Cheam and Morden CTC

Sunday 22nd January 2012

2012-01-25T20:49:00.006Z

Outside the café in Downe.Attending the front wheel blowout. Pilgrims Way Meerkat Tamarin I cycled past Carshalton ponds at 9.50am so already 30 minutes behind the club.No worries though as Richard was leading and I suspected he would take a more devious route to Downe.The café with no name is a lttle cramped but ok for our small group of seven.Welcome to Gary Bonsall from Wallington,a

Sunday 15th January 2012

2012-01-16T21:27:00.048Z

The smell of sausages fill the air.......Grateful thanks to Pam & Irene for making sure we were fed & watered. Steve modelling the latest jersey from PlanetX. Despite the sunshine,it was probably -5 windchill. Windsor Castle in the distance. What a fantastic day!!! A frosty start did not deter several hardy riders from making their way from Kingston Bridge to Egham, kindly led by Graham. Was it

Award Winners

2012-01-12T19:44:00.000Z

Will all 2011 DA award winners please return their highly polished awards to Jake at: jake@kprc.org.uk or 01372 720061.

Sunday, 8 January, 2012

2012-01-09T11:00:00.000Z

Gomshall - Cranleigh - Effingham

Sunday 8th January 2012

2012-01-09T10:58:00.000Z

Despite being very mild though dull, I decided "shortest is best" though we did detour to Chez Janice for a change of gloves. So it was A24 from Cheam to Ashtead, Craddocks Avenue to Leatherhead and up the lower hill to the Bookhams and Dirtham Lane. Passing a large crowd of gasping Olympic aspirants, we plunged down Coombe Bottom to Jordans Caravans. Just six were eager for Greensand bypassing

Post-Christmas Lunch 5 FEB

2012-01-08T14:19:00.002Z

Steve Gordon was out today at Jordans Gomshall and wishes to remind us that the C&M Lunch is being held again in 2012 at the Horton Park Golf & Country Club on Sunday 5th February 12.30 for 1pm. Booking should be made via him £12. in advance for 2 courses. Choice Beef or Chicken or Veg Lasagne with Fruit Crumble or Chocolate Fudge and Tea/Coffee. Bookings please before 22nd Jan to 0208 398 2775

New Year's Day 2012 - A Tale Of Two Leaders

2012-01-02T08:13:00.001Z

Continuing the New Year's Day tradition had been an easy decision but Ed's foot meant we needed two leaders. Following more or less the Hogsmill got the ride from Ewell to Malden Manor. Ed then headed for Motspur Park (where his wife lived in their courting days and "where Carters used to be"). After Beverley Brook (no beavers) and Malden Golf Club came Traps Lane, start of the climb to leafy

More Thanks to Ed OneJan2012

2012-01-01T18:22:00.005Z

Ed what a wonderful spread of cake and thanks to all who contributed the "Rocky Road" was splendid my ride home was very wet but the day was enjoyable thanks to to all those men and women of like mind - Cyclists!Good to see Ruth & Rob on Tandem and welcome to Nancy your first experience of Ed's renown cake cooking!More pics on KPRC Blog.

New Year's Day

2012-01-01T16:58:00.011Z

Ewell - Richmond Park - Ewell (Chez Ed)Bourne Hall. Can anyone tell me about that dog?Gathering of the clan outside Bourne Hall to greet the New YearElevenses at Richmond ParkRounding off the day with high tea at Ed'sOur grateful thanks to Ed for multi-tasking as morning leader and afternoon host

Sunday 1st January 2012

2012-01-01T16:22:00.002Z

Thanks to Ed for his continued hospitality & Graham for 50% leadership duties. Happy (Safe Cycling) New Year!!!

Saturday 24th December 2011

2011-12-24T20:20:00.010Z

A nice leisurely start for everyone as the ride is a 10am meet at Ewell's Green Man,although your section secretary managed to go to NC......& Richard had us down for Ryka's for 11's.But it was the servery at Boxhill we were heading via the rather expensive houses in Ewell Downs Road/The Green where it's typically "4 beds,4 baths,4 receps" and an asking price of £1.2 million.Why would a house

Sunday 18th December 2011

2011-12-22T17:37:00.006Z

It has been a great idea to meet at differing locations this autumn rather than at the aesthetically challenged North Cheam junction of the A24.This Sunday I met Steve and Andy at the Oaks Park café.We decided to have a coffee before setting off.Although not in keeping with the spirit of the discussions at the AGM there was on this occasion good reason – as the temperature had dipped below zero

