As I said at Cobham, it was nice to be missed and welcomed "home" by Thelma, Hazel and Joyce, even though only one Cobham meet was missed - we several being at Dumfries - including Tom Fish, oldest participant. Tom had his No1 bike stolen last week and attended the Tour of Britain finish at Westminster on Sunday looking somewhat morose, on a bike almost as old as Tom.
Suzanne Lyndon to Frank C: Dear Frank, Unfortunately I’ve had a change of plans and must return to Sydney by the end of this week and so will be unable to join Wayfarers on your Wednesday rides this week and next. Thank you very much for the ride last week, I enjoyed it very much, especially meeting you and the other club members. Should you or any members come ‘down under’, I would be very delighted to show you some Sydney rides. My club’s website is sydneycyclingclub.org.au Regards and safe riding, Suzanne
Wednesday 'A' ride report from Frank C: I advertised at the British Legion in Cobham a briskish ride to lunch at Godalming, 13 members decided to take up the challenge, they were Pam, Graham, Vic, Frank H, Pete B, Brian, Bob, Tony, Grant, Steve, Rob, Ray D, and John M. And what a professional group of riders it turned out to be. We left Cobham at 11-15 via Martyr’s Green and Hungry Hill to Burnt Common, turning left into London Road we took the cycle path along the A3 to Clay Lane past Jacobswell to the A320 a quick left and right into Salt Box Road, but then turned left into Sumberland Ave to cross the A322. Did a bit of off road to Rydes Hill across the A323 into Broad Street, through Wood Street and left into A323 through Willy Green to turn left at Wyke Cross, through Christmas pie to Wanborough and the stonking climb up to the Hogs Back, through Puttenham over the A3 then the exhilarating (but not on fixed) descent into Godalming, as we road into the High St the town clock struck one, a distance of 23 miles at an average of 13 mph, we dined at Wetherspoon where Mike Morley met up with us. After lunch it was main roads to Guildford, Merrow, West Clandon and tea at West Horsley and by now the weather was very warm indeed, after tea members made their own way home, perhaps, a little weary, but hopefully, well worth the effort. Well done to all.
Surviving a last-minute change of leader, 'B' group led by Norman, made their way to (Terry did tell me, but - in one ear, out the same one) - no report by 7pm Friday, so away we go.
Summer is still here and it was cooking up for a warm ride as Mark led around 25 of us from the RBL up Plough Lane en route for The New Inn at Send. That's about right, 25 and I checked out Harold (lots of photos), Roger, Bill, Dave, John, Fuzz, Dennis (we lost him after the initial climb), Jonathon, Lynda, Beryl, Helga and Carole. Then there was another Bill whose real name was Albert (but we cant stand two of those!) and he prefers to be named like his dad. At the pub I found we had two more Johns and another Dave also Ken, a refugee from 'B' group, who preferred a more sedate ride also Bill and Pat Matthews.
It was nice to see Lisa join us on a Wednesday ride. The other three names will probably come to me after I've sent this email. From the look of it as we rode past, the Black Swan appears to be going upmarket. In Ripley we took a right turn down Newark Lane then left at The Seven Stars down Papercourt Lane, emerging in Send from Tannery Lane. From there I could almost taste my lunchtime pint to which Harold kindly treated me (thanks again Harold). In spite of our number the service was spot on. Tea was to be at Cobham but I legged it down Newark Lane as we passed thro` Ripley. Thanks for a pleasant ride Mark and thanks too for offering to do this slot next week when I'll be in Belgium. See you the following week at Weybridge if I survive the Belgian beer ------------------ Albert
Our not-quite-so-mystery ride next week evidently involves visiting many London parks, suitable for all our groups, covering about 40 miles, under John Scott's debut leadership. Usual North Cheam 09:30 start, or 10:30 at Roehampton Gate Café in Richmond Park. Please pay attention to John's on-site pre-ride induction course.
Our Lee Valley venture next week begins when those involved reach a suitable point to depart the mystery ride. See you at Richmond Park. Olleh Hub.
Suzanne Lyndon to Frank C: Dear Frank, Unfortunately I’ve had a change of plans and must return to Sydney by the end of this week and so will be unable to join Wayfarers on your Wednesday rides this week and next. Thank you very much for the ride last week, I enjoyed it very much, especially meeting you and the other club members. Should you or any members come ‘down under’, I would be very delighted to show you some Sydney rides. My club’s website is sydneycyclingclub.org.au Regards and safe riding, Suzanne
Wednesday 'A' ride report from Frank C: I advertised at the British Legion in Cobham a briskish ride to lunch at Godalming, 13 members decided to take up the challenge, they were Pam, Graham, Vic, Frank H, Pete B, Brian, Bob, Tony, Grant, Steve, Rob, Ray D, and John M. And what a professional group of riders it turned out to be. We left Cobham at 11-15 via Martyr’s Green and Hungry Hill to Burnt Common, turning left into London Road we took the cycle path along the A3 to Clay Lane past Jacobswell to the A320 a quick left and right into Salt Box Road, but then turned left into Sumberland Ave to cross the A322. Did a bit of off road to Rydes Hill across the A323 into Broad Street, through Wood Street and left into A323 through Willy Green to turn left at Wyke Cross, through Christmas pie to Wanborough and the stonking climb up to the Hogs Back, through Puttenham over the A3 then the exhilarating (but not on fixed) descent into Godalming, as we road into the High St the town clock struck one, a distance of 23 miles at an average of 13 mph, we dined at Wetherspoon where Mike Morley met up with us. After lunch it was main roads to Guildford, Merrow, West Clandon and tea at West Horsley and by now the weather was very warm indeed, after tea members made their own way home, perhaps, a little weary, but hopefully, well worth the effort. Well done to all.
Surviving a last-minute change of leader, 'B' group led by Norman, made their way to (Terry did tell me, but - in one ear, out the same one) - no report by 7pm Friday, so away we go.
Summer is still here and it was cooking up for a warm ride as Mark led around 25 of us from the RBL up Plough Lane en route for The New Inn at Send. That's about right, 25 and I checked out Harold (lots of photos), Roger, Bill, Dave, John, Fuzz, Dennis (we lost him after the initial climb), Jonathon, Lynda, Beryl, Helga and Carole. Then there was another Bill whose real name was Albert (but we cant stand two of those!) and he prefers to be named like his dad. At the pub I found we had two more Johns and another Dave also Ken, a refugee from 'B' group, who preferred a more sedate ride also Bill and Pat Matthews.
It was nice to see Lisa join us on a Wednesday ride. The other three names will probably come to me after I've sent this email. From the look of it as we rode past, the Black Swan appears to be going upmarket. In Ripley we took a right turn down Newark Lane then left at The Seven Stars down Papercourt Lane, emerging in Send from Tannery Lane. From there I could almost taste my lunchtime pint to which Harold kindly treated me (thanks again Harold). In spite of our number the service was spot on. Tea was to be at Cobham but I legged it down Newark Lane as we passed thro` Ripley. Thanks for a pleasant ride Mark and thanks too for offering to do this slot next week when I'll be in Belgium. See you the following week at Weybridge if I survive the Belgian beer ------------------ Albert
Our not-quite-so-mystery ride next week evidently involves visiting many London parks, suitable for all our groups, covering about 40 miles, under John Scott's debut leadership. Usual North Cheam 09:30 start, or 10:30 at Roehampton Gate Café in Richmond Park. Please pay attention to John's on-site pre-ride induction course.
Our Lee Valley venture next week begins when those involved reach a suitable point to depart the mystery ride. See you at Richmond Park. Olleh Hub.
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