Wednesday 21st September, a pleasant day, with light clouds, with 1 late cancellation, & 1 unexpected guest, 21 Cyclists split into 2 groups leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park, White Lodge, Roehampton gate, Barnes Common, Putney, Putney Bridge, with 1 more joining group 1, Fulham, Eel Brook Common, Brompton Cemetery, South Kensington, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Marylebone, to Maida Vale for lunch at the always friendly Carlton Tavern, Kilburn, North Kensington, Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith to Ravens court Park for Tea & refreshments at W6 Garden centre Cafe, then the new C9 Cycle track, to Turnham Green, Grove park, -with a long wait at the level crossing allowing group 2 to catch the tail of group 1-, Chiswick Bridge, Mortlake, East Sheen, Sheen gate Richmond Park, White lodge, Ham Cross, Kingston gate, to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, 5 new faces, special thanks to Steve F fior leading group 2 at short notice, thanks to John E & Steve D for back marking. Apologies, no Photo’s this time. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1691708
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Evening ride to Wimbledon
Wednesday 14th September. A light cloudy evening, with 1 no show, but 1 extra guest, made it a record for aan evening ride, 18 Cyclists leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Motspur park, Cannon Hill, Morden, South Wimbledon, to Wimbledon for refreshments at Wibbas down Inn (Wetherspoons), -with the leader needing to repair a loose connection for his lights-, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes park, the Beeline, New Malden, Norbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 14 Miles, thanks to Jon W for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/879155
2 part ride to Molesey & Marble hill Park
Sunday 11th September. Part 1, a largely bright Morning, after 2 late cancellations, 23 Cyclists split into 2 groups leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Long Ditton, Hinchley wood, Littleworth Common, Esher, to Molesey -with group 1 arriving a little early, so a small extra circuit (see red dotted line on Map), for lunch at the Bell (Greene King), East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Rd to finish back in Kingston. Sub Total 13 Miles, 3 new faces, Special thanks to Mags for leading group 2, thanks to Chris F & Toni for back marking each group.
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1684206
Part 2. With some more Cloud, but still pleasant, saying farewell to 12 & hello to 2 fresh faces, 13 Cyclists -wait a sec 2 more have managed to tag onto the back, 15 in all-, left via Skerne Rd, Kingston Gate Richmond Park, the Tamsin trail to Petersham Gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, Ducks Walk, Isleworth, Cole park, St Margarets, to Marble hill Park for Tea & Bread Pudding, & Photo, Thames Path, to Twickenham, to find the Thames encroaching on the intended route, hence a short walk through the Churchyard, York St, (see red dotted line on Map), then rejoin the intended route, Strawberry hill, Fulwell, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in the Market place. Sub total 13 Miles, Total 26 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2031066
Evening ride to Twickenham
A pleasant balmy evening saw 16 Cyclists in 1 group leave via Skerne Rd, Latchmere, Ham gate Richmond Park to Petersham gate, Richmond Bridge, Ducks walk, Isleworth, Cole park, Railway path, to Twickenham for refreshment at the ‘Sussex Arms’, Fulwell, Bushy Park, -with some ‘residents on a Stag do’ (sorry Rob, I had to nick that one)-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish. Total 11 Miles, 1 new face, thanks to John E for back marking.