Sunday, 11 December 2011

2011-12-15T15:59:00.007Z

Fairoaks Aerodrome - Cheapside(Walton Bridge on way home)

Sunday 11th December 2011

2011-12-14T21:36:00.000Z

Sunday 11th December 2011: Kingston Bridge-Fairoaks Aerodrome-Cheapside Thatched Tavern-home A good day out in what turned out to be dry weather. But marred by the ride leader’s two back wheel punctures. From Kingston Bridge, five of us cycled to elevenses by a mainly direct route, with minor scenic diversions at Shepperton Marina, Walton Lane and Victory Park. I discovered my first puncture of

Sunday, 4 December 2011

2011-12-05T23:24:00.008Z

Redhill Aerodrome - Fickleshole - Oaks ParkWe made a two pronged approach to Redhill Aerodrome, one from N.Cheam (Andy and Grant) and one from Tadworth (Stephanie and a coughing and spluttering Jeff). The Tadworth flight path was via Chipstead, Merstham and Cormongers Lane – a novelty to Steph, whose grandmother, I learned, was a customer of Fullers Earth. We converged on the aerodrome café and

Sunday 27th November 2011

2011-11-30T19:21:00.004Z

At the rear of the Bricklayers Arms,some fine specimens soaking up the November sunshine.The comical signpost in Blackheath village............normally,according to a passing resident,removed for the winter months.

Sunday November 27 2011

2011-11-28T07:49:00.000Z

Improbable when I awoke, this turned out to be another glorious day of a glorious month - I couldn't go wrong just had to let the colours do the talking. A trio headed south through Ewell and Stamford Green to Leatherhead then turned north-west to Stoke D'Abernon where Bob and Andy were settling in. In ones and twos they came until there we were in double figures; Paul and Colin Q being the last

Andy's Swansong?

2011-11-27T17:12:00.003Z

Photo from TerryAndy playing chicken with a swan. Who'll quack first?

Sunday 20th November 2011

2011-11-23T18:20:00.006Z

Basingstoke Canal beyond Woking.Sandwiches consumed,the group is in a happy mood :-)"The BEST bacon sandwiches in Surrey" according to a Facebook post................better not tell Jeff ;-)Thanks to Picasa's tuning & effects because the original suffered a strange green tinge :-(Some of the artwork at Ockham Bites.I spot a Grey Heron,Mallards,a Moorhen or is it a Coot?Shelduck,Mute Swan & Great

Sunday, 20 November 2011

2011-11-22T00:23:00.011Z

By the WayOn Sunday, Andy was our Tracy Emin of the camera. His photographic record will follow. In the meantime, I should perhaps note that something or someone did cause Graham some very considerable distress. We do hope that he is now himself again.*** Despite Pam assiduously avoiding the black stuff, some agricultural digging was required at lunch to remove the combination of mulch and

Tim's route / Kingston-Staines-Wood St.Village-Ockham

2011-11-21T19:48:00.007Z

Sunday 20th November 2011Notcutt's Garden Centre, Staines was our venue for 11s's and eight cyclists left there, only minutes after 11am, for their ride to Wood Street Village for lunch. Don and Alan joined us for part of the route and we left Bob, Dave, Bill and Margaret at the centre to continue chatting!It had taken me a while to decide on route to lunch but all was well on the day! We started

Sunday 13th November 2011

2011-11-16T17:03:00.008Z

En route to Addlestone,we call on Ed convalescing after his tumble 2 weeks ago.A matching toe-clip is currently unavailable.Ready for the off..............

Sunday, 13 November 2011

2011-11-13T23:55:00.004Z

Addlestone - Callow Hill - HershamWelcome to Nancywith grateful thanks for rescuing me from the mud!

Sunday 13 November 2011

2011-11-13T18:00:00.003Z

Having been introduced to new lady Nancy (welcome Nancy, hope you can join us on a regular basis) and sampled Addlestone Tesco's culinary offerings (the coffee was awful) I led westwards through Rowtown and Ottershaw. All was quiet at Fairoaks as we passed before turning north into Old Chertsey Road, then via imaginatively named Accommodation Road (not a b and b or Travelodge in sight) and

Sunday, 6 November 2011

2011-11-08T18:50:00.004Z

On the way from Woodcote to the DA AGM at Walton on the Hill

Sunday 30th October 2011

2011-11-03T19:28:00.003Z

Hoping Ed makes a speedy recovery.I'll just mention a few points as raised at the AGM.1.It looks like the Annual Lunch will be on 5th February 2012 at the usual place (Horton CP GC) but this is not definate and more info will become available in due course.2.Easter Tour 2012 will be in the Bournemouth area and is likely to be Hotel Collingwood.Tripadvisor reviewers seem to like their stay with

