A Group Aug 29th

Despite being our most westerly outpost, Fairoaks attracted a goodly number (16) of "A" riders; these being Graham, Bob, Ed, Frank, Grant, Ian, John B, John S, Mike, Pete B, Pete M, Ray, Rob, Toni, Vic and Pam (a very warm welcome back!). At her request, we were gentle on the ups but still lost Bob to a puncture within the first three miles. Our course was northwest to Windlesham, then north and east through the Ascots before turning west to Winkfield Row, Warfield Church, and Tickleback Row. From there lunch was north at the New Leathern Bottle, Jealotts Hill. We dined alfresco; the portions more than making up for the preparation time and lack of brown bread. At departure time (around two), we were the last customers save one rather dilapidated car. Pam was for Slough but the rest rode by Maiden's Green and Woodside, in at Cheapside and out at Bishopgate. Thanks to a misbehaving freewheel, Ed had to walk Tite Hill but rejoined at tea.
The route from Egham went past Irene's Teas (closed for two weeks) and back onto roads at Laleham for a final dash to Watson's (ex Holt's) bakery in Shepperton. A comfortably warm day though cloudy at times; route as described: around 35 miles.
Graham Hill
and hope I havent forgotten anybody!