Easy Riders -

Weybridge D.C. - Cap in Hand - Ewell Centre

11 left Weybridge D.C. to ride to the Cap in Hand at Hook.  The sun was trying to shine and warm up the dull dampness.   We turned left at the roundabout to Church Lane and into the park turning left on meeting the main road then right 200 metres on into Princes road through to Oatlands Avenue and Station Avenue past the railway station to Rydens Road to the highlight of Hersham “The rubbish dump”. Then through to Weston Green Road and on to Giggs Hill, past the Angel to Rectory Lane and lunch.  Again everyone was well satisfied and left clean plates.  Linda then kindly offered to continue the afternoon ride to Ewell Centre for afternoon tea.   Thank you all once again for a trouble free day and Linda for backmarking.

Irene

Easy Riders - 12th November

After the AGM Lynda led the Easy Riders around to the Prince of Wales for lunch where they were joined by Colin, Shirley and Tim. Afterwards the group rode down to Ewell Court for afternoon tea.

Easy Riders - 5th November

About 15 left Cobham for our lunch stop at The Swan in Thames Ditton.  We went along the old A3 road, passed Blackhills, and turned right towards West End.  Up to Esher and right again passing Sandown Horse Racing track.  Along Ember Lane to Molesey and turned right into Summer Road and over the bridge to Thames Ditton.  We had a large and small table in The Swan and all enjoyed our meals.  I have booked a table here for 10th December going from Claygate 11's.  It will be from the normal menu and we can celebrate Christmas with a special drink.  We then went on to Ewell Court Park for afternoon tea.
We had our last ride through Blackhills housing estate today as the Site Manager stopped us to say we were not allowed to go that way again due to security issues.

Lynda.

The map shows Lynda's route from Cobham. See Brian's notice about Blackhills being closed to cyclists. What a humbug! In Chessington Ron (with his GPS) went into the Kings Centre, to have a cup of tea and to buy some ginger marmalade so the final stage of the ride isn't shown on the map.

Easy Riders - 22nd October (map)

The morning part of Lynda's route, from Walton to Woodies

After lunch the man with the GPS took a meandering cross-country route to Ewell Court so the map shows only the morning ride. Despite the nice weather on Wednesday the map is rather fuzzy; cleaning your spectacles won't help, and don't try to adjust your screen!

Easy Riders - 15th October

About 10 left Leatherhead day centre for our ride.  We went over the A3 bridge and dropped down Agates Lane to continue past Ashtead station and straight over to the common.  Over the Wells road and on towards Stamford Green.  Mike W stopped here for lunch; and Ron joined him when he got there.  After The Cricketers we turned right then left to Manor Green Road and continued to the Longmead Road cycle track.  We went round the back of Ewell, passing the park and turned left up Danetree Road - over the lights towards Chessington.  Straight up passing Chessington Nth station and towards Claygate. Took a right turn to Hook and left up to the Ace of Spades.  We had lunch at The Cap in Hand.  After we made our way down the back roads of Chessington;  we continued past Ruxley Lane and towards Ewell Court Park.  Here we said goodbye to Les, Liz and Cliff.  Judy, Sonia, Norman and myself had tea at the garden centre there.  We left before 4pm; so we got home before the rain.

~ Lynda

Easy Riders - 8th October

Kingston Bradbury Centre - Ye Olde Swan, Thames Ditton - Kings Centre, Chessington

Leading the “C” group is never dull. First it was me puncturing just before Shepperton. I rang Graham to let the centre know I would be there ASAP then got the train to Norbiton where Graham met me and repaired my puncture. By the time I had blown my nose and thought about it the wheel was out and tyre off, phew.  (Thanks)  He then took me by every little back alley possible and we finished up outside the centre at 11.15, a bit later than I had hoped, so a little change of direction was finally sorted out. Instead of the towpath, which after the heavy rains would have been too wet, Graham wound his way around little paths to get us to Teddington Lock. BUT. on the way through the market there was a tremendous loud bang; it was Les and his front tyre had blown up, Graham to the rescue again. We continued on towards the lock when poor Les blew up again but this time he decided to walk to the station and get the train home. John Bellamy kindly went with him to the station to sort the trains out and then met us at the pub; hope Les got home safely. Thank you John for that. Graham left us at the lock and we then had a trouble free ride to the inn. Seven feasted inside while three lunched alfresco at the local church. Afterwards it was the Kings centre for tea.