Ed Sharp - injured

2011-10-31T20:52:00.004Z

Jen Mitchell reports that Ed has broken his Ankle! Having spoken to Ed this evening it seems that his fall on Walton Heath after leaving the Sportsman was more serious than he realised. It seems that in falling off his bike he ended up facing the wrong way with his foot still strapped in. This morning it was very swollen and he asked Jen to get some medication. She took one look at it and took

Sunday, 30 October 2011 - AGM

2011-10-31T00:07:00.004Z

Merstham - Mogador - W. EwellAll paths lead to the AGM

SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-25T10:43:00.003+01:00

Another Sunday when Graham kindly led from Kingston Bridge to 11s's at Runnymede where I, Pam, leader of the day arrived just before 11am. Our destination was Taplow, just over an hours ride, hence there was no rush to get away. Even so, Jeff had not arrived by the time we left so we thought he may be having the day off but that was not the case for he arrived at lunch just after the group! Our

Sunday, 23 October 2011

2011-10-23T23:35:00.007+01:00

Runnymede - Taplow - Walton on ThamesWelcome to Malcolm DancyLunch the Oak & Saw, Taplow

Pete Mitchell Remembered

2011-10-19T17:55:00.003+01:00

Courtesy of Surrey Mirror Group Newspapers.

Last C & M visit to Capel 2011

2011-10-19T17:52:00.002+01:00

Sunday, 16 October 2011

2011-10-16T22:52:00.006+01:00

Hookwood - Warnham - CapelFirst C&M overground crossing of the rail-track at WarnhamDaniel in reflective mood in the Capel churchyard

Sunday October 16 2012

2011-10-16T21:10:00.001+01:00

Having failed to lay out winter gear in advance, I missed the start! Foggy and chilly("I can just about feel my toes") in Kingston become sunny and only slightly less chilly by the Zoo and so it remained to Hookwood. Ten were ahead of me but two full English indicated I wasn't that late. Ed's group had come by way of Epsom, Pebblecombe, Leigh and a left at Norwood Hill. Leaving Paul and Bob at

Time of DA AGM. Correction to page 78 of Oct/Nov issue of Cycle

2011-10-14T16:21:00.002+01:00

DA AGM - Date, Time, Place and Corrigendum12.30pmCTC AGMs are like busses - they all seem to come at the same time.I'm sure that you all have the DA AGM indelibly marked in your diaries for 12.30pm on Sunday, 6 November, at Breech Lane Community Centre, Walton on the Hill.Those who aspire to enter Mastermind with CTC AGMs as their specialist subject, will no doubt have noted with horror the

Sunday 9th October 2011

2011-10-13T21:17:00.005+01:00

With the roads damp after a short shower I set off for NC.Just me and Ed to 11's so I decided to do a made up in the spur of the moment route.This involved the quiet route to Coney Hall via Coombe Wood & Three Half Penny Wood but not before sighting Jeff at "Fiveways" hastily back tracking after taking a wrong turn.Mildish morning so outside we were and soon spotted by the "fortyplus" publicity

Sunday, 9 October 2011

2011-10-10T13:15:00.010+01:00

High Elms - Cudham - TitseyWelcome to Dave WillmeyAfter lunch at CudhamCongratulations to Andy, winner of Cudham Hill ClimbI fell off!Congratulations to Germain Burton, winner of Bec Hill Climb (1.45.1)16 years old!

Pete Mitchell - Funeral Arrangements

2011-10-06T11:09:00.002+01:00

Pete Mitchell’s funeral arrangements - clarification below Firstly Jake (& Gary), Simon (& Jen) and Lisa would like to thank everyone for all of their kind comments and messages of sympathy. You all know just how shocked we are, because you are too. We are all agreed that we don’t ever want anyone to bite their tongue for fear of upsetting us, we would rather talk about Pete and cry than avoid

Sunday, 2 October 2011

2011-10-03T10:42:00.011+01:00

Cobham - Burrowhill - Walton-on-ThamesElevensesThe ford in Lovelands LaneLunch?Tea

