A group of 22 riders set out from Weybridge, though in fact only 20 were bound for Datchet. Cycle paths were the order of the day for the morning part of the ride. Heading towards Addlestone, we took the cycle path which led up Woburn Hill, crossed Chertsey Meads, through Chertsey and picked up the next cycle path on the other side, beside Staines Road, Cutting across towards Thorpe, we turned right before the village, soon joining the Thorpe Bypass leading towards Egham. At the big roundabout (partially blocked by roadworks), we crossed over the M25 to take the third bike path into Egham. Going through the town, we joined the busy A30 for a short way before turning off up Middle Hill. Re-grouping at the top, it was a flat ride to Crimp Hill, followed by a fast descent to Old Windsor - a reward for the climb up Middle Hill! From here it was only a short ride to Datchet, and we arrived at the Royal Stag spot on the ETA (12.45 p.m.) given to them when making the booking! Tables had been reserved for us & with two people taking orders at the Bar, our meals were soon coming out. The staff handled the numbers really well & we could happily return here.
We were on the road again by 2.00 p.m., taking a fairly direct route back to Shepperton via Horton, Wraysbury, Staines & Laleham - a route familiar to many. Eleven stopped for tea at Cafe Mocha in Shepperton High Street. Thank-you to everyone for coming on the ride, to Pam for back-marking, to Vic who let me know when the group was too strung out due to hold-ups such as traffic lights and to all the willing corner-markers. A very enjoyable day!
Gill Finlay
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| Thanks to the good folk who recorded this ride on their phones |
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| B Group recuperating in Shepperton (photo sent by Dave C) |
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