Sunday March 25th

Ten rode away from Stoke d'Abernon - destination Guildford. Thanks to dry conditions we were able to use the tracks to Downside then continued westish to Ripley passing the 'exclusive apartments' in what was The Hautboy at Ockham. Lady Harberton must be laughing. A quiet stretch to Send ended by joining the Send Road but we soon left that to head for Jacobs Well. Shortly after the railway bridge in Saltbox Road we turned onto the bridleway which led to Stoughton. A short diversion was made to briefly view the CTC/Cycling UK office (see Tony's photo) before proceding to the almost empty Rowbarge. Hope that isn't a bad sign, but it was busier durintg the week Traditional Sunday roasts aren't served here but normal pub grub is, and very nice it was too.

My original plan had been to use the towpath after lunch but when doing my recce I found trees were being pollarded and other 'works' taking place which made the towpath unrideable. Perhaps we can use that route in the summer  Fortunately there is a cycle path from The Rowbarge over the A3 and alongside the A25 to the junction with London Road. A short stretch of busy road then we turned into Waylea Avenue and via various residential roads in Burpham we soon arrived at the start of the cycle track alongside the A3, from where it was a short distance to Pinnocks at Ripley.

A pleasant rainless, sunless, hillless ride, thanks all for company and backmarkers (assorted).

Two points: Lilian, Pam, David W, Vic, Graham, Ed, Ged, SimonTony Hopkins, Terry.

One point: Maureen, Jeff, Donald, Alan.

Terry

Author: Terry