Albert sends his apologies for not coming on the ride with us today; but Phil had Hayes, Middlesex in mind, so it was a bit out of his way.
Phil lead, Roger, Bill H, Ron, Mark, Liz, Eddie, Allan, Les J, Beryl and Lynda onto the quiet side roads of Teddington towards Crane Park river. All was well, it was a sunny day and not much traffic. We followed the river, enjoying the scenery, a few bumps, stones and a bit wet in parts. But, nevertheless, all was well. Then we came onto the road for a while, and back into parkland - called Donkey Wood. This is where the trouble started.
It was getting wetter and boggie. By the time we were coming to the end, there were a few grumbles to say the least. About 100 yds from the end we were all literally stuck in the mud! We had to use sticks to free our wheels and brakes. Some swished their bikes over the side of the river to wash it off. Phil apologised and said it was dry last time he rode that way. Well, by this time it was getting on, so we found a pub, The White Hart by Heathrow airport. They were doing main meals, 2 for £10. Our waitress said she was going to be on the television, Thursday night at 10.30pm, discussing the third runway. She is one of the main protesters.
So, after a late lunch we did a tour of Heathrow, which was on our route back. It was quite exciting seeing the planes come into land as we were cycling along. Roger, Beryl and myself made our way to Hampton Court and had tea and cake at 5 on the bridge. Everyone else went straight home. I got back home at 6pm and did 40mls - and my bike is a sorry sight! But we were very lucky with the weather as its pouring with rain outside now. A challenging ride, Phil; one that will be talked about in years to come!
Lynda.
Phil lead, Roger, Bill H, Ron, Mark, Liz, Eddie, Allan, Les J, Beryl and Lynda onto the quiet side roads of Teddington towards Crane Park river. All was well, it was a sunny day and not much traffic. We followed the river, enjoying the scenery, a few bumps, stones and a bit wet in parts. But, nevertheless, all was well. Then we came onto the road for a while, and back into parkland - called Donkey Wood. This is where the trouble started.
It was getting wetter and boggie. By the time we were coming to the end, there were a few grumbles to say the least. About 100 yds from the end we were all literally stuck in the mud! We had to use sticks to free our wheels and brakes. Some swished their bikes over the side of the river to wash it off. Phil apologised and said it was dry last time he rode that way. Well, by this time it was getting on, so we found a pub, The White Hart by Heathrow airport. They were doing main meals, 2 for £10. Our waitress said she was going to be on the television, Thursday night at 10.30pm, discussing the third runway. She is one of the main protesters.
So, after a late lunch we did a tour of Heathrow, which was on our route back. It was quite exciting seeing the planes come into land as we were cycling along. Roger, Beryl and myself made our way to Hampton Court and had tea and cake at 5 on the bridge. Everyone else went straight home. I got back home at 6pm and did 40mls - and my bike is a sorry sight! But we were very lucky with the weather as its pouring with rain outside now. A challenging ride, Phil; one that will be talked about in years to come!
Lynda.
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