Five riders met on a misty, foggy, chilly November day: Adam D, Bill K, Jigs, myself and Bill M was leading. It’s now starting to get a little boggy out there, but our route was interesting with a historical, educational stop on Epsom Common to read up on the Roman Villa that once stood on the site in this photograph.
Some old relics where still in evidence around the official sign!
After we’d been educated, we headed off in the direction of Claygate via Prince’s Coverts after crossing the A24, busy as usual. This time the climb up to Claygate via Arbrook Common was avoided and the option for the flatter Claygate Common approach was used.
Nice food was to be purchased as usual at the cricket club including these spidery cakes from Halloween!
The sun kept making brief appearances on the way back through South Chessington and our final stretch of the route was along the Hogsmill River back to Cheam.
Good rider, good company, good food.
18.5 miles, 780ft of climbing.