A dry Wednesday - for a change, saw 12 'A' Wayfarers setting off from Fairoaks Aerodrome to the Pineapple pub in Dorney. There's only a limited number of minor roads going north around Chobham, so inevitably there was some doubling-up with last week's ride to Jealott's Hill. Still, we managed to find a way onto Ascot Heath under - and across the Racecourse, rather than around it!
From North Ascot we skirted Winkfield Row and via Fifield reached the picturesque Monkey Island bridge on the Thames: ideal to linger for photo-opportunities.
The complexities of the Pineapple's menu probably meant a longer wait than normal so despite an early arrival, it was way past 2.00pm by the time we departed the pub garden. With gathering clouds we were glad to get going again. (But blue skies miraculously appeared for the group photo!).
Tea was at the Pheasantry Cafe in Bushy Park, and by that time (4.00pm) we had shed over half the group to points North and South.
Thanks to Geoff for forsaking the ride merely to capture the 'Grand Depart' from Fairoaks, and to Dave V. for assiduous back marking. Lets hope there's more dry Wednesdays as the leaves start turning.
From North Ascot we skirted Winkfield Row and via Fifield reached the picturesque Monkey Island bridge on the Thames: ideal to linger for photo-opportunities.
The complexities of the Pineapple's menu probably meant a longer wait than normal so despite an early arrival, it was way past 2.00pm by the time we departed the pub garden. With gathering clouds we were glad to get going again. (But blue skies miraculously appeared for the group photo!).
Tea was at the Pheasantry Cafe in Bushy Park, and by that time (4.00pm) we had shed over half the group to points North and South.
Thanks to Geoff for forsaking the ride merely to capture the 'Grand Depart' from Fairoaks, and to Dave V. for assiduous back marking. Lets hope there's more dry Wednesdays as the leaves start turning.
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