Hello Wayfarers and friends
At Shepperton yesterday we welcomed recuperating Ken, Nev and Fuzz, although the latter found it tough going and was last seen heading off home – OK I hope. Confucius at large yesterday led us to believe Hersham Day Centre was closed and I spoke of an alternative venue for Wednesday week.
Derek rang today to say that he had visited and found the problem sorted (a ceiling panel re-fixed). Hersham would be more than disappointed to lose 'C' group's 12Apr06 visit so it is best that we forget the Kingston swap and revert to the published venue, HERSHAM. I will repeat this at Cobham next week.
Irene is now in her new home and loving it. The family gathered to Help her move and the neighbours have made her welcome. Her address should read Colnebridge Close, not as I mistakenly listed.
I asked around about reviving our "early birds" ride on the longest day and it will take place on 21Jun06, with Pete M leading, from N Cheam at 07:00, Leatherhead Station at 07:30 and breakfast at The Lynd Cross Horsham around 09:00. Tradition has it that we then plummet south for a south Sussex lunch, with the round trip likely to be 100-120 miles. I have ordered 12 breakfasts and won't need them all.
Some messages follow: Hi Brian. Thanks for all the reports! Once or twice I have had need to use the internet so have read them all! I shall be back home on Thursday {today - welcome home Pam} - unbelievable - seems an awful long time since riding out with the club. It's been very hot here for the last week or so which has led to less riding and more relaxing!!! Hope to be at elevenses next week, but I may have to join our more mature members after reading the ride reports!! Regards to all, ttfn Pam
Dear Brian, Mike has asked me to let you know that he is currently "relaxing", c/o Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford. He's having eating problems and been admitted for tests and observation, so will be out of action for a bit. Pat Withers {thanks, Pat - please pass on our best wishes}
Vic led fifteen 'A' group, Pete M, Pete B, Bob, Ray, Graham, Grant, Irene, John M, Steve, Frank C, Brian, Frank H, Ed and visitor Don on our annual pilgrimage to Hampshire - North Farnborough to be precise - where we split between pubs to avoid overcrowding. This must have been Hub's ninth or tenth visit and I still doubt if I could find my way without a good leader, but we all got there somehow. 13 stopped at threatened Ripley Day Centre and were delighted to be treated to tea and biscuits by our leader – thanks Vic. Steve reckoned he rode 70 miles.
Gill led 'B' group of nine - Judy, Angie, Norman, Terry, Les, Ray, Robin and Mike - heading off from the Greeno to Chertsey and from there out via Stonehill Road to Gracious Pond Road. We crossed the A383 at Burrowhill to do a loop through Valley End, rejoining the A383 and following it across Chobham Common to Sunningdale. It was here, at the bottom of a steep hill, that the chain on Judy's bike jammed, causing a temporary halt while bicycle doctors Les, Norman, Terry and Mike sorted it out. All went well after that - the sun was out and the scenery was lovely as we skirted Windsor Great Park still on the A383 before turning off to the village of Woodside for lunch at the Duke of Edinburgh pub. Having phoned ahead, tables were reserved for us and we were welcomed in by friendly staff. There was a good choice on the menu, meals were served with little waiting and all looked excellent. A dark cloud loomed overhead as we came out, but fortunately came to nothing. Our return route took us into Windsor Great Park via the gate on the A332 - just before reaching the gate we were overtaken by 4 or 5 police on motorcycles, followed by two police vehicles, which caused a bit of a stir! It was a lovely ride across the park to Bishops Gate, then via Englefield Green, down Tite Hill to Egham and back on the flat past Thorpe, Laleham Golf Course, to Chertsey and finally Shepperton for tea at the Bakery. Here we found 'C' Group just departing and telling us they had eaten all the cream cakes! Thanks to everyone for their support on my first ride as a leader and to Irene for suggesting the route and helping with checking it out. Cheers, Gill
Brian et al, I must congratulate Gill, she is an excellent leader and we had a very enjoyable ride with great "Duke of Edinburgh" food. My thanks also to Angie for an excellent route back to Sutton. I think next week I will have to revert to our 'A' ride as the pace and distance yesterday was hard to keep up. Sixty four miles round trip to Sutton to sort the daughters dog out and 16mls return Walton le Hill/Sutton making 80mls in total. I waskn....rd. Defector Mike M.
I led 'C' group in a round trip from and to Shepperton. The starters were: Albert (left us shortly after lunch at Engelfield Green), Beryl, Bill, David A, Dennis (miraculously appearing and disappearing at various points of the ride), Fuzz (briefly), Geoff (left us at Thorpe), Harold, John C, John S, Ken, Lynda, Mark, Roger and myself. We cycled to Chertsey, and shortly after crossing Chertsey Bridge, turned off-road onto Ferry Lane, over the M3 and through Laleham Golf Course, Laleham Reach and Penton Hook Marina.
