We were invited by the manager to partake of Greeno's Christmas lunch on Wednesday 13Dec06, the day we rendezvous for 11's at Leatherhead. Ron and Cliff said that their 'C' and 'B' group ride plans precluded taking up this offer, but always adaptable Bob for 'A' group said we should take up the offer. At lunch yesterday at JDW Windsor, all present (bar Vic and Steve) signed up to this and paid me £5.50 up front, stating their preference for turkey or beef main course. Any 'A' member intending to be with us 13Dec06 and wishing to be added to the lunch group should contact Brian now.
14 'A' group members left the Greeno Centre at Shepperton in glorious November sunshine if a little cool, they consisted of Pam, Brian, Ray D, Pete B, Tony, John B, Vic, Grant, Ed, Steve, Graham and 3 Franks H, P & F (that’s all were worth). We headed West along the Chertsey Road over the Thames and skirting Addleston Moore to turn right into Green Lane, under the A320 and over the M25 past St. Peter’s hospital, then right into Longcross Road for 2 miles before the right turn into Kitsmead Lane, over the M25 to Knowle Hill were right and left passing Wentworth on our left, through Virginia Water were Vic punctured, he suggested we continue and would meet us at lunch. We crossed the A30 south/west of Egham, into Englefield Green to turn left via Dell Park, Crimp Hill and Old Windsor, a short ride along the A308 into Windsor to dine at The Windlesora (a Wetherspoon’s). 16 miles from Shepperton. Such was the brisk pace we arrived just after 12-30 and Vic arrived a few minutes later. After lunch it was again a brisk ride, but taking the direct route back to the bakery in the High St. at Shepperton via Stains and Laleham, from were, riders made their own way home in various directions.
Hi Brian,
From the Greeno Centre I led Gill, Judy, Bernard (welcome back to 'B' group), Cliff, Eds recumbent and upright, Johns (3 off + friend), Les (thankfully recovered), Nev, Norman, Phil and Robin over Chertsey bridge onto the cycle track. After a brief detour to Chertsey Meads as a last resort I consulted the map and we were soon heading in the correct direction. Norman felt a boulder in his shoe which needed removing, then we went over Woburn Hill and passed through Addlestone to Ottershaw. The cycle track heading south kept us away from the traffic then at McClarens roundabout we turned into Martyrs Lane and shortly left into Woodham Lane. Time was 'getting on' so I decided to give the canal and Wey navigation towpaths a miss (sorry folks) and kept to metalled roads (the best place to view the flooded fields) to The Saddlers Arms at Send Marsh. Here we dined very well and were served quite quickly. After lunch we kept to the lanes, but with people leaving at intervals only Gill, Judy, Bernard, Cliff, Norman, Robin and myself had tea at Stoke d'Abernon. All in all a good day out, mild with plenty of sunshine, no rain though we did see a rainbow in the afternoon but the pot of gold wasn't at Seymour's. Terry
Good weather and a good turnout at Shepperton. It was my turn to lead 'C' ride with Bill, Fuzz, Dave, Ron, Dennis and Allan. Good to see Tom at elevenses. Our lunch venue was The Red Lion at Thorpe, so to make a bit of a ride of it we went down Laleham Thamesside and joined the towpath to Staines, then over the bridge to Egham Hythe. With a bit of help from Dave I found Ten Acres Lane at the end of which we took a right turn to the end where the pub was a welcome sight. The pub by the way is up for let. The service and food was good but the only member of staff seemed to be a pleasant young lady of oriental appearance. We returned to Shepperton for tea via Thorpe Road and Chertsey. John S. and John G. were intending to accompany us but it was rather out of their way for the home run. I still managed to get 23 miles on the clock. See you at Cobham -------------------- Albert
Forgive the plug, but like me, you could be in need of Christmas present inspiration.
"Hi Fellow Cyclist I hope you don't mind me writing, but my book Four Fifty-Plus Fools Flit Fru France is on http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/1861/v/1/sp/, RoadCyclingUK Online Magazine website. I think the book will suit the humour of many fellow senior cyclists. It's not like the many round the world cycling books! My website gives details of the book with extracts, photographs and a link to buy the book for less than a tenner (someone may think you're worth it!).... http://www.1bm.me.uk/books/ Mike Newton"
See you all at Cobham next week, when we shall present our traditional Christmas presents to Hazel, Thelma and Joyce at th RBL Club.
