Same ride as last week but the other way round and turning for home further west. Whereas last week ride was dry, this weeks started in drizzle (with the promise of rain and even thunder), making the chalk off-road climbs and descents slippery.
Taking advantage being without gainful employment I met up up with a friend and started the ride at 5pm. Starting from Dorking we climbed up behind Denbies Vineyard up to Ranmore where we picked our way downhill to Abinger Hammer crossing the A25. Climbing our way into the west side of Hurt Wood before descending to Holmbury St Mary along wide, deserted tracks, I was struck by what a good area this was for mountain bikers of all abilities. Taking the road south towards Forest Green we turned left onto a bridleway to a long and steady climb through woods to Leith Hill Tower before descending in the mist on the Greensand Way to miss the sanded track up from Westcott taken the week before. The track lead onto the road to the Wotton Hatch pub where we turned right onto the A25 and a bit of road work home just before dusk.
A great ride when it would have been easy to talk yourself out of it and stay at home (although can anyone recommend mudguards for a carbon bike?). It looks as though I'll have to wait until next week (Thurday night not Wednesday - prior engagement!), to use try the lights off-road, maybe starting at 7pm if anyone is interested.
Steve
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