Hans' group was first away and here is his report.
My group set off from Weybridge confident in reaching lunch on time. How foolish? A combination of Garmin glitches, my confidence in the map I was following and the supreme confidence of those who should know better to believe I knew where I was going, meant that we went on a mystery tour. The eventual realisation that Woking was way off line resulted in a swift return to the route via Chobham and Sunningdale, aided by Andy’s map reading skills. Without further interesting detours we arrived just 25 mins later than scheduled.
My group set off from Weybridge confident in reaching lunch on time. How foolish? A combination of Garmin glitches, my confidence in the map I was following and the supreme confidence of those who should know better to believe I knew where I was going, meant that we went on a mystery tour. The eventual realisation that Woking was way off line resulted in a swift return to the route via Chobham and Sunningdale, aided by Andy’s map reading skills. Without further interesting detours we arrived just 25 mins later than scheduled.
A nice lunch was followed by an almost perfect ride to Shepperton.
Thanks to all in my group for their patience and misplaced belief in me 
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I’ve tendered my resignation as ride leader.
Brian was next away and this is what he said.
It was great to have a warm, sunny day for a ride and lovely pub at the end of it. It was my first sub-lead west into Berkshire for a long time but at least some of the route in both directions was fairly familiar. Our group of 6: Sue C, Ged, Richard, Steve D and Peter S set off on time and the group was a pleasure to lead.
In spite of the Ascot traffic at Lovel Lane, a dislodged chain after Warfield and overshooting the last turn onto the track to the pub we arrived a few minutes ahead of Neil's schedule to find we were the first there.
On the return Breadcroft Lane provided its fair share of cars, walkers and dogs to avoid but after that we resumed a good pace though there was a bit of headwind towards Windsor. We arrived back at Shepperton Lock before 3.30 and were joined by Neil's group shortly afterwards. My thanks to Neil for the route, especially avoiding the traffic through Windsor, and to Peter for back marking.
Last to leave Weybridge was my group of Paula, Simon, Andy C and Daves V, F and E. There was a bit more traffic than usual around Windsor Great Park due to the Ascot Races but after Lovel Lane the roads became quieter and quieter until we reached the farm track and headed across the fields to reach The Cricketers.
.I’ve tendered my resignation as ride leader.
Brian was next away and this is what he said.
It was great to have a warm, sunny day for a ride and lovely pub at the end of it. It was my first sub-lead west into Berkshire for a long time but at least some of the route in both directions was fairly familiar. Our group of 6: Sue C, Ged, Richard, Steve D and Peter S set off on time and the group was a pleasure to lead.
In spite of the Ascot traffic at Lovel Lane, a dislodged chain after Warfield and overshooting the last turn onto the track to the pub we arrived a few minutes ahead of Neil's schedule to find we were the first there.
On the return Breadcroft Lane provided its fair share of cars, walkers and dogs to avoid but after that we resumed a good pace though there was a bit of headwind towards Windsor. We arrived back at Shepperton Lock before 3.30 and were joined by Neil's group shortly afterwards. My thanks to Neil for the route, especially avoiding the traffic through Windsor, and to Peter for back marking.
Last to leave Weybridge was my group of Paula, Simon, Andy C and Daves V, F and E. There was a bit more traffic than usual around Windsor Great Park due to the Ascot Races but after Lovel Lane the roads became quieter and quieter until we reached the farm track and headed across the fields to reach The Cricketers.
After lunch we re-joined the traffic free route and completed our circumnavigation of White Waltham Airfield. Then on to Windsor, Datchet, Staines and finally Shepperton Lock. Here teas and ice cream were consumed and we sat in the sunshine grateful that summer had arrived at last.
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At the delightful Cricketers pub, some of us were musing about the cricket pavillion on the Green, (the building with the unusual balcony). A bit of research reveals it was built in 1913 - as the Village Hall and Caretakers House, and long after cricket had first been played on the Green over 210 years ago! At least we guessed correctly that it was built in the Edwardian era - just!
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