Sunday 26th February a rather chilly Northerly headwind, but a mostly bright day, after 4 cancellations, & 1 unexpected guest, 14 Cyclists left via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park, to Roehampton gate, -with 1 more joining-, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge-, with 2 more joining, now 17 Cyclists-, Eel brook Common, Brompton Cemetery, Kensington, Kensington Gdns, Hyde Park, Marylebone, to Maida Vale for lunch at the very hospitable Carlton Tavern, -despite the Pre ordered food e mail getting lost-, very good service, then Paddington Rec to see 2 Plaque’s for Sir Roger Bannister ( From 1951 to 1954, Bannister trained at the track at Paddington Recreation Ground in Maida Vale while he was a medical student at the nearby St Mary’s Hospital. There are two Bannister plaques at the pavilion, both unveiled by him on 10 September 2000; a circular blue plaque and a rectangular historic plaque containing additional information. According to the latter, Bannister was able to train for just an hour each day due to his medical studies. From Wikipedia) a second Plaque for Sir Bradley Wiggins, who went to School nearby (Photo), – Thanks to Steve J for the pointer-, Kilburn, North Kensington, Hammersmith, Ravenscourt Park, C9 to Chiswick Green, Grove park, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, East Sheen- with 1 person, not paying attention, almost crashing into Roadworks-, to Palewell common Cafe for Tea & Bread pudding,- with 1 extra person just finding the group-, Sheen gate, Richmond Park, Kingston gate, Kingston to finish. 30 Miles, 3 new faces, thanks to Amy for back marking & others for marking corners, thanks to John D for the BP.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2162317