Wednesday, January 02, 2013

New Year's Day

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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