It was a great day for cycling today. About 20 turned up for coffee and cake at the Bradbury Day Centre in Kingston.
Fuzz led the way on our ride; but not before long we had a mishap. Turning a corner, our leader collided with Helga, both fell off their bikes and somehow Fuzz got his key ring, which was tied to his belt caught round the valve of Helga's front tyre; and fell on the wheel. This resulted in a very badly buckled wheel! So, we took if off, and had to find a cycle shop for a new wheel. This was quite a feat. The first shop I knew, near the market, is now selling 'Oil & Vinegar'; so we walked on to Halfords, who didn't have that size, which is an ordinary 700. We then walked over the bridge to Sigma, who only cater for racers, not hybrids. Onwards, to the next shop in Hampton Wick; where we found Moores. Very helpful staff; and put a new wheel on while we waited. Barbara, a friend of mine, decided to look and try a bike out; and hopes to go back soon and buy it.
We started our ride just after midday! Fuzz led a good number of us the backway into Richmond. We had lunch in the garden at The White Swan. We then planned to call in on Tom F. for afternoon tea. Beryl carried the apple pie in her pannier and Fuzz had the other necessities. We were 8 outside Tom's house, and when he came out we sang 'Happy Birthday'. He looked well; and we all went in and enjoyed tea with him. He has a bandage on his leg at the moment; but said he hopes to come out soon; maybe Teddington.
Lynda.
Fuzz led the way on our ride; but not before long we had a mishap. Turning a corner, our leader collided with Helga, both fell off their bikes and somehow Fuzz got his key ring, which was tied to his belt caught round the valve of Helga's front tyre; and fell on the wheel. This resulted in a very badly buckled wheel! So, we took if off, and had to find a cycle shop for a new wheel. This was quite a feat. The first shop I knew, near the market, is now selling 'Oil & Vinegar'; so we walked on to Halfords, who didn't have that size, which is an ordinary 700. We then walked over the bridge to Sigma, who only cater for racers, not hybrids. Onwards, to the next shop in Hampton Wick; where we found Moores. Very helpful staff; and put a new wheel on while we waited. Barbara, a friend of mine, decided to look and try a bike out; and hopes to go back soon and buy it.
We started our ride just after midday! Fuzz led a good number of us the backway into Richmond. We had lunch in the garden at The White Swan. We then planned to call in on Tom F. for afternoon tea. Beryl carried the apple pie in her pannier and Fuzz had the other necessities. We were 8 outside Tom's house, and when he came out we sang 'Happy Birthday'. He looked well; and we all went in and enjoyed tea with him. He has a bandage on his leg at the moment; but said he hopes to come out soon; maybe Teddington.
Lynda.
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