“A” Group Report - 13th Feb

“A” Group Report 13th Feb Frank Cubis

A large group of 15 left Weybridge Day Centre at 11-25 in glorious sunshine which continued all day until sunset, 4 were left behind (presumably chatting). As it was my run we rode north (of course) along Thames Street to Walton Bridge passing near Shepperton Day Centre, using the circular cycle path over the M3 to Littleton passing Ashford and along Clockhouse Lane, then south of the A30 to Hatton Cross, time for a few photo shoots as the aircraft were a few yards from touch down. Into Heathrow we used the clockwise cycle route where we picked up the 4 that were left behind at Weybridge. We exited the airport crossing the A4 at the Post House into Harlington where left along Sipson Lane to Harmondsworth. The Five Bells was the destination, and a very efficient barman took our orders, we sat outside in warm sunshine in this quaint village, (that is until the 3rd runway decimates the whole area). Enjoying the tranquillity were 2 Franks, Neil, Ray, Pete B & M, Jake, Vic, Rob, Tony, Editor Mike, Ian, John, Steve, Graham, Grant, Jeff, Brian & Will, Jen also joined us here 20 I think. After lunch it was a quick view of the Tithe Barn and on our way East on back roads to Cranford where Neil punctured, this delayed us some 20 minutes, Ray and Grant excused themselves and carried on. Then on to Heston, Osterley, Spring Grove, Isleworth, along the Thames cycle path via Twickenham and Richmond to enjoy tea at the café under Richmond Bridge where Graham organized the seating arrangement outside in still glorious sunshine. From here members made their own way home, I am sure before sunset.