Rusper is the highest village in West Sussex, so even though it's south of Leatherhead, it's hardly a ride 'down' to Rusper. Still, it could have been worse. My original plan was to go to Reigate Hill, lovely views but very definitely 'up'. And it was a mud-bath on the North Downs Way, so it wouldn't have been that popular.
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| Nine ... (including the photographer) |
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| + 1 (was it something we said?) |
There was a good number at elevenses at Leatherhead. Bob, Graham, Terry, Ray, Brian Bent, Keith, Lillian, David, and myself were very pleased to be joined by new rider Elliot. Bob was doing his own ride, so nine of us set off in two groups via Pixham and Brockham. David, Graham and Ray said they would have a relaxed ride and meet us there, so we were a bit surprised to find them in front of us as we approached Rusper! It turned out they had gone a slightly different route, missing Betchworth and Partridge Lane.
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| Mid-munch |
The Star initially had some doubts whether they would be able to fit us in when I phoned in advance, but in fact there were only a handful of tables occupied, and they were happy to serve small portions or sandwiches in addition to the regular Sunday menu, so we were all well fed. Brian and David left us at lunch time (after Brian had thoroughly inspected the cart pulled by two huge horses - possibly for a future work of art). Then it was almost all downhill to tea, with a gentle tail wind to help us along. We elected for tea in Leatherhead before going our separate ways home. Graham, Ray and I went back over Ashtead Common and with Graham's help we visited Pete Mitchell's bench in Horton Country Park. A very enjoyable day out in good company.
1 comment:
I had a enjoyable ride home,but took a left out of Rusper to Caple/Dorking adding miles total 60 to the ride. I felt a bit lonely on the A24 ! not recomended...
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