A Toast to all Wayfarers
After Tuesday night's buffeting squalls, Wednesday dawned bright, sunny and frost-free. The RBL hall was heaving with eager, wayfaring legionnaires fortifying themselves for a foray into Hancockland. Instinct drew riders to their native packs, then off and away to a common lunchtime destination.
The 'A' pack chose to follow Downside Bridge Rd to Cobham Park Lane, then off-road awhile along River Lane, the puddles somewhat fuller than two days earlier but still fordable. Then over the Mole past the cemetery at Cobham Tilt and back on dear old tarmac to cross Stokes Rd and follow Blundel Lane to Oxshott High Street. Bird's Hill Rise took us through the Crown Estate (to which I understand there is no impediment to public access), after which it was a busier road through Malden Rushett to Horton Lane, Chessington Rd, Ewell and finally along The Avenue in Nonsuch Park to Anne Boleyn's Walk and the Prezzo restaurant - Italian not spoken 'ere! Pace gentle and arrival two mins in advance of the target 12.30pm.
With bikes secured, the tables gradually filled, with Wayfarers arriving by two wheels, four wheels, by bus and by walking stick. There were faces familiar and unfamiliar and a welcome appearance by Stephen Cox. Food served and nobody I think went hungry. Grateful thanks were offered to Lynda for masterminding the feast on our behalf. An unspoken vote of thanks from me to all Wayfarers who make the club such a pleasure! Thanks too to those unsung heroes, the ride leaders of each group, who lead us week on week down unfamiliar lanes and show us unsuspected corners of our lovely countryside!
Time then for each to wobble his or her way home!
Jeff
The 'A' pack chose to follow Downside Bridge Rd to Cobham Park Lane, then off-road awhile along River Lane, the puddles somewhat fuller than two days earlier but still fordable. Then over the Mole past the cemetery at Cobham Tilt and back on dear old tarmac to cross Stokes Rd and follow Blundel Lane to Oxshott High Street. Bird's Hill Rise took us through the Crown Estate (to which I understand there is no impediment to public access), after which it was a busier road through Malden Rushett to Horton Lane, Chessington Rd, Ewell and finally along The Avenue in Nonsuch Park to Anne Boleyn's Walk and the Prezzo restaurant - Italian not spoken 'ere! Pace gentle and arrival two mins in advance of the target 12.30pm.
With bikes secured, the tables gradually filled, with Wayfarers arriving by two wheels, four wheels, by bus and by walking stick. There were faces familiar and unfamiliar and a welcome appearance by Stephen Cox. Food served and nobody I think went hungry. Grateful thanks were offered to Lynda for masterminding the feast on our behalf. An unspoken vote of thanks from me to all Wayfarers who make the club such a pleasure! Thanks too to those unsung heroes, the ride leaders of each group, who lead us week on week down unfamiliar lanes and show us unsuspected corners of our lovely countryside!
Time then for each to wobble his or her way home!
Jeff
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