Sunrise Cafe (0830-1430, TW17 8SE, TQ094682) in Upper Halliford. Roughly 1/4 mile N of Squires just beyond the Goat pub/restaurant.
Who knows what other changes the 2022 Jubilee will bring so we'll decide on the day. For me the 2002 Jubilee meant four days of more or less continuous rain in SW Scotland. 2022 must be better.
Author: RaasayWarden
Surbiton station was busy with bikes heading for central London. In contrast I was "no mates" until Steph arrived for her first C&M ride in three years. At Bentley two became six as Simon was on Platform 2 with Lillian, Ed and Ray unloading in the car park; Ed seemingly unaffected when a bike landed on his head. Woeful navigation added 100 yards on the busy A325 to the short mileage to Alice Holt Visitor Centre/Cafe where amongst a sea of visitors we found Dave who'd cycled from home.
East through Millbridge and Tilford we meet head-on the London (actually Brooklands!) to Brighton Classics Rally, Rural Life being their 11s stop. Before Rushmoor we turned west to Frensham Little Pond where Dave and Steph forded. Emptier roads now led to the faster flowing Lindford ford which only Dave braved - concrete base, around six inches deep. Beyond Bordon was a climb past Temple, not particular hard but unexpectedly steepest at top where a portaloo was put to good use.
In Selborne Dave headed for Alton railway station. In contrast we settled on the Gilbert White cafe. It was quiet until Simon's bottle of beer became a fountain on opening; he was more than happy to accept a two for one offer - the second being almost frothless. The leisurely lunch concluded with cakes for two gourmands and a loose toilet door handle.
With two cars to rescue we headed back through the village taking quiet roads towards Blackmoor and Binsted. We paused only briefly to admire Oakhanger MOD "Balls", The double climb to Binsted was unwelcome - all seemed lost. But the downhill was fast and furious. And under ten minutes to wait at the station.
A contribution from Gilbert White aka Ray
Author: RaasayWarden
Surrey and Hampshire ride of between 25 and 30 miles; exact route decided on the day. It could include easy(!) offroad sections where alternatives might be fast link roads like the A325, A287 and B3009.
If you intend to ride all/part way to 11s, let me know in advance and I'll stretch 11s to fit.
Since my initial survey a normal train service has resumed hourly (out: 0830, 0930, 1030, etc) back (14:23, 15:23, 16:23). Fast to/from Woking so
0930 Surbiton Railway Station. Buy a Sunday Out Return to Alton (not Bentley).
There's no difference in price; Alton has a half-hourly service from 1315.
1020 Arrive Bentley for offroad through the forest to:
1030 11s Alice Holt Cafe/Visitor Centre.
1330 Lunch Selborne (hopefully, around 15 miles from 11s)
Back to Bentley with no teastop (but you decide) ,around 10 miles.
Author: RaasayWarden
A lovely day saw Bob, Tony, Simon, Diane, Sabrina, Bernard, Graham and I meet at Morrisons, Weybridge for elevenses. Apart from a slight niggle over the huge difference in cost (but small difference in size) between large and medium coffees, this cafe is definitely the best value for elevenses in the area, and it has straightforward order-and pay-at-the-counter system unlike some local garden centres I could name!
Everyone was keen to get back out into the sunshine and we set off promptly towards Windlesham, where Ray Wren joined us. Despite a slightly circuitous route to Windlesham we had still arrived there in plenty of time to cover the additional few miles to The Kings Arms at Bagshot. Simon discovered this pub for us last year and it too serves capacious meals at very reasonable prices with quick, efficient service.
Bernard was all right, really, he was just resting his head! Suitably refreshed and with plenty of time in hand we headed for tea at Great Cockcrow for the first time this year. There have been some changes there and the friendly couple who have been serving us teas every summer since time immemorial have now departed. The cakes aren't quite as good now, but it would still be a good place to stop even without the trains!
Thanks all for your company and thanks to Graham for back-marking all day.
Author: David W
Sunday's ride will begin from Morrisons, Weybridge as published.
Lunch can still be at The Claude Duvall, Camberley if wished, but could be moved to The Sun, Windlesham, or The Kings Head, Bagshot if preferred, enabling tea at Great Cockrow Railway.
Please let me know if you any strong preferences.
Author: David W
Just four (Anne, Graham, Jennie, Keith ) at Stoke DAbernon and no ride due to conflicting forecasts of rain. For me a return through steady drizzle increasing intensity as I neared home
Author: RaasayWarden
Ann 15 May 2022 at 15:40 BST
I went to lunch at Epsom wetherspoons and met Bob, Terry and Ray who were sitting outside in the rain (under a leaky umbrella) I assumed to watch their bikes but they all came by car or bus!
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