Wednesday 30th April. A warm Sunny evening after 2 late cancellations & 2 no shows, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchl;ey wood, Littleworth Common, Esher, to Molesey for refreshments at the delightful Bell, a bit more Molesey, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd, to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Jon W for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1207451
Author: rogerdodge59
Bread pudding ride to Maida Vale
Sunday 27th April, A mostly Sunny day after 1 late cancellation & 1 very late booking, 23 Cyclists split into 2 groups leave via North Kingston, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge- to find the exit from the Subway under the Bridge closed, luckily the Road was not too busy-, Fulham, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, Kensington Gardens, (Photo group 2), Hyde Park, Marylebone, to Maida Vale for lunch at the usually excellent Carlton Tavern, however this time, a few lunches were somewhat slow in delivery, Kilburn, North Kensington, Shepherds bush, Hammersmith, -with a late change of plan-, the recently opened to Cyclists, Hammersmith Bridge, (Photo group 1), Barnes- to find one of the level crossings blocked-, another small detour via Vine Rd Rec-, (with pre warning for group 2, a different more direct route via Lonsdale Rd), to Palewell Field for Tea & refreshments, Sheen gate Richmond Park, Ham gate, Ham, to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to John E & Neil for back marking each group.
www.plotaroute.com/route/2162317
Midweek ride to Hammersmith
Wednesday 16th April, A mostly bright Sunny day saw 22 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave towards Skerne Rd, unfortunately faulty Traffic Lights meant they soon joined up again, after splitting a second time via Canbury Gardens, Ham, Ham gate Richmond Park- a Wardrobe adjustment for group 1 meant group 2 almost caught up a second time-, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney (new improved approach to Putney Bridge 👍), Bishops Park, a very twisty route through part of Fulham & Hammersmith, to lunch at the Plough & Harrow (Wetherspoons), Cycleway 9 to Chiswick, Acton Green (Photo group 1), the delightful architecture of Bedford park, Acton, – now with a slight Headwind-, Gunnersbury Park, Carville Hall Park South, Brentford, to Syon Park for refreshments at the Clocktower Cafe, -after group 2 Photo, we elected to go as 1 group as a few had departed for home-, Isleworth, Whitton, Twickenham, Fulwell, Bushy Park, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 28 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Mags for leading group 2, thanks to Ellie & Toni for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1033328
Bread pudding ride to West Wickham
Sunday 6th April, a glorious sunny day, with a slightly chilly headwind/ breeze, after 1 cancellation & 1 late booking, 19 Cyclists split into 2 groups, leave via Fairfield, Norbiton, New Malden, Raynes park, Merton park, Morden hall Park, Colliers wood, Tooting- group 1 joined by 1 more-, Streatham Vale, Norbury, Thornton heath, Heavers Meadow, Woodside, Ashburton Fields- with a long stretch of Path strewn with broken glass (was it a deliberate ploy to cause flat tyres?)- (photo group 2), Elmers end, Park Langley (Photo group 1), to West Wickham, for lunch at the Raiilway (Ember Inns),- after a small adjustment to 1 saddle-, Shirley, Addiscombe, Lloyd Park, South Croydon, Waddon, Beddington, Beddington Park, to Carshalton for Tea & refreshments at Sassis in the Grove, Benhill, Pyl Brook path, North Cheam, Motspur park, New Malden, Berrylands- to visit ‘Derek’s Bridge’ (an old friend, who used to Cycle regularly with us), Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 38 Miles, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to Celia & Chris F for back marking each group.
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1579827
Group 1 Park Langley: Roger
2 part ride to Sunbury & Tolworth
Sunday 23rd March, Part 1, A largly overcast morning, after 1 cancellation, with 3 unexpected guests, 24 Cyclists split into 2 groups, with the Hampton Court Half Marathon taking place on part of the route, we took a small detour via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth Common (Photo group 1), Esher, Walton, Walton Bridge, Shepperton (Photo group 2), Halliford, to Sunbury for lunch at the Flower pot (Brakspear Pubs), -with some of group 2 having other commitments, it was easy to return as 1 group-, more Sunbury, Hampton, Bushy Park, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Sub-total 18 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to Yee-liu & Neil for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2551761
Part 2 With slightly darker clouds & just a few drips & drops, not enough to don Waterproofs, saying farewell to 14, welcome to 5 fresh faces, 15 Cyclists left via Fairfield, Norbiton, New Malden, Motspur park, Joseph Hood Park, Mayflower Park (Photo), Worcester park, Auriol Park, West Ewell, to Tolworth for Tea & refreshments at Court Farm Cafe- also a surprise guest ahem just happened to be there (Photo)-, Berrylands, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2906258
With John Dunn at the afternoon Tea stop: Norie
Midweek ride to Addlestone
Wednesday 12th March. Yet another day not to pay too much attention to the Forecast, although the Temperature had returned to more wintery settings, aside from a few drops of Rain as we reached lunch, the rest of the day was dry & quite Sunny🌞. After 3 cancellations, 12 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Esher, Walton, Weybridge, Brooklands Park ( now without the Fun fair), Byfleet, New Haw, Row town, to Addlestone for lunch at the very friendly & delightful Pelican, -with a very quick service, we were soon on the Road again-, Chertsey Mead, Chertsey Bridge (Photo), Shepperton, Haliford, to Sunbury for Tea & refreshments at the Walled Garden (the Tapestry is also well worth a visit), more Sunbury, Hampton, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston, -possibly a record for an early finish, by 3.40pm. Total 28 Miles, thanks to Ellie for back marking.
