Midweek ride to Hanwell

Wednesday 18th September, a cloudy morning, with more Sun in the afternoon, after 2 late cancellations & 1 no show, 15 Cyclists, left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Fulwell, a short bit of Crane river path, Whitton, Hounslow, Osterley, Osterley Park (Photo), Norwood Green- with a loose bag, leading to the tail end missing a turn, soon corrected (leader must make sure we are all together)-, Grand union Canal path to Hanwell for lunch at the delightful & friendly Fox, Churchfields Rec- with the viaduct just visable through the trees-, West Ealing, Hanger Hill, North Ealing, Acton, Acton Park, South Acton, Chiswick Green, Grove park, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, to East Sheen for refreshments at Palewell Common Cafe, Sheen gate Richmond Park, Kingston Gate, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, thanks to Celia for back marking & Toni & John E for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/786525

Evening ride to South Wimbledon

Wednesday 11th September. A rather chilly evening, after 2 late cancellations & 1 no show, 11 Cyclists left via the Guildhall (roadworks on 2 Roads we might use causing a novel route), Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park- with the group split by the level crossing interupting progress-, Cannon Hill Common, Merton park, South Wimbledon for refreshments at the Sultan, -a small navigation hiccup-, Central Wimbledon, 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/879155

Bread pudding ride to Harrow

Sunday 8th September, definitely a day not to pay too much attention to the Forecast (Wet virtually all day), a bright day with a Sunny afternoon 👍, alas a few had cancelled, so just 12 Cyclists left the Market via Kings Rd, Kingston gate Richmond Park, White lodge, Sheen gate, Mortlake, Chiswick Bridge, Grove park, Chiswick, Acton, West Acton, Park Royal, Stonebridge park, Wembley, Preston, Kenton, Belmont, to Harrow for lunch at ‘Duck in the Pond’ (Ember Inns), Harrow Weald, Headstone Manor Rec, West Harrow Rec, South Harrow, Northolt, Northala Fields (Photo), the newly complete Kensington Rd path & Roundabout, Southall, Norwood Green, Osterley Park, Osterley, Isleworth, Mogden, Twickenham- The leader must remember the Subway near Kneller Gardens, is liable to flooding after heavy rain as there was the previous Evening-, to Kneller Gardens for Tea & refreshments, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 40 Miles, Thanks to John E for back marking.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/755785

Midweek ride to Pimlico

Wednesday 21st August, A mostly Sunny morning, cloudier in the afternoon, after 1 cancellation, 14 Cyclists left via North Kingston, Kingston gate Richmond Park, White lodge, Roehampton Gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge, Fulham, Eel brook Common, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, a rather congested Chelsea, to pause & pose for a Photo, with some ‘special friends’, Victoria, to Pimlico for lunch at the always reliable White Swan, Vauxhall Bridge, the Oval, Stockwell, Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, a brief visit to the Wandle Trail, to Wimbledon Park for refreshments, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, thanks to Toni & a little bit from Chris F for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2710703

Who knew, Elephants, Rhino’s, Hippo’s could ride a bike? Lindsay

Bread Pudding ride to Pyrford Lock

A slightly cloudy Morning, with more Sun after lunch, after 1 late booking, 20 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, leave via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill Green- adding 1 more for group 2-, Weston Green, Esher- 1 more for group 1-, Walton, Weybridge, Brooklands Park (Photo’s), Byfleet village, Wisley, to Pyrford Lock for lunch at the Anchor (Hall & Woodhouse)- joined by 1 more for group 2 (23)-, Wanham gates, Ripley Green, Ockham, Hatchford, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont Lake Cafe (National Trust), for refreshments, Esher, Hinchley wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, 3 new faces, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to Steve D & Andrea E for back marking each group.

Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2313436

Group 2, Brooklands Museum gate: Bai

Group 1, near Brooklands Museum, with Concorde just poking its tail & nose through the trees: Lindsay

Evening ride to Twickenham

Wednesday 14th August, a rather sultry Evening saw a round Dozen Cyclists leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park- joined by 1 more (13)-, Petersham gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, St Margerets, Isleworth, Whitton, to Twickenham for refreshments at the ‘Sussex Arms (Big Smoke), Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 12 Miles, thanks to Jon White for back marking

Challenge ride to Downe

Sunday 4th August, a largely Sunny warm day, after 1 late cancellation, 1 person unable to unlock their Bike, with 1 unexpected guest, 22 Cyclists split into 2 groups, from the Fountain, New Malden, via Motspur park, North Cheam, Pyl Brook path, Sutton, the Wrythe, Hackbridge, Beddington Park, Beddington, Croydon- with 1 of group 1 mis-timing crossing the Tram track, suffering a tumble, a quick check all was OK & a minor adjustment to straighten the handlebars-, Selhurst, Heavers Meadow, Woodside, Ashburton Field, Shirley, West Wickham, Coney hall, Keston, to Downe for a very enjoyable lunch at the delightful Queens Head- with a rendiition of ‘When that I was’, then a short detour to Down House, home of Charles Darwin-, (Photo), a long gentle descent to High Elms, Farnborough, Orpington, Crofton, Southborough, Norman Park, Bromley, to Beckenham for Tea & refreshments at Kelsey Park Cafe, a short walk through the Park to enjoy the Scenery, Elmers end, South Norwood Country Park, South Norwood, Heavers Meadow, Thornton heath, Pollards Hill, Mitcham, Morden Hall Park, Merton park, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, to finish back in New Malden. 45 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Bai for leading group 2, thanks to Chris F & Amy for back marking each group, thanks to Nigel & Will for the musical interlude. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2152617

Bread pudding ride to Harmondsworth

Sunday 28th July, a gorgeous Sunny day, with 1 late cancellation & 1 unannounced guest, 16 Cyclists left via Kingston Bridge, Bushy Park, Hampton, Hanworth, Sunbury- with a touch of wheels, 1 cyclist suffered a fall, after a quick check, swiftly remounted-, Ashford, Stanwell, Stanwell moor, Poyle, Harmondsworth Moor, to Harmondsworth for a split lunch, some at the Five Bells, the majority at the Crown, then a visit to the Great Barn, back on the Bikes, Sipson, Harlington, Hayes, to join the Grand Union Canal towpath, Southall, Norwood Green, to Osterley Park for refreshments, at the Stables Cafe, also a Photo before leaving the Park, Osterley, Hounslow, Whitton, Twickenham, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking & others for watching corners. Map :- www.plotaroute.com/route/840250

Midweek ride to West Horsley

Wednesday 24th July, a largely bright, somewhat humid day saw 16 Cyclists, split into 2 groups, no wait, 1 extra unannounced guest wants to join group 2, leave via Portsmouth Rd, Long Ditton, joined by 1 more for group 1, Hinchley wood, Esher, 1 more for group 2- total 19-, Fairmile, Cobham, Hatchford, Ockham, to West Horsley, to find the Pub not yet open, we’re ‘Twirlies’🤣- a term some here when trying to use a Bus Pass, ‘too early‘- , soon we found the landlord, so lunch at the Barley Mow, even though a couple of food orders did need chasing, East Horsley, Horsley Common, Effingham, Bookham, Fetcham & Pond (Photo group 1), Leatherhead, Ashtead,- almost losing group 1 back marker-, Ashtead Park, Woodcote, Rosebury Park, Epsom, to Alexandra Park, only to find the intended Tea stop had gone on holiday this very day, a quick discussion, group 2 settled on a Tea stop in Ewell village, group 1 continued, West Ewell, Hogsmill Park, to Court Farm Garden centre Cafe, for there Tea stop, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 33 Miles, special thanks to Nigel for leading group 2, thanks to Dave P & Toni for back marking each group. Map:-www.plotaroute.com/route/1508730

Evening ride to Ewell

Wednesday 17th July, a mostly Sunny evening, after 2 late cancellations, just 7 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Malden Manor, Cuddington, Auriol Park, Stoneleigh- with a small Road rage incident, thanks to Christine for standing up to the driver-, Nonsuch Park, East Ewell, to Ewell Village for refreshments at the Wheatsheaf,- although we arrived just after the Clarencourt off Road group, we managed to beat most of them to the Bar🍺👍-, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, thanks to John E for back marking.. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2318838

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