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Howard
Having had a bit of time to reflect I think that route works pretty well. I was a bit anxious about the timing but turned out we had plenty of time for a pint or two and still get the last train.
Going up to Abinger the climb is nice, winding, and atmospheric and makes the drag up to Leath feel much flatter than it does on the 5 hills. It also means that the run along the top to Coldharbour is in daylight so you can really blat along and you get the view if you know where the lookout is. The cyclepath alongside the A24 worked well and who doesn't like making silly noises in an underpass? Box Hill is a lovely climb to do fixed, so satisfying to churn up it tapping out a nice regular rhythm and the "return" section has a secluded valley feel. The climb after West Humble was a shocker but the steep section is mercifully short. Although taking the tight line at the hairpin was a mistake, suddenly felt like I was cycling up a flight of stairs.
Great company as always and good to have @edscoble out on his first TNRC/WNKR/ThNKR/DaRK ride.