Nine of us gathered at Leg O'Mutton Field, Cobham for elevenses. Not the best of venues for seating, but there is plenty of space, toilets across the road, and a couple of coffee shops open a short walk away. As we enjoyed our refreshments a steady, human tide of cyclists passed in both directions along the road behind us.
Maureen, Pam and Lynda and Christina returned home, leaving Simon, Graham, Terry, Lilian and me to continue to Guildford. Mindful of the large numbers out and about on two wheels, we took a quiet, flattish route with a couple of long stretches of off-road, way off the beat of the segment chasers! Terry punctured at the start of one of these tracks and we left him planning to fix the flat then ride straight home. Lunch was at Stoke Park, Guildford. Toilets were open and good, but the 'refreshment kiosk' tantalisingly promised by Google did not materialise! Never mind, we had come prepared!
We took the standard route back to Ripley, hoping to find Pinnocks open. Alas it was not, although the car park toilets were, and we had passed an open refreshment stall at Luff's farm shop near The
Jovial Sailor, where we had been tempted to stop, and which is noted for future reference! At the A3 junction the others headed for Ockham Bites (photo courtesy of Simon), while I headed for Wisley and home, noting as I passed the Wisley RHS gardens that they have now re-opened for pre-booked visits. It looked a bit busy, so a check on whether the cafe and toilets are also back in service will have to wait!
Next week's ride will be from Churchfields Rec, Weybridge.
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