Woldingham Station MTB

Dave E, Paul M and Trevor to Woldingham Station to meet Barry G, Billy and Mick A for Ev's MTB ride. South over the downs, descending and crossing the M25 towards South Godstone. The climbs were tackled at a steady pace but rapid descents with dust flying from the wheels in the arid conditions. After a small circuit without crossing any roads Ev retraced part of the outward journey and headed for the Haycutter at Broadham Green between Tandridge and Hurst Green. A welcome relief after riding for more than 2 hours. The distance was 18 miles but the average speed was only 8mph due to the continual climbing and descending. Then a short ride of 14 miles back to Woldingham. However Ev had arranged a finale to climb the downs off road on a track ascending for 2 miles from 358 to 900 feet through Titsey Park. Excellent ride with routes that no one was familiar with. Dave, Paul and Trevor returned via Purley and suffered the usual consequences.