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