As soon as I got home today I looked up the origin of the phrase “If you want to get ahead, get a hat”. Apparently it's in the Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame and was a slogan in 1934. Wind forward to 2013 and perhaps it should run something like “If you want to keep your head, wear a helmet”.
Today’s run with B’s was a modest affair starting after the AGM well after 1200. There were 24 of us, split into 2 groups, with Brian leading the second group (many thanks to him for offering). The route to lunch was some 9 not too difficult miles via the backs of Walton on Thames and West Molesey to East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton and Hook.
However we did have cross the River Mole on the Summer Road footbridge. In the second group, and in the narrow confines of the bridge, Pam’s pannier caught the railings and she fell off sufficiently hard to hurt her wrist and hit her head against the railings, and in the process breaking her helmet (the fixings, I think). Very lucky and a bit shaken, she and the group made it to lunch arriving more or less at the same as the first group. Our excuse was the excessively long delay at the Summer Road level crossing.
Tim joined us at the Cap In Hand, making 25 in all. JDW were their usual efficient selves. It was about 2.30pm when we left.
Was the afternoon going to be long or short? The destination was the same – the new cyclist’s café in Esher – G!RO – which opened a few weeks ago. I opted for the short route through Claygate. 8 made the journey with 7 actually going in for tea and cakes. It’s not large but it is relaxed and comfortable and the prices are OK. G!RO are also the UK Partners for Argonaut Cycles and have 2 bikes on display. It’s the first time (and probably the last) that I have had the opportunity to touch a £10,000 bike!
For me the journey home was just round the corner. I covered about 26 miles, enjoying a lucky sunny day out with the B's.
Peter T
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