What a grotty day! It was 4 or 5 degrees, it rained all day with an unfriendly easterly breeze. There were only three of us at North Cheam. When we got to Shepperton there were a few more, the Cs weren't in evidence so Pam (who was due to lead them) joined us. 13 started from Shepperton but only ten made it to the pub. We went by a slightly circuitous route as a consequence of my having missed the turning into Bushey Park. Robin led us from Kingston Bridge by his route to Richmond Park then down to Richmond, where we had lunch at:
High tide was at 1.20 which is when this photo was taken. We did wonder if our bikes were safe. Lunch was fine. Those present were: Andy, Gill, John, Pam, Ray, Robin, Stephanie, Tim, Tony and me. The river was high and racing along. This was Richmond Bridge:
Encouraged by me, we gave up after lunch and went our separate ways. 29 miles from North Cheam.
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