Bread pudding ride to Pyrford Lock
Sunday 21st August. A mostly Sunny day saw 22 Cyclists (and no Phantoms !) split into 2 groups, leave via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill green, Weston Green, Esher, Walton on Thames, Weybridge -with 1 more joining group 2-, Brooklands Park, Byfleet & ‘Muddy lane’ (I’m pleased to say it’s not), Wisley to Pyrford Lock- group 1 took the opportunity for a Photo-, for lunch at ‘the Anchor’ (Hall & Woodhouse), then about to depart, -a small delay whilst a broken cable was attended to-, groups briefly as one, Pyrford, Walsham Gates, Ripley Green, Ockham Mill, Ockham, (with a handily closed Road), Hatchford, Cobham, Fairmile, to Claremont Gardens for Tea & Bread pudding, Esher, Hinchley wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton to finish back in Kingston. Total 29 Miles, special thanks to Mags for leading group 2, thanks to Toni & Will for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/2006267
Midweek ride to Greenford
Wednesday 17th August, with Rain, thunder & Lightening in the Forecast, the late afternoon rain was a welcome sight for some… However 14 Cyclists left via Skerne Rd, Aerospace estate, Ham, Ham gate, Richmond Park, Sheen gate, Mortlake, Chiswick Bridge, Chiswick green, Acton, Ealing, Pitshanger Park, Perivale, Grand union canal path to Greenford for lunch at the Black Horse (with own Sandwiches, as Pub Kitchen out of use), Greenford, Southall, Norwood green, Osterley Park, Hounslow, Whitton, -with darkening skies, a vote elected to forego the Tea stop, it didn’t matter much, because the Heavens opened very soon afterwards-, Twickenham, Strawberry hill, Teddington, Hampton wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 28 Miles, Thanks to Dave P for back marking, apologies I forgot to take a Photo this time.
Bread pudding Challenge ride to Newdigate
Sunday 7th August. Another gorgeous Sunny day, saw 14 Cyclists gather at Tolworth Station, then via West Ewell, Epsom, Epsom downs, -collecting 1 more Cyclist-, Tadworth, Walton on the Hill, Pebble Coombe, Betchworth, Brockham, Strood green, Parkgate, to Newdigate for lunch at ‘the Six Bells’, Henfold, North Holmwood, Dorking, Meadowbank Park, A24 Cycle track, Zig-zag Rd to Boxhill for well earned Tea & Bread pudding & Photo, Headley Heath, Headley, Langley Vale, to Epsom’s ‘the Wells estate’, to see the Well, said to be the site for the origin of Epsom Saltts, Epsom Common, Horton Country Park, Bonesgate path, to finish back at Tolworth. Total 42 Miles, Thanks to John E for back marking, thanks to Christine for the BP. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1982726
Train assisted ride, Woking to Leatherhead
Sunday 24th July. A gorgeous Sunny day, with 1 cancellation, & 1 no show, plus 1 late addition, 15 Cyclists met at Woking Station, including 1 slightly emotional ‘surprise guest’, then via Woking Park, -with 1 extra guest missing the point of a Train assisted ride, Cycling the whole way, having to chase the main group-, Old Woking, Send, Ripley, Ockham, Effingham, Bookham, Fetcham, to Leatherhead for lunch at the ‘Edmund Tilney’ (Wetherspoons), joined by 2 other Cyclists, then Oxshott, Princes Coverts (Photo), Ashtead Common, to Epsom for Tea & Bread pudding at ‘the old Moat Garden centre Cafe’, Long Grove Park, West Ewell, Tolworth, Berrylands, to finish back in Kingston. Total 30 Miles, thanks to Ellie for Back marking, thanks to John E & others for marking corners, thanks to Christine for the BP, thanks to Nigel for standing by to lead a second group if needed.
Map:- http://www.plotaroute.com/route/1974460
Evening ride to Ewell
Wednesday 20th July. With increasing clouds, would we stay dry? After 3 cancellations, but 1 unexpected visitor, 9 Cyclists left via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, New Malden, Malden Manor, Worcester park, Auriol Park, Nonsuch Park, Ewell village to the Wheatsheaf (a reliable friendly local) for refreshments- with 1 rather heavy shower in the interval-, West Ewell, Tolworth, Surbiton, to finish back in Kingston. Total 13 Miles, 1 new face. Thanks to Jon W for back marking.
Midweek ride to Lyne
Wednesday 13th July. After 1 late cancellation, but 2 unannounced guests, with a Hot mostly Sunny day, 18 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton, Molesey, Walton, Broadwater Path, Weybridge, Addlestone, Bretlands, to Lyne for lunch at the ‘Royal Marine’, (a quiet hidden gem), Thorpe Green, Egham, Staines Bridge & Riverside (Photo), Knowle Green, Ashford, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, Bushy Park to the Pheasantry for Refreshments, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge to finish back in Kingston. Total 32 Miles, 2 new faces, Thanks to John E for back marking.
Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1511728
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