We turned right onto Staines Road and then immediately left going through Thorpe, and continuing on towards Virginia Water. Just before Virginia Water Station, we turned left towards Trumps Green, and via Crown Road, Harpesford Avenue and Wellington Road, entered the Wentworth Estate and Championship Golf Course. We passed the magnificent fountain and Club House, and emerged, via Pinewood Road, at the Wheatsheaf pub on the A30. Stillbefore 12:30, we decided not to stop and eat, but entered Windsor Great Park and cycled another couple of miles via the Totem Pole and Saville Gardens to the Sun Public House on Wick Lane. In the warm sunshine, the majority of the party lunched outside, out of the wind in the walled garden. After lunch, we cycled through Englefield Green, free-wheeled down Tite Hill to Egham, and on into Staines. We took the Thames towpath from Staines to Laleham, and the B376 over the M3 to Shepperton. Most had tea at the bakery in Shepperton High Street. As we left the bakery a few minutes before 4 p.m. we met 'B' Group arriving for their tea. Lynda clocked a total of 46 miles from Cheam.
Regards John Gould
I counted fourteen of us when we started off from Shepperton with John G leading. The weather was warmer than of late with a fair bit of sun and although some rain was forecast we had it dry all day. Apart from a couple of newcomers there was Mark, Dennis, Beryl, Lynda, Harold, Roger, Bill, the other John and me. Apologies to the other three {but see the leader's report}! - doctor tells me my complaint is `age related`. Anyway we pressed on to Saville Gardens and the Sun pub via Chertsey Meads, Staines Lane, Norlands Road, along Coldharbour Lane and turned left at The Red Lion, Thorpe, passing The Rose and Crown on Thorpe Green to Virginia Water where, at the traffic lights a decision was made to take the scenic route left under the railway bridge and a right turn into Wentworth estate. We emerged opposite the Wheatsheaf and entered the park where we skirted the lake for a fair way before arriving at our destination and a welcome pint. After that I made my way to have tea with my daughter and granddaughter at Englefield Green, being nearby. It was a well thought out ride but I expect a more direct route was used for their return. I clocked 25miles. Albert
Cobham next week - au revoir - Hub
At Shepperton yesterday we welcomed recuperating Ken, Nev and Fuzz, although the latter found it tough going and was last seen heading off home – OK I hope. Confucius at large yesterday led us to believe Hersham Day Centre was closed and I spoke of an alternative venue for Wednesday week.
Derek rang today to say that he had visited and found the problem sorted (a ceiling panel re-fixed). Hersham would be more than disappointed to lose 'C' group's 12Apr06 visit so it is best that we forget the Kingston swap and revert to the published venue, HERSHAM. I will repeat this at Cobham next week.
Irene is now in her new home and loving it. The family gathered to Help her move and the neighbours have made her welcome. Her address should read Colnebridge Close, not as I mistakenly listed.
I asked around about reviving our "early birds" ride on the longest day and it will take place on 21Jun06, with Pete M leading, from N Cheam at 07:00, Leatherhead Station at 07:30 and breakfast at The Lynd Cross Horsham around 09:00. Tradition has it that we then plummet south for a south Sussex lunch, with the round trip likely to be 100-120 miles. I have ordered 12 breakfasts and won't need them all.
Some messages follow: Hi Brian. Thanks for all the reports! Once or twice I have had need to use the internet so have read them all! I shall be back home on Thursday {today - welcome home Pam} - unbelievable - seems an awful long time since riding out with the club. It's been very hot here for the last week or so which has led to less riding and more relaxing!!! Hope to be at elevenses next week, but I may have to join our more mature members after reading the ride reports!! Regards to all, ttfn Pam
Dear Brian, Mike has asked me to let you know that he is currently "relaxing", c/o Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford. He's having eating problems and been admitted for tests and observation, so will be out of action for a bit. Pat Withers {thanks, Pat - please pass on our best wishes}
Vic led fifteen 'A' group, Pete M, Pete B, Bob, Ray, Graham, Grant, Irene, John M, Steve, Frank C, Brian, Frank H, Ed and visitor Don on our annual pilgrimage to Hampshire - North Farnborough to be precise - where we split between pubs to avoid overcrowding. This must have been Hub's ninth or tenth visit and I still doubt if I could find my way without a good leader, but we all got there somehow. 13 stopped at threatened Ripley Day Centre and were delighted to be treated to tea and biscuits by our leader – thanks Vic. Steve reckoned he rode 70 miles.
