Yes, small group though we band of three were, a very enjoyable and stress free repeat of my recent B ride lead. We set off under sunny skies and took it easy though Richmond park to Roehampton gate and enjoyed plenty of on and off road through to Putney, stopping for lunch in Bishops’s Park. We locked our bikes securely, since this was the site of 2 famous bike thefts on an all day Saturday ride a year or two ago.
Bikes safe, we continued to -and over - Hammersmith Bridge and onto Barnes where Geoff, our back marker, left us.
Adventuring on, we Hardy pair made it token Bridge for a Banksey ibex viewing and on through various backdrops of Tony’s childhood, which was a treat to hear about. Syon Park was as lovely as ever, but our plans to follow the river back to the Hampton were scuppered by a phenomenal high tide from Richmond to Twickenham. Quite dramatic! Tony took the lead through the mean streets of Twickers to Fulwell and Hampton Hill where we parted ways - happy and ready for another glorious autumn day to cycle through.
Mady
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