Hello Wayfarers and friends
Redhill elevenses today saw the biggest turn-out in years at this easterly venue and we were pleased to welcome Eddy Hefford to our ranks (see his response below).
"Hi Brian, just a few words of thanks for your report from Pam relaxing/biking in the sun, although often a cold wind! Not so cold as GB!! Bye, Pam"
"Brian, Sorry I could not make it 2day, I must have missed the best sunny days ride so far in 2006. Gino has sold his house and press-ganged me into going down to Shoreham/Worthing area to help him find a new one. I guess being foreign he likes a native with him. He has only lived in UK 50yrs. Well I hope it helped him, it certainly wore me out. Yesterday I also missed our Tue off-road ride as I had to wait in all day for an upholsterer to come and fix a new settee we bought. So now I am frustrated with no biking and this weekend I am away in Spain for 4 days. It's a hard life I know. Just didn't want you 2 think I was ignoring you all. See you next week all being well. Best regards, Mike M."
Graham reports:
At last the cold snap appeared to be over - bright and sunny, but windy if you were leading in a SW/W direction; plenty of bunnies so perhaps Spring will soon be here. With Ken temporarily out of action, we settled for a combined A & B ride. The group of 17 headed west from the Redhill Methodist Centre to A25, and thence via Blakeborough Road and Park Lane to South Park (not the home of the Simpsons!). Leigh was next, followed by Parkgate and the long haul up to Rusper. Those on the front could enjoy speeds of 30+ mph on the descent through Old Holbrook where crossing the A264 proved tricky.
Once in Horsham we headed directly for that old favourite, the Lynd Cross, in the town centre. Jake had to disappear early but was quickly replaced by a late arriving Jen. On leaving "Rising Universe"/Shelley's Fountain did its thing answering all questions re its purpose. Initially the route out was the route back but we veered off to visit Capel and Newdigate. Tea was taken at Denbies with 13 still in tow.
For collectors of such details, the 17(or should that be 18) were: Bob, Brian, Ed (UK and US varieties), first timer Eddy, Frank H, Graham, Grant, Jake, Jen, John B, Julian, Les, Norman, Pete M, Ray, Terry, and Toni. Unfortunately we found out too late that Bernard was no longer with us and Steve didn't even make it to Redhill, having his rear mech get into argument with his wheel!
"Brian Thanks for yours and everyone else's hospitality, it was a delightful day. I had to go to Cobham and I thought it would be easier if I didn't stop for tea. You will see me again. Best wishes Eddy"
Hi Brian,
Well, what can I say about today's 'C' ride. It was adventurous, challenging, slightly difficult, different, exhilarating. Phil led Beryl, Dawn, myself, Roger, Dennis, newcomer Don, (from Central London), John G., Dave, Harold, Alan, Bill, John, probably a couple more (I can't remember their names) out of Walton Day Centre down to the tow-path to Weybridge.
It wasn't too bad after last night's rainfall. Then we came to a railway crossing/stile. It was a sight to remember. Bikes were hauled over one by one. We had plenty of man/woman power. Once owners' were reunited with their bikes we proceeded - still off-road. There were puddles, and rather large stones (a bit like Brighton beach)! But, we were not deterred; Phil carried on leading. We passed by the Basingstoke Canal and came to a bridge, where we had to dismount, due to the wooden slates we had to guide our bikes between. I think, at this time, Harold thought it such a sight, all of us trudging up and over this bridge, that he took a photo for remembrance. On we went, carefully manoeuvring through barriers. Well, we were all very pleased to see our lunch stop in front of us - The Castle.
After a good lunch we were ready to head for Shepperton Day centre. Yes, there was a bit more off-road before we came to Addlestone High Street (Albert's territory). Then, we came through Chertsey to Shepperton. Phil did well to get us all there and back without too many hiccups. I felt as it I was in training for something - I'm not sure what - but we all had rosy cheeks by the end of the ride. Shattered, yes - but fitter. I dare the other groups to take the same route! Looking back it was a good ride. I did whinge at the time but it was quite an experience. Lynda.
Or put another way:
About 12 "A N Others" from 'C' group played follow my leader behind Phil down to the Thames, you know who you are so why expose your name, you managed to sneak out so good luck, I say. Turn left was implied so obstacle 1 caused groans and crunching of gears with the dismounting of many upon the single lane bridge prior to Walton bridge, some pretending to admire the view to cover lack of ability, you know who you are and brave enough to continue, good luck, I say. We continue along the tow path and emerge at Weybridge and take the back route to the A317 crossing the road to bridge road. I'm not going to tell you this was a one way street coz no one noticed, over the bridge with the lights in our favour, whoops nearly missed it, turn left onto the track prior to the small weir, after a short while we came to a stile at this point Harold was heard saying that he had previously rejected this route but despite Lynda's fears would not say why. Over two stiles and the railway line (with much muttering among the troops - we know who you are and where you live). We the survivors by devious paths came upon New Haw, and being too civilised crossed the road to the Wey navigation and by more strange paths reached our lunch place at Ottershaw. I am with sleep now--- so goodnight all you unnamed followers on Phil's well conducted ride. Reported by another A N Other
The Bradbury Age Aid Centre, our elevenses venue next week, invites anyone interested to also partake of lunch, but how this fits in with a ride is not clear. I have told them not to expect too high a response to their kind invitation. See you all there.
