Les writes: Easier reading about these rides than doing them. Had a lovely boat trip today looking at birds on salt marshes and a short while on uninhabited island where Barbara picked up too many shells on beautiful beach. Where are you, lucky Les?
Having said that, some personal observations from yesterday's 'C' ride leader John Gould: Judging by yesterday's 'C' rides, and recent 'B' rides I have been on, there now tends to be a huge difference in pace between the groups [which is what this club is all about]. For example, during yesterday's ride, I led at a very leisurely pace and the route was totally flat, but we still had to wait every mile or so for some to catch up. In contrast 'B' rides have definitely got faster recently. I return from these happy and exhilarated, but often totally exhausted. Perhaps in future I should lead 'B' rides, but mine would perhaps be at a slower pace than those of some other leaders. Here is my report on yesterday's ride: Lynda, Liz, Beryl, Irene (new to Wayfarers), David (also new to Wayfarers), Mark, Roger, Ron, Tom, Bill, Harold, Mark, Fuzz, Dennis, Derek, Dave, John S and I set off from Kingston via Bushey Park, the back streets of Hampton, Lower Sunbury, Shepperton Marina and Walton Bridge for a latish lunch at the Badgers Rest Weybridge. Before lunch, we lost Derek who decided to make for home; and also Lynda and Liz who needed to get home early to pack for their early departure today for Newhaven and this year's Dieppe Raid. At 2 o'clock, we set off again, intending to take tea at Squires Garden Centre in Long Ditton. We cycled through the private Burwood Park Estate, and emerged opposite another Squires Garden Centre on Burwood Road Hersham. Those members of the group who thought we had already arrived at tea were quickly disabused. We then took an off road detour via Riverside Farm and various Hersham back streets, coming out at the Waitrose car park in the Centre of Hersham, then proceeding on a cycle/pedestrian route parallel and near to the A244 without actually crossing that main road. We went via West End and Clare Hill Golf Course into Claygate. Here Roger had a puncture; so we decided to have tea at Claygate Day Centre, before dispersing to our various homes. John Gould
Our autumn tour to YHA Lee Valley is booked for 13-14Sep06, two nights @ £22.50 pppn (small room basis) including breakfast. YHA require cash with booking, so £45 in advance is the name of the game - I will make the booking on Wednesday 05Jul06 for up to seven whose £45 I have at that time (YHA have kindly reserved seven spaces for us in an otherwise full hostel). So far we have Bob, Pete M, Brian and Ed S!
Big representation of Sou'Westers in Dieppe this weekend - hopefully the team prize is within our grasp. Olleh travelling Hub.
Having said that, some personal observations from yesterday's 'C' ride leader John Gould: Judging by yesterday's 'C' rides, and recent 'B' rides I have been on, there now tends to be a huge difference in pace between the groups [which is what this club is all about]. For example, during yesterday's ride, I led at a very leisurely pace and the route was totally flat, but we still had to wait every mile or so for some to catch up. In contrast 'B' rides have definitely got faster recently. I return from these happy and exhilarated, but often totally exhausted. Perhaps in future I should lead 'B' rides, but mine would perhaps be at a slower pace than those of some other leaders. Here is my report on yesterday's ride: Lynda, Liz, Beryl, Irene (new to Wayfarers), David (also new to Wayfarers), Mark, Roger, Ron, Tom, Bill, Harold, Mark, Fuzz, Dennis, Derek, Dave, John S and I set off from Kingston via Bushey Park, the back streets of Hampton, Lower Sunbury, Shepperton Marina and Walton Bridge for a latish lunch at the Badgers Rest Weybridge. Before lunch, we lost Derek who decided to make for home; and also Lynda and Liz who needed to get home early to pack for their early departure today for Newhaven and this year's Dieppe Raid. At 2 o'clock, we set off again, intending to take tea at Squires Garden Centre in Long Ditton. We cycled through the private Burwood Park Estate, and emerged opposite another Squires Garden Centre on Burwood Road Hersham. Those members of the group who thought we had already arrived at tea were quickly disabused. We then took an off road detour via Riverside Farm and various Hersham back streets, coming out at the Waitrose car park in the Centre of Hersham, then proceeding on a cycle/pedestrian route parallel and near to the A244 without actually crossing that main road. We went via West End and Clare Hill Golf Course into Claygate. Here Roger had a puncture; so we decided to have tea at Claygate Day Centre, before dispersing to our various homes. John Gould
Our autumn tour to YHA Lee Valley is booked for 13-14Sep06, two nights @ £22.50 pppn (small room basis) including breakfast. YHA require cash with booking, so £45 in advance is the name of the game - I will make the booking on Wednesday 05Jul06 for up to seven whose £45 I have at that time (YHA have kindly reserved seven spaces for us in an otherwise full hostel). So far we have Bob, Pete M, Brian and Ed S!
Big representation of Sou'Westers in Dieppe this weekend - hopefully the team prize is within our grasp. Olleh travelling Hub.
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