The Oxford and Cambridge crew were lucky with the weather, sunshine all the way to lunch. Our route followed the Thames where possible to Putney, crossing over the Thames in four places and included the boat race course.
As we crossed Barnes Railway Bridge we viewed the new walkway bridge which was well under construction.
Memorial commemorating the 39 volunteers from Hammersmith and Fulham who fought with the International Brigades on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.
Our Lunch stop was at The Rocket Pub in Putney, the Wetherspoons pub was up to its usual standard, with good service and value for money and also a good view of our locked bikes.
The home run was through Richmond Park to tea at the Cycle Exchange Café in Kingston.
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| Restoring the lost calories |
The Cambridge Crew won (but they did have a 10 minutes start)
Twenty crew members took part but one Cambridge Crew member (Gill) fell overboard.
Thanks to Tim for being our Oxford Cox and to Alan for leading the Cambridge Crew.
Regards
Tony Hooker (Oxford)
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On a boat-race-themed ride between Weybridge and Kingston, the Cambridge crew (of 11 riders), enjoyed a day of relaxed cycling on quiet roads and paths beside the river Thames and through the beautiful open space of two Royal Parks, Bushy and Richmond Park.
The route, which included five bridge crossings over the river at Walton, Teddington, Barnes, Hammersmith, and Putney; also passed through Hampton, Ham, Sheen, and Fulham before stopping for lunch at the Rocket pub overlooking the Thames at Putney.
The landmarks along the way included the riverside stadium of Fulham Football Club, the starting point for the University Boat Race in Putney, and in the afternoon, the roadside memorial for Marc Bolan in Barnes. Numerous historic riverside pubs and buildings along the waterside path between Chiswick, Hammersmith and Fulham added further interest.
After a short afternoon ride past Roehampton and into Richmond Park, the Cambridge crew finished strongly by climbing Broomfield Hill, before descending to exit the park via Kingston Gate and then down into Kingston for tea. A few hardy crew members continued onto Hampton Court. The remainder of the crew elected to make for home to avoid the rain as the sky began to darken and the weather began to change.
Thanks to the Cambridge Team for a great day of cycling on a beautiful sunny day; and to Tony (for being Cox) and Tony (for planning the route).
Alan C (Cambridge)
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| Vic made a cameo appearance at Elevenses |
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| Still Life |
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| At the Marc Bolan shrine in Barnes |
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| near Teddington Lock |
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| a couple on the foot bridge |
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| Tony 'The Dove' Hopkins |
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| soaking up the rays and the scenery |
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