Having left Maureen and Bob at the Musette (vegan for the day) cafe, eight of us headed for Rusper. From the top of Cotmandene we could admire the view, watch a local exercising his rights by hanging laundry on the green and wonder how cricket could ever have been played there. After a short stretch of the A24 we turned into Chart Lane South, the good freewheel stopped by turning into Punchbowl Lane and passing the gin factory (no free samples). Tilehurst Lane, Roothill and Brockhamhurst Road led to Leigh and Norwood Hill. (Now the Time Well Spent chain no longer exists the Fox Revived has undergone changes and has gone 'up-market'). Taking Ifield Road out of Charlwood we soon passed The Gate, now a private house but a few years ago it was a public house of the same name. Soon we arrived at Rusper, destination The Star, where we were served good food pretty quickly. Ed and Graham had chosen an alternative route and soon joined us. Observant Wayfarers will have noted we included three freewheel competition hills in this route, unless they were busy admiring the many crocuses and snowdrops.
A direct route to Dorking was planned and it was thought a good idea to check on the menu at Henfold (elevenses are there on April 10th). Pete B enquired and emerged with the good news that we can be catered for if we give them notice. We all appreciated the resurfaced road from Newdigate to Four Wents pond. Threes were at Denbies but as we left the sky looked somewhat doubtful, hope you all reached home dry.
Thanks all for your company, hope you enjoyed the ride on a very pleasant, sunny day.
Terry
One point Bob and Maureen, two points Lilian, Ed, Graham, Pete B, Vic, Dave W, Ged and Terry
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