It was just a touch breezy today and I had already scaled back the planned ride to take account of the expected headwind. A very creditable contingent (Tony, Robert, Pam, Terry, Graham, Dave and Jennie J, Andy, Keith and me) battled with the elements to reached elevenses at Brookwood, a venue not used by the C & M for some years.
Graham and Tony wisely turned back for home leaving the rest of us to head towards Guildford, although Terry left us part way. One benefit of the recent windy weather was that Muddy Lane, which has been more like a waterlogged lane for the past few months, had dried out to something at least rideable! After that it was the back doubles of Woking to Jacobs Well, and then a mystery tour of Guildford which led us towards the cathedral looming on the skyline. The plan had been to continue up there but Keith fortunately suggested an alternative meander through the groves of academe (Surrey University) to take us to the town centre. I'll do anything to avoid a hill and was happy to agree to his suggestion, although I didn't have a clue where I was going. It turned out to be an enchanted land of lakes, water spouts, parkland and elaborate planting.
By mere chance we didn't get lost and arrived at Wetherspoons for 1.00 pm lunch. Dave and Jennie made their own way back but the rest of us at last got some benefit from the wind and were blown back to Ripley from where we went our separate ways.
Thanks to all for your company.
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