Olleh Hub
14 'A' group members left the Greeno Centre at Shepperton in glorious November sunshine if a little cool, they consisted of Pam, Brian, Ray D, Pete B, Tony, John B, Vic, Grant, Ed, Steve, Graham and 3 Franks H, P & F (that’s all were worth). We headed West along the Chertsey Road over the Thames and skirting Addleston Moore to turn right into Green Lane, under the A320 and over the M25 past St. Peter’s hospital, then right into Longcross Road for 2 miles before the right turn into Kitsmead Lane, over the M25 to Knowle Hill were right and left passing Wentworth on our left, through Virginia Water were Vic punctured, he suggested we continue and would meet us at lunch. We crossed the A30 south/west of Egham, into Englefield Green to turn left via Dell Park, Crimp Hill and Old Windsor, a short ride along the A308 into Windsor to dine at The Windlesora (a Wetherspoon’s). 16 miles from Shepperton. Such was the brisk pace we arrived just after 12-30 and Vic arrived a few minutes later. After lunch it was again a brisk ride, but taking the direct route back to the bakery in the High St. at Shepperton via Stains and Laleham, from were, riders made their own way home in various directions.
Hi Brian,
From the Greeno Centre I led Gill, Judy, Bernard (welcome back to 'B' group), Cliff, Eds recumbent and upright, Johns (3 off + friend), Les (thankfully recovered), Nev, Norman, Phil and Robin over Chertsey bridge onto the cycle track. After a brief detour to Chertsey Meads as a last resort I consulted the map and we were soon heading in the correct direction. Norman felt a boulder in his shoe which needed removing, then we went over Woburn Hill and passed through Addlestone to Ottershaw. The cycle track heading south kept us away from the traffic then at McClarens roundabout we turned into Martyrs Lane and shortly left into Woodham Lane. Time was 'getting on' so I decided to give the canal and Wey navigation towpaths a miss (sorry folks) and kept to metalled roads (the best place to view the flooded fields) to The Saddlers Arms at Send Marsh. Here we dined very well and were served quite quickly. After lunch we kept to the lanes, but with people leaving at intervals only Gill, Judy, Bernard, Cliff, Norman, Robin and myself had tea at Stoke d'Abernon. All in all a good day out, mild with plenty of sunshine, no rain though we did see a rainbow in the afternoon but the pot of gold wasn't at Seymour's. Terry
Good weather and a good turnout at Shepperton. It was my turn to lead 'C' ride with Bill, Fuzz, Dave, Ron, Dennis and Allan. Good to see Tom at elevenses. Our lunch venue was The Red Lion at Thorpe, so to make a bit of a ride of it we went down Laleham Thamesside and joined the towpath to Staines, then over the bridge to Egham Hythe. With a bit of help from Dave I found Ten Acres Lane at the end of which we took a right turn to the end where the pub was a welcome sight. The pub by the way is up for let. The service and food was good but the only member of staff seemed to be a pleasant young lady of oriental appearance. We returned to Shepperton for tea via Thorpe Road and Chertsey. John S. and John G. were intending to accompany us but it was rather out of their way for the home run. I still managed to get 23 miles on the clock. See you at Cobham -------------------- Albert
Forgive the plug, but like me, you could be in need of Christmas present inspiration.
"Hi Fellow Cyclist I hope you don't mind me writing, but my book Four Fifty-Plus Fools Flit Fru France is on http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/1861/v/1/sp/, RoadCyclingUK Online Magazine website. I think the book will suit the humour of many fellow senior cyclists. It's not like the many round the world cycling books! My website gives details of the book with extracts, photographs and a link to buy the book for less than a tenner (someone may think you're worth it!).... http://www.1bm.me.uk/books/ Mike Newton"
See you all at Cobham next week, when we shall present our traditional Christmas presents to Hazel, Thelma and Joyce at th RBL Club.
Olleh Hub
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