wo weeks ago, I had a monumental accident, nearly losing my eye in the process, but as the stitches were now out, it was time to get back on that horse !!!
Taking my nurse maid, we met a friend who said that he would lead us on a route the Surrey Hills, we had ridden on a lot of the roads, but this was to be a mountain bike ride.
Heading off from Peaslake, we quickly started climbing. This was fine especially after all the riding we had done this year. It didn't take long before we arrived at Yoghurt Pots, which we took slowly for a sighter, came back around and hit it harder. There were a few scary moments where I lost the front and memories of my face skidding on the road, but I banished them aside and kept it upright !!!
A long climb beckoned, all the way up to Leith Hill. We've ridden most roads around there, but off road, it takes you up to a tower, and a cafe within, something I never knew was up there !!!
Tea-ed up, we then went down, following bits of single track, we arrived at the A25 which we crossed over and followed some more byways and farm lanes. Next we crossed White Down Lane, and after more byways, we arrived again at the A25 at Arbinger Hamer. Up we climbed, a nice long drag before we had one last section, Barry Knows Best. A little bit technical, but once down, we rolled back to the car and finished the ride.
It was great to be back out, it was only 31ish ks, but over 800 metres of climbing, a nice way to start the weekend !!!
Link to the route -
http://www.strava.com/activities/231121962
Interesting to note that DH Racers use 26" wheels-probably because they turn in quicker...
