Despite a very wet ride and a discouraging forecast, Andy, Graham, Jeff and Ray (11s only), joined me at Shere for refreshments. The rain had stopped by the time we left but 'waterproofs on' seemed the sensible choice. I used plan B, the most direct route to Rudgwick, which meant the climb out of Shere plus Hound House Road before descending to Ewhurst, after which it was fairly flat via Ellen's Green and Cox Green to the Italian styled King's Head. Jeff and I had a huge pannini each - we did wonder if we would be able to manage Capel church cakes later - but it didn't present a problem. The roads were quite wet with large puddles - some the width of the road.
The weather was fine when we left the pub, but still considered it advisable to use the shortest route to Capel. We returned to Ellen's Green, then along wet, empty roads via Okewood Hill and Weare Street to reach the church at 14.57 - good timing ! Graham's excuse for THREE pieces of cake was he had furthest to go. After a lengthy discussion on the complications of wardening in Scotland, we rode off into the sunshine, having removed waterproofs, only to experience approximately 2 1/2 drops of rain each, returning via Newdigate, Henfold and Dorking.
Terry
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