The Surrey Rumble

Yesterday I rode the Surrey Rumble with the Stragglists.  It isn't the largest event on the British Sportive scene with a maximum of 250 entrants, however it is well organised, and follows a scenic route.

Starting from Downside Village Hall, the route immediately heads upwards.  After just 10km the largest climb is under our belts, then it is the rolling parcours of Surrey.  The first checkpoint was Fishers Farm Park (45km) outside Wisborough Green, the second was Manor Farm Craft Centre (88km) outside Seale.  The ladies at Manor Farm had prepared some fantastic cakes that were a hit with all.

Lengthy stops at both ruined my official time - 5hr 42min (Garmin Connect), however the goal for the day wasn't to post a fantastic time it was to get more miles under the belt.  Coincidentally, it was almost the exact same time I posted in the 30km longer Mutual Community Challenge Tour in January.  That said I was happy with the way I rode - equally I was impressed with the way Dave Thomas rode also.

Next weekend is the SWRC Early Spring Cyclosportive, an opportunity post a better time.

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