A chilly and overcast start did not deter Bob, Keith, Terry Graham, Ed, Tony, Pam and I for meeting at The Vineries for elevenses, with the surprise addition of Robert visiting again from Canada.
Only Graham, Keith, Robert and I were tempted by the prospect of an al fresco lunch at Guildford. We tentatively took the off-road route from Effingham to Horsley fully expecting to turn back finding it too muddy to ride, but it was surprisingly passable! Graham then showed us a short-cut to Horsley station, and no less than four further off-road sections towards Guildford followed, one further suggested by Graham. For the most part they were, fortunately, mud-free.
It didn't prove too cold for lunch at Stoke Park Kiosk, after which we set off on a completely different route home via Jacobs Well, Woking Park and West Byfleet. Unfortunately, Robert had drive train problems at Sutton Green. Keith was able to get him back on the road and we then rode with Robert to Woking station, not far off our route as it happened. Happily the rest of our ride home was uneventful and we parted company at Walton Bridge.
Thanks are due to Graham for excellent route suggestions, and to Keith for technical help. It was a pleasure to see Robert again and I hope his bike is soon fixed and he can ride with us again!
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