Hello Wayfarers and friends
I just thought you might like to know that circulation of this newsletter has reached sixty subscribers with the latest addition of website publisher Peter Hardisty, whose company Bob and I took great pleasure in when participating in Sunday's splendid 50m Word Hunt. Congratulations to Colin Quemby for putting on so enjoyable an event on behalf of our DA (enjoyed even in scorching sunshine - giving some clue as to what those Tour riders put themselves through daily). Peter was so influential that, although in Horsham at lunchtime, we eschewed JDW's Lynd Cross pub in favour of the excellent Rising Sun, Pondtail Road. The prize for best performance by a Wayfarer went to Bob, who, concerned to retain amateur status, allowed his brother to pay his entry fee.
John B begs leave of absence: I had just missed you all last Wednesday 12th at North Cheam, I got there at about 09.10. Another arriving for 09:30 offered to ride with me to Godstone through Bletchingley. We got a detour when we missed Ditches Lane off Downs Road off Marlpit Lane so going through Coulsdon onto Rook Lane which went on and turned into Alderstead Lane, we went back and turned south along Hilltop Lane down to Bletchingley. We got to Blindley Heath 11.27 and found nobody around, so he decided that we inspect the tents at the camping centre we had passed at the north end of the village. We got back to Reigate via Outwood and Green Lane bridge across the M23. A rider who had decided not to go all the way into East Sussex met us at junction of Millers lane with Rookery Hill coming from the south before we three crossed the M23. He left us to go into Reigate while we made for a known lunch stop just west of Reigate on Bonny's Lane off Flanchford Road. We got there from the south by crossing the A217 as to Leigh, then Sandcross Lane and up the steep narrow hill of Park lane, then left into Littleton Lane and rough path of the south end of Bonny's Lane. The pub was very popular with many other people enjoying a lunch break etc. I left him on the A25, he went back into Reigate, I went west along the A25 and then up Clifton's Lane to climb the tracks up Juniper Hill and crossed the M25 by bridleway bridge and then across the B2032 to Chequers Lane (B2220) into Walton on the Hill. I found the sign for the left turn for Leatherhead and Headley in Walton had been turned so that you could hardly read it. This was for the left turn into Ebbisham lane at a triangle. I fell about half way down the last bit of hill on Hurst Road west from Walton on the Hill before the bottom where the road turns sharp right just by a cottage on the left. This was due to a sort of rut which caught the front wheel and then threw it up making me lose control. I have reported the bad state of the road to Surrey County Council Highways Department. They have given it the enquiry number 60969951. The approx time of the accident was 4 p.m. The rest of the road seemed quite normal and good. A man came to help riding a small motor bicycle from Walton, he said that there have been several cases of mishaps on this hill due to the poor condition of the roadway. I hope to be fit enough to rejoin you after maybe another week or two healing various scrapes. John Bassett.
It was good to see Geoff Clarke looking in fine fettle at Addlestone yesterday, after sustaining a stroke which has left his eyesight impaired.
Best wishes to founder member Bill Stead, who sustained bad cuts from a broken wing mirror, could not stem the bleeding and was removed to hospital.
It's good to know that Fuzz and his wife and Brian N keep their eye on Bill.
Congratulations to Mark Roy, whose success in raising £2,400 for the Pakistan Earthquake Appeal led to his appearance on their TV; he has the clip as a permanent memory and thanks all Wayfarers who supported the appeal.
This weather affects us all; the French have a word for it - le cafard.
So ten 'A' group riders (Graham, Brian, Ed, Nigel, Pam, Pete B, Pete M, Ray H, Steve, Vic) set out without much enthusiasm from Addlestone on the journey to Horton (a odest ten miles away). The cyclists' route was taken to Chertsey Bridge and the towpath to Staines where Irene's paviors were drinking tea. Without stopping, we rode on through Two Rivers and left before the Garibaldi (or Gariba Di as its sign reads). Several enjoyed for the first time a vibro-massage across Staines Moor. The pleasant but brief run along the Colne in Stanwell Moor led into fly-tipping at the Poyle interchange before a final mile or so of road to The Five Bells. An early arrival meant an early departure so back it was through Wraysbury to Church Street Staines. This time Irene was serving tea to her paviors; cue for a mass abandonment by the riders. After the standard rounds of photography, we settled for teas, Wallace and Gromit - it had been a hot, very hot July day.
Hi Brian, I led Gill, Jon and Les from Addlestone via cycle paths to Chertsey bridge where we rode in pleasant sunshine alongside the tranquil river to Staines, observing the recently upped swans (for details contact Gill, Les or Irene). We stopped at North Towers, rang bells thus attracting attention of the construction engineers who called Lady of the house, Irene.
