A surprising number of cyclists arrived at elevenses this morning, I counted
sixteen, and by the time we had afternoon tea there was still thirteen!! It was
certainly a day to celebrate - glorious sun shine with the temperature well up
in the twenties. There was also quite a strong breeze which slowed me down from
Hurst back to Egham!
We left Windsor Great Park via Cranbourne Gate to the Peanut roundabout,
Winkfield, then Maidens Green, into Bishops Road to Moss End. From there we
turned right into Bottle Lane, on to Binfield before arriving at the Green
Man. With the help of a tailwind we arrived in good time and after ordering
we settled in the garden and waited - and waited!!! Some had their light meals
quite quickly but it was those of us who had ordered child sized meals that
waited - and waited!! The meals were good but we did not get away until 14.30,
hence the change of tea venue, not enough time to get to Shepperton Lock, or
even Notcutts before they closed!
We returned via Shurlock Row to Moss End, Winkfield Row, almost into Ascot
but turned towards Cheapside and back into The Park - exiting at Bishopsgate.
It was now 3.45 and that is when, after a little debate, it was agreed we would
stop at my place in Egham. Graham, Irene and Lilian went across to Tesco's to
buy cakes whilst I put the kettle on!
A most enjoyable day! Great to see so many people out - several who are not
regular Cheam and Morden riders. Well done everybody for your day's mileage
would be at least double mine!!!! Next time?
Must thank our back marker Tony and our corner markers, cake providers and
all for your company......and Robert for his photo
3 comments:
Photo?
Great turnout for C&M, Great ride with beautiful weather.
I have just sent the photos (2) from the tea in Pam's garden to Terry.
- Robert (rtolley@theiet.org)
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