A colder morning than expected for our ride today but we were very pleased to see Simon, Christina and other B group riders at North Cheam on their way through to coffee at Caterham 😉 And Bill, welcomed back to C group on his first outing of this season.
We met for coffee at Molesey Boat Club, becoming a favourite with its lovely terrace overlooking the Thames. Godfrey and Bill then headed back home while 11 of us headed out in two groups for lunch at the London Apprentice in Isleworth. John B lead out the first group, then Liz lead a second through Bushy Park and Strawberry Hill, then back to the river from Twickenham. After our very rainy May, everything is very lush; Ham House, then Richmond Hill rose green and beautiful across the other side of the river. We arrived at old Isleworth about 10 minutes after the first group and enjoyed our indoors lunch, as the wind and clouds made the Apprentice terrace less inviting than it will be next time we visit 😏.
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| After lunch in old Isleworth |
After lunch, John lead us through Syon Park, Brentford, and across Kew Bridge to follow the towpath to Mortlake. From Richmond Park five went home while four ( John, Colin, Ed and me) had tea at Roehampton gate cafe. Then sailing home with a lovely following wind along the A3 from Robin Hood gate to Raynes Park. Around 30 miles for North Cheamers clocked by Maureen on Strava.
Thanks to our leaders Liz, Lynda and John at different parts of the ride, and to all for good company along the way.
~ Helen
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