After salutations and jovial banter were exchanged she mentioned just before us a motley, verbose group of cyclists had passed by. (Who could they be - we didn't see them). We continued to Runnymede where we took to the road, shortly turning left onto the A328 - destination Englefield Green. Gill saw a Fosters lorry unloading at the Barley Mow (not my original destination) and suggested we stop there - it seemed a good idea, so we did, and can recommend it. Some of Gill's walking friends were there -they only walk in the mornings then go home. After lunch we had a committee meeting and it was agreed Gill should lead to Shepperton Lock. It was by now quite warm, every piece of shade was very welcome. The route was via Tite hill, Egham, Thorpe Lea, Thorpe, Coldharbour Lane to join the A320 briefly then Laleham Reach and Golf course to Chertsey, then along Dockett Eddy Lane (who was he?) arriving at Shepperton Lock in good time for 230s. Whilst sitting in the shade sipping tea, watching the world, or at least the boats go by, Liz and her Mum turned up on an afternoon out. Soon after leaving the Lock we split up and went our separate ways - I had been looking forward to a particular iced lolly at Byfleet but they had sold out - 'This is just as good but it melts quicker' - it didn't have a chance! I arrived home to find my outside thermometer indicating a max then of 32+C - the hottest I've seen. Terry
This day was recorded as the hottest July day in 100 years.
Nevertheless we 'C' stalwarts with Harold in the lead, set out from Addlestone day centre for the Four Horseshoes at Chobham. There was me, Bill, Mark, Beryl, Dennis and Ron. We went the full length of Green Lane, then into Hardwick Lane and Lyne Crossing Road to Trumps Green, going left up a couple of pretty steep hills. Recourse to our water bottles became a must from time to time. On reaching Chobham Common we took the Windlesham direction and turned left to cross over the M3 with the blessed long downhill to reach the pub and a welcome pint. Shortly after leaving, Dennis collected a puncture in a shady spot under some trees. That must be why we're known as `Easy Riders`!! On such a day `easy` was the thing to be. We took the return route down Red Lion Road, Gracious Pond Road, Stonehill Road and Holloway Hill to my place for tea. Luckily I was well stocked up with beer and tonic water, but the pot of tea went down the sink! There's still a lot of cake left but it'll keep and if Bill and Vic come in on Monday the beer stocks are still well up. For the benefit of any brave soul who may have read thus far, the Monday trio (usually) are `the last of the summer wine`. ------------ Albert
It's looks like 16th August before we all get together again at Shepperton, as it's out to Caterham-on-the-Hill for A and B groups next week and at least nine of us are off to Dumfries for a week of CTC Birthday Rides from Friday 28Jul06, so will not be at Cobham. Both 'A' and 'B' group nominated leaders are unable to lead from Cobham 02Aug06, so those 'A' and 'B' riders present will need to be led !!!!!.
Enjoy this fabulous summer.
Olleh scorching Hub.
I just thought you might like to know that circulation of this newsletter has reached sixty subscribers with the latest addition of website publisher Peter Hardisty, whose company Bob and I took great pleasure in when participating in Sunday's splendid 50m Word Hunt. Congratulations to Colin Quemby for putting on so enjoyable an event on behalf of our DA (enjoyed even in scorching sunshine - giving some clue as to what those Tour riders put themselves through daily). Peter was so influential that, although in Horsham at lunchtime, we eschewed JDW's Lynd Cross pub in favour of the excellent Rising Sun, Pondtail Road. The prize for best performance by a Wayfarer went to Bob, who, concerned to retain amateur status, allowed his brother to pay his entry fee.
John B begs leave of absence: I had just missed you all last Wednesday 12th at North Cheam, I got there at about 09.10. Another arriving for 09:30 offered to ride with me to Godstone through Bletchingley. We got a detour when we missed Ditches Lane off Downs Road off Marlpit Lane so going through Coulsdon onto Rook Lane which went on and turned into Alderstead Lane, we went back and turned south along Hilltop Lane down to Bletchingley. We got to Blindley Heath 11.27 and found nobody around, so he decided that we inspect the tents at the camping centre we had passed at the north end of the village. We got back to Reigate via Outwood and Green Lane bridge across the M23. A rider who had decided not to go all the way into East Sussex met us at junction of Millers lane with Rookery Hill coming from the south before we three crossed the M23. He left us to go into Reigate while we made for a known lunch stop just west of Reigate on Bonny's Lane off Flanchford Road. We got there from the south by crossing the A217 as to Leigh, then Sandcross Lane and up the steep narrow hill of Park lane, then left into Littleton Lane and rough path of the south end of Bonny's Lane. The pub was very popular with many other people enjoying a lunch break etc. I left him on the A25, he went back into Reigate, I went west along the A25 and then up Clifton's Lane to climb the tracks up Juniper Hill and crossed the M25 by bridleway bridge and then across the B2032 to Chequers Lane (B2220) into Walton on the Hill. I found the sign for the left turn for Leatherhead and Headley in Walton had been turned so that you could hardly read it. This was for the left turn into Ebbisham lane at a triangle. I fell about half way down the last bit of hill on Hurst Road west from Walton on the Hill before the bottom where the road turns sharp right just by a cottage on the left. This was due to a sort of rut which caught the front wheel and then threw it up making me lose control. I have reported the bad state of the road to Surrey County Council Highways Department. They have given it the enquiry number 60969951. The approx time of the accident was 4 p.m. The rest of the road seemed quite normal and good. A man came to help riding a small motor bicycle from Walton, he said that there have been several cases of mishaps on this hill due to the poor condition of the roadway. I hope to be fit enough to rejoin you after maybe another week or two healing various scrapes. John Bassett.
