Alan, Chris, Don, Graham, Ed, Lillian and I met at Hampton Court and picked up Ray Wren en route for Windlesham. There we met Irene, Pam and Vic and had a pleasant alfresco 11s (a bit fresh in the strong breeze)! All but Don and Alan continued to lunch via Bagshot, The Maultway, Frimley Green, The Hatches, and a dodge round the back of Farnborough, via Prospect Park and Minley, to Cove. Terry and Bob joined us at the Prince Arthur at Fleet and lunch was well up to Wetherspoon's standards. The £4.99 Manager's Special was especially appreciated by several members!
We set off again under threatening skies and a few drops of rain but it did improve as we skirted the south of the RAE via the Basingstoke Canal towpath, a traverse of the Army Golf Course, and some quiet, wooded lanes between military establishments. Vic showed us army huts deep in the woods where he had once been based. They reminded me of my old junior school which was originally an army hospital in the war. A cycle route allowed us to sidestep the traffic through South Farnborough and North Camp to Mytchett, and the ascent of Tunnel Hill was rewarded by a long freewheel towards Brookwood Cemetery. We stopped for tea at Mizen's Railway, Knaphill where there was the traditional parting of the ways.
Many thanks to all who took part and I hope the ride was enjoyed. Dave
Alan, Don, Bob, Terry (1)
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