The above videos are of Skibbs Lane in Chelsfield,Kent.
A day of hills and puddles.........and floods too.
Richard took his usual route avoiding Croydon flyover but included an illegal manoeuvre of Wellesley Road.
In West Wickham,we turned right (Wickham Court Road) climbed then descended down Corkscrew Hill to the Addington Road.
Straight over (Layhams Road) then Richard punctured.
Myself and Ed opted to continue leaving two assisting.
Salt Box Hill (15%),I overtook Jeff to join Main Road,Biggin Hill and Waitrose.
Free cappuccino but in paper cups due to mechanical breakdown.
After refreshment it was Jail Lane to Cudham then a long freewheel down to Green Street Green.
In Chelsfield we encountered a long stretch of flooded road,the little used Skibbs Lane (see video above).
Shortly turning right and climbing to join Daltons Road which afforded fine views of Canary Wharf.
The Chequers pub appeared more than adequate...........indeed Richard couldn't stop talking about the "soup for only £3.50".
Ian made an appearance having gone to the wrong "Waitrose" (Bromley).Bob also joined us for a shortwhile before we set off homeward.
Over the M25 to descend down to Eynsford which attracted alot of onlookers due to it's flooding.
After Lullingstone Park Visitors Centre and the Hop Shop the road rises steeply but Richard took the first left and climbed the less severe Cockerhurst Road........good choice Richard!
It was decided Downe was simply not on coming from our direction so three enjoyed tea at High Elms.
Richard returned via West Wickham whist Paul & myself took the usual.........another of Pete Mitchell's excellent finds. (Threehalfpennywood,The Sandrock pub & Coombe Wood.)
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