Don't forget to regularly visit http://midweekwayfarers.blogspot.com/
Olleh Flying Hub
Redhill elevenses today saw the biggest turn-out in years at this easterly venue and we were pleased to welcome Eddy Hefford to our ranks (see his response below).
"Hi Brian, just a few words of thanks for your report from Pam relaxing/biking in the sun, although often a cold wind! Not so cold as GB!! Bye, Pam"
"Brian, Sorry I could not make it 2day, I must have missed the best sunny days ride so far in 2006. Gino has sold his house and press-ganged me into going down to Shoreham/Worthing area to help him find a new one. I guess being foreign he likes a native with him. He has only lived in UK 50yrs. Well I hope it helped him, it certainly wore me out. Yesterday I also missed our Tue off-road ride as I had to wait in all day for an upholsterer to come and fix a new settee we bought. So now I am frustrated with no biking and this weekend I am away in Spain for 4 days. It's a hard life I know. Just didn't want you 2 think I was ignoring you all. See you next week all being well. Best regards, Mike M."
Graham reports:
At last the cold snap appeared to be over - bright and sunny, but windy if you were leading in a SW/W direction; plenty of bunnies so perhaps Spring will soon be here. With Ken temporarily out of action, we settled for a combined A & B ride. The group of 17 headed west from the Redhill Methodist Centre to A25, and thence via Blakeborough Road and Park Lane to South Park (not the home of the Simpsons!). Leigh was next, followed by Parkgate and the long haul up to Rusper. Those on the front could enjoy speeds of 30+ mph on the descent through Old Holbrook where crossing the A264 proved tricky.
Once in Horsham we headed directly for that old favourite, the Lynd Cross, in the town centre. Jake had to disappear early but was quickly replaced by a late arriving Jen. On leaving "Rising Universe"/Shelley's Fountain did its thing answering all questions re its purpose. Initially the route out was the route back but we veered off to visit Capel and Newdigate. Tea was taken at Denbies with 13 still in tow.
For collectors of such details, the 17(or should that be 18) were: Bob, Brian, Ed (UK and US varieties), first timer Eddy, Frank H, Graham, Grant, Jake, Jen, John B, Julian, Les, Norman, Pete M, Ray, Terry, and Toni. Unfortunately we found out too late that Bernard was no longer with us and Steve didn't even make it to Redhill, having his rear mech get into argument with his wheel!
"Brian Thanks for yours and everyone else's hospitality, it was a delightful day. I had to go to Cobham and I thought it would be easier if I didn't stop for tea. You will see me again. Best wishes Eddy"
Hi Brian,
Well, what can I say about today's 'C' ride. It was adventurous, challenging, slightly difficult, different, exhilarating. Phil led Beryl, Dawn, myself, Roger, Dennis, newcomer Don, (from Central London), John G., Dave, Harold, Alan, Bill, John, probably a couple more (I can't remember their names) out of Walton Day Centre down to the tow-path to Weybridge.
It wasn't too bad after last night's rainfall. Then we came to a railway crossing/stile. It was a sight to remember. Bikes were hauled over one by one. We had plenty of man/woman power. Once owners' were reunited with their bikes we proceeded - still off-road. There were puddles, and rather large stones (a bit like Brighton beach)! But, we were not deterred; Phil carried on leading. We passed by the Basingstoke Canal and came to a bridge, where we had to dismount, due to the wooden slates we had to guide our bikes between. I think, at this time, Harold thought it such a sight, all of us trudging up and over this bridge, that he took a photo for remembrance. On we went, carefully manoeuvring through barriers. Well, we were all very pleased to see our lunch stop in front of us - The Castle.
After a good lunch we were ready to head for Shepperton Day centre. Yes, there was a bit more off-road before we came to Addlestone High Street (Albert's territory). Then, we came through Chertsey to Shepperton. Phil did well to get us all there and back without too many hiccups. I felt as it I was in training for something - I'm not sure what - but we all had rosy cheeks by the end of the ride. Shattered, yes - but fitter. I dare the other groups to take the same route! Looking back it was a good ride. I did whinge at the time but it was quite an experience. Lynda.
Or put another way:
About 12 "A N Others" from 'C' group played follow my leader behind Phil down to the Thames, you know who you are so why expose your name, you managed to sneak out so good luck, I say. Turn left was implied so obstacle 1 caused groans and crunching of gears with the dismounting of many upon the single lane bridge prior to Walton bridge, some pretending to admire the view to cover lack of ability, you know who you are and brave enough to continue, good luck, I say. We continue along the tow path and emerge at Weybridge and take the back route to the A317 crossing the road to bridge road. I'm not going to tell you this was a one way street coz no one noticed, over the bridge with the lights in our favour, whoops nearly missed it, turn left onto the track prior to the small weir, after a short while we came to a stile at this point Harold was heard saying that he had previously rejected this route but despite Lynda's fears would not say why. Over two stiles and the railway line (with much muttering among the troops - we know who you are and where you live). We the survivors by devious paths came upon New Haw, and being too civilised crossed the road to the Wey navigation and by more strange paths reached our lunch place at Ottershaw. I am with sleep now--- so goodnight all you unnamed followers on Phil's well conducted ride. Reported by another A N Other
The Bradbury Age Aid Centre, our elevenses venue next week, invites anyone interested to also partake of lunch, but how this fits in with a ride is not clear. I have told them not to expect too high a response to their kind invitation. See you all there.
Don't forget to regularly visit http://midweekwayfarers.blogspot.com/
Olleh Flying Hub
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