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1868983
Breadpudding ride to Ripley
Sunday 9th March. A bright Sunny day, after 2 late cancellations, 28 Cyclists (a post Covid record), had to battle there way through the ‘Fun runners’, split into 2 groups, leave via Surbiton, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Esher- Group 2 joined by 1 more (29)-, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford,- with increasing numbers of Car traffic, trying to find alternative routes due to the M25 closure-, Ockham, to Ripley for lunch at the Jovial Sailor (Barons Pubs)- joined by 1 more (30)-, Send Marsh (Photo group 1), Newark, Pyrford, (Photo Group 2), a short stretch of Wey navigation path, Byfleet (very congested), Brooklands Park- having to detour around the Fun fair-, Weybridge, Walton, Molesey to Molesey Cricket Club for Tea & refreshments at Miss Polly’s, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to Andrea C & Amy for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1557141
Bread pudding ride to Northolt
Sunday 23rd February, Mostly cloudy skies, with 1 late booking, 3 cancellations & 1 unexpected guest, 16 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, thanks to Mags for the reminder that there was a Road closure, just after the start, best avoided, so via Skerne Rd, Kingston gate Richmond Park, Sheen gate, Mortlake- group 2 joined by 1 more-, Chiswick Bridge, Chiswick Green, Acton, North Ealing, Pitshanger, Pitshanger Park, Perivale, Greenford, to Northolt for lunch at the Greenwood Hotel (Wetherspoons), – now with a strong blustery Headwind-, Northolt Village (Photo Group 1), Southall, Norwood Green, Osterley Park, (Photo group 2), Osterley, Hounslow, Whitton, Kneller Gardens (no enthusiasim for a Tea stop, as Rain was threatening), Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston.30 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Mags for leading group 2 & the reminder, thanks to Chris F & Andrea E for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/909611
Midweek ride to Woodmansterne
Wednesday 19th February. A mostly overcast day, with glimpses of Sun, stll rather chilly, after 2 late cancellations, 18 Cyclists split into 2 groups, via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Tolworth- having to dismount to pass a crashed Car & cut down traffic lights!- West Ewell, Epsom, Epsom Downs (Photo group 1), Tattenham corner, Burgh Heath (Photo group 2), Banstead, to Woodmansterne for lunch at the Woodman (Stonegate Pubs), a slight delay, with traffic having to go slow past a fallen Tree, Wallington, Beddington,- with Group 1 leader taking an embarrissing tumble-, Beddington Park, Hackbridge, Wandle Trail, Morden, to Morden Hall Park for Tea & refreshments,- now just 1 group-, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, Special thanks to Mags for leading group 2, thanks to John E & Toni for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/945357
Challenge ride to Eltham
Sunday 9th February. With a rather damp day forecast, not too surprised to have 4 cancellations, but as it turned out, a day to ignore the Forecast, a chilly but otherwise dry day, until very late afternoon, 14 Cyclists left from the Fountain, via Motspur park, Lower Morden, Morden Park, Morden, Mitcham, Pollards hill, Thornton heath, South Norwood, Crystal Palace Park, Penge, Beckenham- joined by 1 more-, Becklenham Place Park, Downham, Chinbrook, Mottingham, to Eltham for lunch at the GPO (aka the old Post Office, Portobello Pubs),- joined by 1 more late arrival (16)-, a bit more Eltham, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Lewisham, Waterlink way, Brockley, to Peckham Rye Common for Tea & refreshments at the Round Cafe, East Dulwich, Dulwich Park, Brockwell Park (Photo), Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, Tooting Bec Common, Tooting, Colliers wood, South Wimbledon- now with lighht Drizzle-, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, to finish back in New Malden. Total 42 Miles, thanks to Amy & Neil for sharing the Back marker duties, thanks to Bai for being ready to lead a second group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1016150
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