Spring Tavern, Ewell to Richmond Park
The first ride of the New Year
New Year's Day was a glorious exception to the recent weather; scarcely a
cloud in the sky. Some were there by 1015 but Ed's merry band didn't reach the
Roehampton cafe for another hour. They came a traditional way through New Malden
and along Warren Road to Ladderstile Gate. With all the comings and goings the
restart was chaotic; most spotted me heading towards Richmond but apologies to
anyone left behind. Richmond Park were crowded as never before on these rides
and our Staines rider was in waspish voice on the path between Pen Ponds and
Ham. This year's tour of RBK took in HMP Latchmere House (vacant), St Luke's
church (high), and Woodies (free house). Perchance our favourite Kiwi was
lurking in the A3 underpass. After that the route was (more or less) as last
year : Malden Manor omitting the offroad section of Royal Avenue by ‘popular
demand’, Ruxley Lane and Pams Way. Three or four made their separate ways to
Ed’s but there were never more than a dozen of us. A shame as there were
mountains of food, too much even for our trencherman so thanks again Ed (with a
large helping hand from Maureen).
Graham
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