B Group - 26th November

We all assembled at The Bradbury Centre, Kingston upon Thames. The weather was overcast and drizzly; so it was rather surprising that 15 B-riders turned up. We set out for Colnbrook going via Bushy Park, Hampton, Hanworth, Feltham Hill, Ashford, Staines, Wraysbury, and Horton.  Pam, who was backing up the group, sustained a puncture (that is to say Pam’s bike did) in Bushy Park. So, Tim was immediately promoted to backer-up of the group. We duly arrived at Colnbrook at 5 minutes after 1pm. Lunch had been booked at 1pm at the Ostrich Inn. Later, Pam and two riders who stayed with her also arrived at the Ostrich.

The meals at the Ostrich were good. The Wayfarers had not been there before as far as is known, but there is no reason why we shouldn’t go back to the Ostrich in the future.

After lunch we set off towards Poyle, Stanwell Moor, Stanwell, Ashford, Charlton and Sunbury where a few of us stopped for tea at the Squires Garden Centre. The group after lunch was reduced to eleven bike riders which was a very manageable number.  However, I am very grateful to both Pam and Tim who did the backup duties. Having this kind of support from both of them was essential.

~ Peter Carpenter

The happy crew at The Ostrich in Colnbrook

Peter's ride from Kingston to The Ostrich

P.S. We'd like to wish Norman a Happy Birthday and thank him for his very kind gesture of buying tea and coffee for everyone at the Bradbury Centre.