Thanks Fnaar, Shadow and Tim for a fine ride indeed. This was only my third trip to the Surrey hills, so it really hits you how it becomes bikeopolis on a sunny weekend. About 110km all in including missed turns, which is more than enough for me to call it a day.
Iphone quality I'm afraid, but here are the pics....
Shadow tops White Down. Admire the determined countenance and manly set of the jaw. Shadow has conquered White Down. He respects the Hill, but the Hill also respects him. Maybe a gentle word from the sponsors for the unzipped shirt, but otherwise chapeaux.
Tim and Fnaar appear to be smiling. Perhaps they stopped for a picnic half way up? With pretty paper napkins and China tea-cups. Mediocre!
Tim, Shadow and Fnaar on the top of Box Hill. It's easy to be cynical about Box Hill as a cycling destination, but it was just stunning today.
Quote of the day, when discussing the sort of bike needed to ride the bridleways of the North Downs Way, came from
@Bollo . I'd said my bike would be fine, as it was made of metal. His plastic and soot, light as a feather, creation "is made of dreams".
It's amazing I can get over those hills if I'm that full of cr@p.