It was good to see Geoff Clarke looking in fine fettle at Addlestone yesterday, after sustaining a stroke which has left his eyesight impaired.
Best wishes to founder member Bill Stead, who sustained bad cuts from a broken wing mirror, could not stem the bleeding and was removed to hospital.
It's good to know that Fuzz and his wife and Brian N keep their eye on Bill.
Congratulations to Mark Roy, whose success in raising £2,400 for the Pakistan Earthquake Appeal led to his appearance on their TV; he has the clip as a permanent memory and thanks all Wayfarers who supported the appeal.
This weather affects us all; the French have a word for it - le cafard.
So ten 'A' group riders (Graham, Brian, Ed, Nigel, Pam, Pete B, Pete M, Ray H, Steve, Vic) set out without much enthusiasm from Addlestone on the journey to Horton (a odest ten miles away). The cyclists' route was taken to Chertsey Bridge and the towpath to Staines where Irene's paviors were drinking tea. Without stopping, we rode on through Two Rivers and left before the Garibaldi (or Gariba Di as its sign reads). Several enjoyed for the first time a vibro-massage across Staines Moor. The pleasant but brief run along the Colne in Stanwell Moor led into fly-tipping at the Poyle interchange before a final mile or so of road to The Five Bells. An early arrival meant an early departure so back it was through Wraysbury to Church Street Staines. This time Irene was serving tea to her paviors; cue for a mass abandonment by the riders. After the standard rounds of photography, we settled for teas, Wallace and Gromit - it had been a hot, very hot July day.
Hi Brian, I led Gill, Jon and Les from Addlestone via cycle paths to Chertsey bridge where we rode in pleasant sunshine alongside the tranquil river to Staines, observing the recently upped swans (for details contact Gill, Les or Irene). We stopped at North Towers, rang bells thus attracting attention of the construction engineers who called Lady of the house, Irene.
After salutations and jovial banter were exchanged she mentioned just before us a motley, verbose group of cyclists had passed by. (Who could they be - we didn't see them). We continued to Runnymede where we took to the road, shortly turning left onto the A328 - destination Englefield Green. Gill saw a Fosters lorry unloading at the Barley Mow (not my original destination) and suggested we stop there - it seemed a good idea, so we did, and can recommend it. Some of Gill's walking friends were there -they only walk in the mornings then go home. After lunch we had a committee meeting and it was agreed Gill should lead to Shepperton Lock. It was by now quite warm, every piece of shade was very welcome. The route was via Tite hill, Egham, Thorpe Lea, Thorpe, Coldharbour Lane to join the A320 briefly then Laleham Reach and Golf course to Chertsey, then along Dockett Eddy Lane (who was he?) arriving at Shepperton Lock in good time for 230s. Whilst sitting in the shade sipping tea, watching the world, or at least the boats go by, Liz and her Mum turned up on an afternoon out. Soon after leaving the Lock we split up and went our separate ways - I had been looking forward to a particular iced lolly at Byfleet but they had sold out - 'This is just as good but it melts quicker' - it didn't have a chance! I arrived home to find my outside thermometer indicating a max then of 32+C - the hottest I've seen. Terry
This day was recorded as the hottest July day in 100 years.
Nevertheless we 'C' stalwarts with Harold in the lead, set out from Addlestone day centre for the Four Horseshoes at Chobham. There was me, Bill, Mark, Beryl, Dennis and Ron. We went the full length of Green Lane, then into Hardwick Lane and Lyne Crossing Road to Trumps Green, going left up a couple of pretty steep hills. Recourse to our water bottles became a must from time to time. On reaching Chobham Common we took the Windlesham direction and turned left to cross over the M3 with the blessed long downhill to reach the pub and a welcome pint. Shortly after leaving, Dennis collected a puncture in a shady spot under some trees. That must be why we're known as `Easy Riders`!! On such a day `easy` was the thing to be. We took the return route down Red Lion Road, Gracious Pond Road, Stonehill Road and Holloway Hill to my place for tea. Luckily I was well stocked up with beer and tonic water, but the pot of tea went down the sink! There's still a lot of cake left but it'll keep and if Bill and Vic come in on Monday the beer stocks are still well up. For the benefit of any brave soul who may have read thus far, the Monday trio (usually) are `the last of the summer wine`. ------------ Albert
It's looks like 16th August before we all get together again at Shepperton, as it's out to Caterham-on-the-Hill for A and B groups next week and at least nine of us are off to Dumfries for a week of CTC Birthday Rides from Friday 28Jul06, so will not be at Cobham. Both 'A' and 'B' group nominated leaders are unable to lead from Cobham 02Aug06, so those 'A' and 'B' riders present will need to be led !!!!!.
Enjoy this fabulous summer.
Olleh scorching Hub.
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