Sunday 2nd October 2011

2011-10-02T19:52:00.000+01:00

Just the two of us set forth from North Cheam bound for Ruxley Lane; by Horton Park idle chatter turned not unnaturally to the way back from Leatherhead next Thursday. After Stokesheath experimently we tested Cobham Hospital(back of - um?) then Sainsburys(back door - much better!). Eventually we were a dozen and nine exited the way we'd come. With just 20 miles between 11s and tea I decided to

Sunday, 25 September

2011-09-27T00:02:00.005+01:00

Gomshall - Dunsfold - Farncombe

Sunday September 25 2011

2011-09-26T12:59:00.001+01:00

With many miles to cover and hills to climb I settle for a direct route to 11s(Ewell village, Craddocks Avenue, lower road through Bookhams). Three of us went ahead after Dirtham Lane with the rest continuing at their own pace. We arrived to discover a Jordans' Open Day meaning free drinks all round. Eventually the lighting of barbecues and a live rendition of "Midnight Hour" (Wilson P turning in

Sunday, 18 September

2011-09-20T13:25:00.015+01:00

Godstone - Ifield - BrockhamA leader has little excuse to miss the start. Today, however, with the meeting point on my doorstep, I nearly DNA'd, at least by bike. A broken door lock on the bike shed denied me access. Fortunately, my bike had already been released before the lock seized up. The novel starting point of Tadworth Station attracted two newcomers: Rina and Wendy, to whom we extend a

Sunday 11th September 2011

2011-09-14T18:22:00.002+01:00

Ed & John followed me on a relatively hilly outward ride to elevenses.The morning was partly sunny and I felt I needed to go via Headley.As the sunshine becomes a premium at this time of year,most were sitting al fresco at Henfold to soak up the last warmish rays of 2011.The route to lunch was as you would expect:Rusper,Faygate,Colgate,St Leonards Forest,Hammer Ponds (where John had a branch

Sunday, 11 September

2011-09-12T12:50:00.004+01:00

Henfold - Maplehurst - Capel

Golden Beeches Weekend 22-23 Oct 2011

2011-09-09T12:33:00.001+01:00

See DA Blog for detials

Sunday 4th September 2011

2011-09-07T16:11:00.003+01:00

I had Wimbledon Common in mind for the route to Holland Park but looking at the average tyre width at NC,it may of been bad judgement to go ahead but the surface was OK & there were no ill effects.There may of been a change of hands in the café but the prices seemed fair (£1.20 pot of tea).Simon & Stuart headed off to places unknown whilst Jeff,Ian & Ed joined me across to Kensington Palace,

Sunday, 4 September

2011-09-04T18:44:00.007+01:00

London Skyride via Holland Park and Acton Lock

One I took earlier

2011-08-29T20:29:00.000+01:00

Whilst enjoying lunch at Ardingly the peace and quiet was interrupted by the music of four Rolls Royce Merlins when the Lancaster passed by very low en route to the Wings and Wheels Day at Dunsfold.

Sunday, 28 August

2011-08-29T13:15:00.010+01:00

Hookwood - Ardingly - Redhill Aerodrome Ed led his platoon from North Cheam, while others plotted an independent path, but all routes led to Hookwood Tesco. Simon W escaped from work to put in a brief guest appearance and we were also introduced to Stewart (Stuart?) Downey. Refuelled with tea and baked beans, we were soon following Ed on quiet and pleasant farm roads to Copthorne, where we

Sunday, 21 August

2011-08-22T22:52:00.005+01:00

Savill Gardens - Hurst - Shepperton Lock

Sunday August 21st 2011

2011-08-22T19:29:00.000+01:00

Just four were present for a meander through Thames Ditton, Walton and Addlestone then a brief semblence of countryside at Lyne before a return to (rather superior) surburbia in Virginia Water and the only hill, Callow Hill. We met the leader at Savill Gardens where numbers swelled to 11 at least temporarily. The ride along the Maidens Green, Nuptown, Moss End byways attracted a few spots of rain

London Surrey Cycle Classic

2011-08-19T19:10:00.002+01:00

Filmed from the London Road just north of the Denbies roundabout. Video 1 breakaway riders. Video 2 peloton.

