Wouldn't it be wonderful to report on a wonderful, sunny summer's day ride!!! ??? I am still looking forward to afternoon tea at Shepperton Lock, sitting in the glorious sun!!!
We started off with nineteen riders but two had to leave us by the time we reached Englefield Green via Prune Hill. Onwards through Windsor Great Park to exit at Rangers Gate, route four took us to the Thames and onto the towpath towards Eton Wick and on to Dorney. Whoops, rain drops, jackets on, but it didn't last! From there we used the path alongside M4 to Bray; a threadle through a few residential streets led us to Maidenhead Bridge, just a short distance from our selected lunch pub, the Thames Hotel. Very good food and very good service :)
A more straight forward return along the Jubilee River turning onto the path alongside the Railway arches to Eton Bridge. Datchet, Horton, Wraysbury........It was here the heavens opened!! The rain was so heavy that it was almost pointless sheltering under the trees...but!!! As the rain eased we continued to Shepperton where six stopped for tea etc. at the Mocha D cafe.....whilst others continued on their way.
My thanks to all corner markers, to Tim for maps and Terry for back marking. Great to have everybody's company and hope you all enjoyed the day as I did - regardless!!!
Pam :) )
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Maps for Pam's longer-than-usual B Group ride to Maidenhead, 22.9 miles to lunch and 18.6 miles afterwards. Steady on Pam!
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