Capel Church, which was closed. Next venue  North Holmwood Church which was closed. Tea for some was at Dorking Halls and at Denbies for others.

Being hot the group was sedate with the odd burst from Pam downhill. I had to make a stop at Leatherhead Wetherspoons before returning home. Distance for me was 65 miles; for Pam, Vic, Richard, Tony, John and Paul it may have been 80 miles or more. Thanks for coming out.

Leader Ed