This was our second elevenses of the year at North Cheam and, once again, numbers did not disappoint! Simon, Steve D, Ed, Dawn (most welcome on her first ride with the Cheam & Morden), Pam, Graham, Tony, Brian and Robert all joined me at Wetherspoons on a lovely sunny day. We reminisced about Clive Oxx, long-time Cheam and Morden member, who very sadly died recently.
All of us except Steve set off on the ride which took us first to The Hamptons, Worcester Park where there is a very unexpected open space with surprising views all around, and even more surprising, an amphitheatre (you do need to use your imagination a bit, but then you see it)! Various bridges and subways (note the 'underground, overground' theme) cycle paths and back roads then led us to the west side of Wimbledon Common from where we tackled the rather challenging, crumbly and steeply uphill route to Sunset Road (I can see why it is called that now)!
From the Windmill we headed towards Putney Heath. The common was very busy with cyclists and walkers but there was n'er a Womble to be seen, sadly, or else they were perhaps crouching in the undergrowth tittering at the leader's navigational glitches!
In the end, we got to Wetherspoons, Putney just before 1.00 pm. Simon brilliantly reserved us two outside tables looking over the river and out of the sun. Service today was highly efficient and speedy. This is a very pleasant spot on a fine day and everyone was reluctant to leave but we eventually set off homewards via Richmond Park. Those looking for tea went to find it at Ham.
Thanks all for your company.
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