Midweek Wayfarers CTC

A Group, 25 January

2012-01-26T22:04:00.007Z

Redhill - Three Bridges - DorkingA round dozen riders set off for today’s ‘A’ ride from Redhill. Our destination was to be Three Bridges, in Crawley, a fair trek for January for some of our more North and Westerly based members. Our route took us due South through Earlswood, past East Surrey Hospital, and along Mason’s Bridge Road, past the Dog and Duck pub and into Smallfield. We carried on

Easy Riders - 25th January

2012-01-26T16:44:00.005Z

Roger's route from Molesey to Chessington via Shepperton Fifteen of us departed from the Day Centre in Molesey. Apart from Cliff's puncture near the Hampton Water Works a good ride was had by all and a very satisfactory lunch was enjoyed by all at the Thames Court pub at Shepperton Lock. Afternoon tea was taken at the Kings Centre in Chessington where we polished off all their rock cakes

As seen on TV...

2012-01-26T10:26:00.005Z

For anyone who may have missed it BBC2 are currently broadcasting a repeat of the six part series "On Hannibal's Trail" in which the three Wood brothers from Australia endeavour to follow Hannibal's legendary route from Cartagena in Spain and over the Alps into Italy. One of the most enjoyable aspects of this series is that the boys are doing proper cycle touring, camping as they go. Episode 2

Simon's Ride 18th January

2012-01-26T10:19:00.004Z

Thanks to GPX data collected by Simon's phone I have been able to recreate the route and telemetry for the ride, as a number have requested. These have been added to the report.I would caution that the telemetry data have been edited and may not be accurate - but the route is fine.Mark

B Group ride January 25

2012-01-25T20:12:00.000Z

Meath Green Lane teddies After two interesting urbanish rides we were back in rural Surrey (and, briefly, West Sussex) today, with elevenses at Redhill. I led fourteen south on N21 to Salfords where we turned right into Honeycrock Lane, then shortly crossed the A23 into quiet Lodge Lane. Soon we joined Meath Green Lane and admired the teddies. A brief stretch of the A217 led to Povey

B Group - 25th January

2012-01-25T18:41:00.003Z

Terry's route from Redhill to Leatherhead via Charlwood (Satnav says 29.4 miles) Maps showing the last stretch from Brockham to Leatherhead (left) and detail of the scenic route many of us took from Banstead to Redhill on the way to elevenses this morning (right)

A Group 25th January

2012-01-25T17:17:00.003Z

Terra incognita from Rob today - Three Bridges. 35.18 miles elevenses to tea, lunch at the Snooty Fox. Rolling average 12.9 mph and 1,576 calories.Mark

Easy Riders - January 18th 2012

2012-01-22T20:03:00.000Z

10 of us left Teddington on a dull day, but a lot milder than previous days. We went over Hampton Court Bridge along the cycle path and left into Summer road and over the level crossing. A right turn into Speer Road and onto Weston Green rd continuing which follows on after crossing Hampton Court way. Wayfarer Derek R lives on this corner and Ron dropped off to have chat and catch up. We

B Ride - Wednesday 18th January 2012

2012-01-19T10:10:00.003Z

On a dull day, today's B ride punctures were (in order of appearance ): Ed, Frank, John, Frank, Liz. 20 left Teddington and traversed Bushey Park to Hampton. At Lower Sunbury, we diverted into Loudwater Close in order to deliver an important envelope to one of our number. We then took the Halliford Road, but before reaching the Halliford Garden Centre the leader punctured. As it was getting late,

B Group - 18th January 2012

2012-01-19T10:00:00.000Z

John Gould's ride with the B Team The first and last bits The in-between bits

2012-01-18T23:30:00.000Z

Teddington - Datchet - SheppertonTucking in at the Royal Stag DatchetReady to burn a few calories after lunch and birthday cakesTotem Pole at Virginia Water

A Group, 18 January

2012-01-18T23:24:00.005Z

Teddington - Datchet - SheppertonA couple of months ago I finally succumbed to Jeff's combination of persuasion, flattery, and pleas to lead some rides. So today was my first outing as a leader, starting at Elleray Hall, Teddington with mild, moist weather but without the threatened rain. A group of 17 headed through a maze of back streets to Twickenham Green, and then followed the river Crane

