Speaking as a leader, I do like it when the group is not 'over subscribed' as was the case yesterday. Nineteen of us left Hersham DC with only one rider peeling off before lunch.
We left Hersham via Queens Road then Oatlands Chase leading us to Walton Bridge into Walton Lane. Onwards over Chertsey Bridge all the way through to the A320 were we turned left, across the roundabout and up Ruxbury Road. Into Windsor Park via Trumps Green and Virginia Water to Savill Gardens to exit into Wick Lane. Then the exhilarating ride down Crimp Hill to The Union Inn, arriving just before 1pm.
We occasionally use The Fox and Castle pub in Old Windsor, who always give good service, but this week I thought we would have a change - hence The Union Inn. By arrangement, the pub had been informed of our food requirements and that worked very well, as far as speed of service, but, unfortunately there were not enough 'jackets' for every one....a slight disappointment but not the end of the world! The food was good ... I would most certainly use the pub again.
No surprises for our return, along Runnymede, across the Meads, out of Egham to Thorpe then into Chertsey to Shepperton. Unfortunately Liz had a puncture near Chertsey but our back marker Tim, and Carolyn, stayed with her, passing the message on to me via Gill to continue to tea. Only five of us, Gill, Alan, Tony and Tony plus myself stopped for tea at Squires, whilst t'others continued homeward.
It was a good day to be out cycling, even though the wind was cold and quite gusty at times! My sincere thanks to all who cornered and to back marker Tim. To Tony for his photo already on the blog and for the ones Tim will be adding!
Great to have the company of you all
Cheers Pam :) :)
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