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

Bread pudding ride to Pimlico

Sunday 24th May, It seems like me the Weather gods, didn’t realise this is a Bank Holiday, as a gorgeous Sunny day, although maybe too hot for some, after 4 late cancellations, 1 no show for group 2 & 1 late booking, 17 Cyclists split into 2 groups, left via the Beeline, Raynes park, South Wimbledon, the Wandle trail, Earlsfield, Wandsworth Common, Clapham Common, Stockwell (Photo group 1), Vauxhall, Vauxhall Bridge, to Piimlico for lunch at the White Swan (McMullens), a very busy Westminster, Cycleway 3 (C3), Southwark Bridge, C7, C14, C10, Burgess Park (Photo group 2), Loughborough, a busy Brockwell Park, Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, to Tooting Bec Common for very welcome refreshments at the San Remo Cafe,- now just 1 group- Tooting, – with a Police incident closing our intended path (dotted Red line on Map)-, Mitcham, Morden Hall Park, Morden, Morden Park, Lower Morden, Motspur park, to finish back in New Malden. Total 32 Miles, 1 new face, special thanks to Andrea C for leading group 2, thanks to Celia & Ellie for back marking each group. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/3104112

Group 1 Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell: Lindsay
Group 2 Burgess Park Lake: Andrea C