A Group 18th January

2012-01-18T23:23:00.001Z

Mileages - Jan1st - Dec 31st 2011

2012-01-16T11:21:00.005Z

Dear AllA quick reminder that I am putting together the mileages for 2011, to add to our rolling mileage archive. If you would like yours to be included, please let me have it asap, or else for ever hold your peace.Jeff

John Hammond's Funeral

2012-01-14T17:43:00.004Z

From Pat and Bill Matthews at John' s FuneralOn 12th January Bill & I went to John Hammond’s funeral held at Randall's Park Crematorium. I went on the bus & Bill cycled. Unfortunately, Bill got a puncture and arrived about 3 minutes late. I was quite early as I caught a bus 30 minutes earlier than expected, but while wandering around I met up with Lynda Barrow and somebody I hadn’t seen for

A Group, 11 January

2012-01-13T19:00:00.000Z

Hersham - Kew - Richmond ParkEngraving of Hogarth self-portrait British MuseumPanel photo Francis Ames-Lewis

A group Wednesday the 11th

2012-01-13T18:14:00.003Z

20 left Hersham bound for the Rose & Crown at Kew bridge. Along the Moseley road and left onto the A244 detouring into Riverside road for a brief spell then back into the A244 then left and sharp left again at the roundabout into Riverside drive and the private estate where, as a lad Graham tilled the soil! We exited the estate at Esher green then left into More lane then onto Hampton court

Does this look familiar?

2012-01-12T22:24:00.013Z

Calling All Cyclists, Many thanks to Mike Morley's son, Tim, for discovering the attached film, made by the British Rail Film Board in 1955. The roads and railways may have changed, but are we so different, even without the lycra? Perhaps these values may be worth preserving. What do you think? If the link doesn't work, highlight the following address, right click on it, then left click on '

Award Winners

2012-01-12T19:37:00.000Z

Will all 2011 DA award winners please return their highly polished awards to Jake at: jake@kprc.org.uk or 01372 720061.

Easy Riders - 11th January

2012-01-12T15:33:00.001Z

This map shows the morning section for David's route, from Hersham to Chertsey Bridge. Unfortunately the data for the afternoon leg of the ride is not currently available for publication due to the bearer of the GPS gadget wandering off on his own after lunch. It is believed that his alternative route involved quite a lot of mud.

Handlebar or Horseshoe?

2012-01-11T23:59:00.000Z

Handlebar or Horseshoe? I ask you to decide.Jeff

Handlebars

2012-01-11T23:56:00.002Z

The first in a new series of Technical exposition! Well not really just a little light relief from the Charitable debate that J.T. has finally been vindicated on not least supported by the report and views from the Chester fellow fraternity! (see Blog previous entry)I have been in the "Dog House" for some time (what's New!) about the beard I grew, so I thought now that we have a New Year I should

B Group - 11th January

2012-01-11T18:18:00.001Z

I had done more exploration of routes in the general northerly direction from elevenses stops and this time settled on one containing park riding, stately homes, the Rugby Stadium, the National Archive and even a river ride through a sewage treatment centre. Interspersed with some more urban stretches which are always a bit problematic with a large group I also decided on a cafe, rather than a

A Group 11 January

2012-01-11T16:43:00.002Z

A good ride for a winter's day from Tony today, heading towards London and making best use of the parks and riverbanks. 28.85 miles from elevenses at Hersham to tea at the Roehampton Cafe, Richmond Park; lunch being taken at the Rose and Crown, Kew Bridge. Rolling average 8.9 mph and 1,293 calories.Mark

How the charity rejection is seen in Chester

2012-01-10T23:28:00.003Z

Another ViewYou may be interested to see what the Chester Easy Riders have to say about the CTC charity rejectionJeff

Rejection Letter - a bit more legible

2012-01-09T18:08:00.009Z

New linkFor those with an interest, here is a link to a more legible copy of the Charity Commission's rejection letter. Click twice on the + magnifier to make it much better. I have highlighted a number of paras in red.Jeff