Gill led 'B' group of nine - Judy, Angie, Norman, Terry, Les, Ray, Robin and Mike - heading off from the Greeno to Chertsey and from there out via Stonehill Road to Gracious Pond Road. We crossed the A383 at Burrowhill to do a loop through Valley End, rejoining the A383 and following it across Chobham Common to Sunningdale. It was here, at the bottom of a steep hill, that the chain on Judy's bike jammed, causing a temporary halt while bicycle doctors Les, Norman, Terry and Mike sorted it out. All went well after that - the sun was out and the scenery was lovely as we skirted Windsor Great Park still on the A383 before turning off to the village of Woodside for lunch at the Duke of Edinburgh pub. Having phoned ahead, tables were reserved for us and we were welcomed in by friendly staff. There was a good choice on the menu, meals were served with little waiting and all looked excellent. A dark cloud loomed overhead as we came out, but fortunately came to nothing. Our return route took us into Windsor Great Park via the gate on the A332 - just before reaching the gate we were overtaken by 4 or 5 police on motorcycles, followed by two police vehicles, which caused a bit of a stir! It was a lovely ride across the park to Bishops Gate, then via Englefield Green, down Tite Hill to Egham and back on the flat past Thorpe, Laleham Golf Course, to Chertsey and finally Shepperton for tea at the Bakery. Here we found 'C' Group just departing and telling us they had eaten all the cream cakes! Thanks to everyone for their support on my first ride as a leader and to Irene for suggesting the route and helping with checking it out. Cheers, Gill
Brian et al, I must congratulate Gill, she is an excellent leader and we had a very enjoyable ride with great "Duke of Edinburgh" food. My thanks also to Angie for an excellent route back to Sutton. I think next week I will have to revert to our 'A' ride as the pace and distance yesterday was hard to keep up. Sixty four miles round trip to Sutton to sort the daughters dog out and 16mls return Walton le Hill/Sutton making 80mls in total. I waskn....rd. Defector Mike M.
I led 'C' group in a round trip from and to Shepperton. The starters were: Albert (left us shortly after lunch at Engelfield Green), Beryl, Bill, David A, Dennis (miraculously appearing and disappearing at various points of the ride), Fuzz (briefly), Geoff (left us at Thorpe), Harold, John C, John S, Ken, Lynda, Mark, Roger and myself. We cycled to Chertsey, and shortly after crossing Chertsey Bridge, turned off-road onto Ferry Lane, over the M3 and through Laleham Golf Course, Laleham Reach and Penton Hook Marina.
We turned right onto Staines Road and then immediately left going through Thorpe, and continuing on towards Virginia Water. Just before Virginia Water Station, we turned left towards Trumps Green, and via Crown Road, Harpesford Avenue and Wellington Road, entered the Wentworth Estate and Championship Golf Course. We passed the magnificent fountain and Club House, and emerged, via Pinewood Road, at the Wheatsheaf pub on the A30. Stillbefore 12:30, we decided not to stop and eat, but entered Windsor Great Park and cycled another couple of miles via the Totem Pole and Saville Gardens to the Sun Public House on Wick Lane. In the warm sunshine, the majority of the party lunched outside, out of the wind in the walled garden. After lunch, we cycled through Englefield Green, free-wheeled down Tite Hill to Egham, and on into Staines. We took the Thames towpath from Staines to Laleham, and the B376 over the M3 to Shepperton. Most had tea at the bakery in Shepperton High Street. As we left the bakery a few minutes before 4 p.m. we met 'B' Group arriving for their tea. Lynda clocked a total of 46 miles from Cheam.
Regards John Gould
I counted fourteen of us when we started off from Shepperton with John G leading. The weather was warmer than of late with a fair bit of sun and although some rain was forecast we had it dry all day. Apart from a couple of newcomers there was Mark, Dennis, Beryl, Lynda, Harold, Roger, Bill, the other John and me. Apologies to the other three {but see the leader's report}! - doctor tells me my complaint is `age related`. Anyway we pressed on to Saville Gardens and the Sun pub via Chertsey Meads, Staines Lane, Norlands Road, along Coldharbour Lane and turned left at The Red Lion, Thorpe, passing The Rose and Crown on Thorpe Green to Virginia Water where, at the traffic lights a decision was made to take the scenic route left under the railway bridge and a right turn into Wentworth estate. We emerged opposite the Wheatsheaf and entered the park where we skirted the lake for a fair way before arriving at our destination and a welcome pint. After that I made my way to have tea with my daughter and granddaughter at Englefield Green, being nearby. It was a well thought out ride but I expect a more direct route was used for their return. I clocked 25miles. Albert
Cobham next week - au revoir - Hub
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