Sunday, 14 August

2011-08-15T15:12:00.008+01:00

Henfold - Oakwoodhill - North Holmwood Breakfast at Henfold Lake Lunch at Oakwoodhill Tea at North Holmwood The planned ride to Wisborough Green was somewhat dislocated by the London - Surrey pre-olympic road race. Andy led Ed and Richard to spectate from the middle of the A24 near Dorking, while Peter and I chose to ride straight to Henfold for a leisurely breakfast. Very leisurely. By the

Sunday, 7 August

2011-08-08T10:00:00.000+01:00

Gomshall - Godalming - Ockham BitesTongue in cheek? Ed Elevenses at Jordans, Gomshall All that's left at Ockham Bites

Sunday August 7th 2011

2011-08-08T09:23:00.000+01:00

There was only Ed for company at the start and soon we were overtaken by Bob's first of the month ride featuring Keith and Roger. I took my usual Hospitals route to Ashtead then Leatherhead station to the Mill Pond where grazed three roe deer seemingly unconcerned by our passing. After the Bookhams, Orestan Lane et al there was a parting of ways as Ed declined to continue at my pace along Green

Sunday, 31 July

2011-08-02T23:52:00.008+01:00

Sunday's Cheam & Morden CTC RidetoMarlow - Turville - Windsor Great ParkWith an 8am start from Kingston Bridge, Dave led an excellent route at a good pace to arrive at 10.30am for 11's at the Café in the Park, Marlow. Lunch stop was picture postcard Turville and tea was taken at the Post Office in Windsor Great Park. The parting of the ways was somewhere between Chertsey and Shepperton. A good

2011-07-31T08:59:00.005+01:00

Our Off- road Saturday morning ride developed into an all day ride on 30th July as Keith and Andy enticed us over the North Downs and through the beautiful Colekitchen valley to Gomshall. From there we followed the delightful Route 22 back to Dorking. A Corking days ride. Here we are crossing the Denbies Estate.(This blog was posted by Simon M)

Sunday, 24 July

2011-07-27T00:06:00.006+01:00

Staines - Taplow - Shepperton LockA warm welcome to Peter CarpenterFed and watered at TaplowLunch at the Oak and Saw with the Mystery Monk in the garden.Tea in sunshine at Shepperton Lock

Sunday 24th July 2011

2011-07-26T12:05:00.002+01:00

First of all, my apologies for such a late report.Not a large group to-day -all but Jeff had arrived at elevenses by the time I got there. Graham had kindly led Ed, Ian, Peter, John G.and Tony (I think) to Nutcutt's. Terry, Alan, Bob, Bill and Margaret were also part of the group - as was Irene who come to join us for coffee but could not stay out all day.We left Notcutt's around 11.15, making

Minor change of Lunch venue - 24th July

2011-07-21T20:14:00.000+01:00

PLEASE NOTE - that Cheam and Morden are lunching at The Oak and Saw Village Inn, Rectory Road, Taplow, SL6 OET. The runs list states JWD in Maidenhead but neither of the JWD pubs look up to much so I have made an 'executive' decision to change to Taplow!! Do hope this change will not up set the apple cart? ALSO - you may like to know that our elevenses venue is offering a breakfast deal of 2

Sunday, 17 July

2011-07-21T18:56:00.003+01:00

Shoreham - Shipbourne - Tatsfield

Sunday 17th July 2011

2011-07-20T13:03:00.004+01:00

A mostly cool,dull day today with some showers too.Met Dave at Shoreham's Battle of Britain museum but he was heading home.Just Paul & Jeff joining me to The Chaser Inn reached via Otford where a new café was spotted (11am - 16.30pm on Sundays).South to Seal then the gradual climb to Stone Street.Past Ightham Mote to the village of Shipbourne.Jeff dined inside whilst Paul & myself sheltered under

Sunday, 10 July

2011-07-10T21:53:00.005+01:00

Elevenses at Crystal PalaceAndy led a brilliant and complex route, with a minimum of tarmac of course, to the excellent Café St Germain at Crystal Palace with real coffee! I think the camera lens was a bit steamed up after Spa Hill. Sorry I couldn't go all the way. The cafés are more spectacular than the stadium! A warm welcome back to David Leach - he likes hills.

Sunday 10th July 2011

2011-07-10T17:37:00.004+01:00

Today the CTC abbreviation means "Café to Café" with no less than 5 stops.The first was at Café St. Germain reached via lower Sutton,Mill Lane Carshalton,Beddington Park and the ever so slightly steep Spa Hill,Upper Norwood.As ever Dave & Don were already tucking in to something cooked,Stephanie settled for scrambled egg whilst the leader had a modest cappuccino £1.75.Just Jeff heading home

Sunday, 3 July

2011-07-06T18:54:00.004+01:00

West Clandon - Puttenham - West HorsleyThe C&M pilgrims at lunch and at tea.Please forgive the self-indulgent flaunting of the splendid new FNRttC shirt.

Sunday 3rd July 2011

2011-07-06T15:38:00.002+01:00