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2 part ride to Hampton & Sunbury

Sunday 27th September, Part 1. A largely Sunny morning, after 1 late cancellation, with 2 unexpected guests, 14 Cyclists left via Norbiton, Kingston gate Richmond Park, the Tamsin trail, Petersham gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, St Margarets, Twickenham, Fulwell, Hampton Hill, to Hampton for lunch at the Jolly Coopers- joined by 1 more (15)-, Bushy Park (photo), a very congested Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Sub-total 16 Miles, thanks to Chris F for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/3432255

Bushy Park, no Deer in sight: Ellie

Part 2, A bit more cloudy, saying farewell to 9, welcome to 2 fresh faces, 8 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Walton, Walton Bridge, Shepperton, Halliford, to Sunbury for refreshments at the Walled Garden cafe, Hampton, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick (not quite so busy as earlier), Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Sub-total 16 Miles, Total 32 Miles, thanks to Andrea C for back marking. Map :- www.plotaroute.com/route/924654

Midweek ride to Pimlico

Wednesday 16th September, A mostly bright day, with some threatening clouds, after 1 late cancellation, 1 no show- or not, more later-, 1 surprise guest, 9 Cyclists left via North Kingston, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge- Subway still closed-, Fulham, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington- with a short detour due to Roadworks-, Chelsea, Ebury Bridge, to Pimlico for lunch at the White Swan (McMullens), – also joined by 2 more, including the missing starter, leaders confusion!-, Vauxhall Bridge, Oval, Stockwell, Loughborough, Brixton (Photo- David Bowie Lyrics Mural-), Brockwell Park, Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, to Tooting Bec Common for refreshments, Tooting, Colliers wood, Morden Hall Park, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Mags & Lindsay for sharing back marking. Map www.plotaroute.com/route/2710703

Evening ride to Twickenham

Wednesday 9th September, A pleasant slightly cloudy evening, after 2 late cancellations, with 1 unexpected guest, 10 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park- with most deciding it was a little chilly, so another layer required-, Hampton, Hanworth, Hanworth Park, – is our leader taking us on a Night hike, certainly seems like it-, Leitrim Park, Crane river path, Kneller Gardens -briefly interrupting a ‘Bat walk’-, to Twickenham for refreshments at the Sussex Arms, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles. Thanks to John E for back marking. Map www.plotaroute.com/route/600254

Special tribute ride for Bai

Sunday 6th September. A bright Sunny Morning, saw 26 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Fairfield, Norbiton, New Malden, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, Higher Green, Epsom Downs, Tattenham corner, to Tadworth for lunch at the Blue Anchor (M & B),- joined by 1 more (27), Walton on the Hill, Walton Heath, Lower Kingswood, to Chipstead, for a very special Tea & refreshment stop at our good friend Andrea’s house & woodland garden,- joined by a few non Cyclists-, slightly more overcast for the return, more Chipstead, Banstead, East Ewell, Ewell village, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, special thanks to Mags for leading group 2, thanks to Lindsay & Will for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/3075810 Any Photo’s can be added to our Bai collection: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oZCgUjcP3UeWnQva6

All together at Andrea’s Tea stop: Lindsay

Bread pudding ride to Pyrford Lock

Sunday 23rd August. A mostly Bright sunny day, after 1 late cancellation, with 1 late booking, 17 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher- group 1 joined by 1 more (18)-, Fairmile,- with the tail end of group 1 missing a turn, but re-routing to join the group a bit further-, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, Wisley Lane, to Pyrford Lock for lunch at the always lovely Anchor (Hall & Woodhouse), back tracking a little, to ‘Muddy lane’, Byfleet, Brooklands Park, Weybridge, to Whiteley village for refreshments at the Community Cafe, (Photo), now just 1 group, Hersham, Esher, Weston Green, Giggshill Green, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, 2 new faces & a Tandem, special thanks to Celia for leading group 2, thanks to Chris F & Ellie for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2006267

Whiteley village, near the Cafe: Lindsay

Midweek ride to Ashtead

Wednesday 19th August, a largely warm, cloudy day with some glimpses of Sun, after 2 late cancellations, 1 late booking & 1 surprise guest, 15 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Cheam Park, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, Nescot Path, Epsom, Woodcote, Ashtead Park, to Ashtead for lunch at the Woodman (Ember Inns), Leatherhead- including some badly laid out Roadworks-, Fetcham, Bookham Common, Downside, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont lakes- with an improved layout, or not & still no proper Cycle parking-, Esher, Hinchley wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Toni for back marking & others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/312617

Bookham Common, near Isle of Wight Pond: Lindsay

Evening ride to South Wimbledon

Eclipse courtesy of Christina, with assistance from John’s eclipse specs.

As a special treat, I had arranged for a Solar eclipse to occur before the start, so we decamped briefly to the bottom of Kingston Bridge, for a good view of the Eclipse, then, a warm evening, with 3 late cancellations, 9 Cyclists left- 1 had to return to the start to retrieve a helmet-, via Lower Marsh, Berrylands- joined by 1 more (10)-, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, Morden Hall Park, part of the Wandle trail, to South Wimbledon for refreshments at the Trafalgar- a popular community Pub under threat of redevelopment, save the Traf-, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 14 Miles, thanks to Andrea E for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/3075615

Challenge ride to Warlingham

Sunday 9th August. Another very warm day in prospect, so not a surprise that we had 4 late cancellations, 1 no show, plus 1 late booking & 1 surprise guest, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, North Cheam, Benhilton, – with a small navigational mishap, (see dotted line on Map for intended route)-, Carshalton, Wallington, Waddon, South Croydon, Sanderstead, Hamsey Green, to Warlingham for lunch at the Harrow (Vintage Inns), Chelsham, Fickleshole, Wickham Court, West Wickham, Shirley, Ashburton Field (Photo), Woodside, Heavers Meadow, Thornton heath, Pollards hill, Mitcham, Phipps bridge, to Morden Hall Park for refreshments at the Stables Cafe, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 43 Miles, 2 new faces, special thanks to Lindsay for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route//821611

Ashburton Field, with both Ccrystal Palace mast’s in the far distance: Lindsay

Bread pudding ride to Harmondsworth

Sunday 26th July. A rather grey start, but mostly sunny day, with a bit of Headwind in the morning, after 2 late cancellations, but 2 late bookings, 14 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Strawberry hill, Twickenham, Mogden, Isleworth, Osterley, Osterley Park, Norwood Green, North Hyde, Southall, part of the Grand Union Canal path, Hayes, Harlington, Sipson, to Harmondsworth, for lunch at the always friendly Crown, with an added bonus of Morris dancers performing nearby, also paying a visit to the Great Barn, then Harmondsworth Moor- with a new not so Cycle friendly entry gate-, Poyle- including meeting a small Posse of ‘Sou’westers’ (Cycling UK)-, now with a welcome Tailwind, Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Bedfont, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, to Bushy Park (Photo), for refreshments at the Pheasantry, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Ellie for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/285856

Bushy Park, near Hampton Hill gate: Lindsay

Evening ride to Ewell

Wednesday 22nd July. A bright evening with 1 cancellation & 1 no show, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Tolworth, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, to Ewell village, for refreshments at the always delightful Wheatsheaf, also several other Cyclists,-including a group of Mountain Bikers-, a short stretch of Hogsmill path, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to Earl for back marking, for the first time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2318838