Bike Adventures

2012-01-09T08:45:00.002Z

As some of you will know, I'm quite a fan of Bike Adventures and have used their services for several long rides, solo and tandem. So I was sorry to receive a letter from Kevin White, the principal, stating that he would not continue running Bike Adventures in 2012. This decision seems to have been reached at short notice, as the 2012 programme is already on the web-site.The UK side of the

News of People

2012-01-08T14:43:00.002Z

As many of you will know Ed is back on his bike and he joined Brian Starey, Jeff & me for a very hearty Fish & Chip lunch at The Posh Plaice Tattenham Corner! Highly recommended they do an excellent OAP F&C lunch for £5.95 including Tea or Coffee, bread & butter with gherkin & pickled onions tartar sauce etc in very clean and pleasant surroundings. Wine etc can also be partaken (not included).

Rejection of CTC Application for Charitable Status

2012-01-05T23:50:00.002Z

Charity Commission's Rejection Letter of CTC Application to Register as a Charity in England and WalesMost of you will know that the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales have rejected out of hand the application by the CTC Club for registration as a charity. The Chairman and Chief Executive have been fighting what I consider to be a discreditable and determined rearguard action to conceal

Franks Interesting "A" Ride to Twickers.

2012-01-05T23:48:00.003Z

Well done Frank for another excellent ride. Twickenham Stadium was quite impressive even when photographed from behind while riding my "Fixie" Look mum no hands. The route took us through Bushy Park. Up until lunch we had one lady rider what a brave lass with all those lads and by-gum what a talker!Pam having left us after lunch, Frank thought he would introduce us to even more excitement and

Easy Riders - January 4th 2012

2012-01-05T11:36:00.002Z

A group of ten left Cobham and headed east with the wind at our backs following the usual route across Bookham Common, skirting Fetcham and past the Mill Pond into Leatherhead for lunch at Wetherspoons. After lunch we went via the path past the station onto the Kingston Road and over and under at junction 9 of the M25, headed north on the cyclepath at the side of the main road and turned right

Easy Riders route for 4th Jan

2012-01-05T10:30:00.000Z

Thanks again to Ron for allowing the satellites to track his every move.

A Group, 4 January

2012-01-04T21:45:00.013Z

Cobham - Whitton - Richmond ParkA rather better photo of some of the Oceanides, the York House Statues or Naked LadiesAttribution of photograph: Jonathan CardyMy first idea for lunch from Cobham was to head for Guildford or Godalming but decided early January was probably not too popular with the masses, so leaving the welcoming British Legion at 11-30, 20 of us headed north east towards the

B Group - 4th January, 2012

2012-01-04T18:28:00.005Z

Gill's ride from Cobham to the Castle Grove (Chobham) and to The Bakery in Shepperton for tea Morning ride: 13.2 miles Afternoon ride: 10.6 miles Thank goodness the weather had improved since yesterday! Today we were blessed with a sunny start and it felt as if spring was in the air, despite a nip in the wind. There were fourteen of us in B Group and we headed out towards Plough

Happy New Year and.........

2012-01-03T18:50:00.002Z

......a reminder that 2012 Wayfarer subscriptions are now due (£3, of which £2 goes to the DA). I plan to be at Cobham tomorrow and will be happy to receive them.I will also be taking £2 deposits for our annual lunch on Wednesday 7 March at Prezzo's in North Cheam, which Lynda is organising.So sub + lunch deposit = £5.Julian

John Hammond

2011-12-30T11:18:00.003Z

I am writing to let you all know that John Hammond passed away few days ago. He was 95years on the 25th of Octber 2011 According to the care workers of Rosclare home in Ewell Road Tolworth he was admitted to Kingston Hospital on the 18th and died on the 2oth of Dec. He died of Chest infection. Pat and Bill Mathews were his regular visitors and I saw him on the 17th before Xmas. He was quite well

A Tale of Six Bridges

2011-12-29T16:09:00.021Z