A big welcome to Wendy Salmon who made her way to elevenses, lovely to see her again.

Thanks everyone for a lovely day.

Irene

Easy Riders - 17th September

It was lovely to see Lynda back in the saddle after 2 eye operations. Best wishes for a complete recovery.  Mark spent his lunch time repairing a puncture but thought it better to get the train home, hope everything stayed together. 

15 left the day centre on a warm but cloudy morning making for Wetherspoons at Leatherhead,  via Clayton Lane, Woodstock Lane to Coverts Road & on to New Road. (which is so new they haven’t had time to tarmac it yet) making for Blundels Lane and Leatherhead. After lunch we then proceeded to “The Wells” day centre on Epsom Common. 

Something Ron noticed when we walked to the top of the Swan Centre by the road, a big white building called “The Letherhead Institution 1897 “ note the absence of the “a” in Leatherhead.!!!! 

Many thanks to everyone for making today so good, thanks Lizzy for being TEC and for leading through the maze to The Wells. 

Irene

Easy Riders - 10th September

Liz Scrivens led the group from the Elleray Hall to The Ship in Mortlake for lunch then on to the cyclists' café in Richmond Park for a cup of tea. Lynda took a train to meet up with the team for elevenses. And she reports that she has now been for her second to last checkup to learn that she will be able to start cycling again, slowly and carefully to begin with. It will be good to see her out riding again.

Easy Riders - 3rd September

John Gould kindly offered to lead the Easy Riders. The map shows his route from Cobham to Ye Olde Swan in Thames Ditton. After lunch John took the group up to the Windmill on Wimbledon Common. Meanwhile Mark, and Ron who was collecting the GPS data, went to visit ex-Wayfarer Derek Robinson. Derek would be pleased to see any of his old cycling friends.

Easy Riders - 6th August

From Cobham we went to Claygate and down to Long Ditton and took a right turn to go towards Surbiton.  This was a new route for some of us.  We went more or less straight, passing crossroads at High St., and The Assembly Rooms.  Then we turned right to go on Lower Marsh Lane which took us to Woodies - a very popular pub with good food.  They are nearing the end of their refurbishment and we sat outside at the back in the shade.  They are having a Gala Beer Festival there next w/e 15th, 16th and 17th August - Free entrance.  Suitable for families and, as last year, they had a pets corner.

For our tea stop, we went into Worcester Park and the backroads to Nonsuch Park Mansion café.

Lynda

[Sorry, no map this week]

Easy Riders - 30th July

I led from North Cheam to Walton via East Molesley by road;  after coffee we went down to the tow path and had a nice ride along by the river.  We went to Hampton Court over the bridge and into Bushy Park.  We went round by The Pheasantry, through the Woodland Gate by the side of Hampton Lido and at the main road turned right.  We had lunch at The Jolly Coopers.  We sat on a large table in the back garden.  We were about 10 for lunch.  Fuzz and Ray joined us and Mark and Brian had their picnics.  Ron had to attend to a puncture after eating his sandwiches.

After very nice lunches; we went by road into Hampton Court.  Made our way to Ewell Court Park cafe where we sat outside in the shaded barn for tea.  Sonia joined us shortly after we had arrived.  A nice, relaxing day's ride in the sunshine.

Lynda

Easy Riders - 23rd July

We left Shepperton and made our way over Walton bridge, down by the river and up to the main road.  Went along Walton Road and did a right turn to go into W. Molesey.  We followed through to Hampton Court; then over the bridge and down onto the tow path to Kingston.  From Hampton Wick we took the Lower Teddington road to our lunch stop at Tied End Cottage.  We sat in the shade at the back and enjoyed our lunches. 

For afternoon tea we continued our ride through Bushy Park, over Hampton Court bridge, heading towards Thames Ditton, Long Ditton to Hook.  Back roads of Chessington and onto Ewell Court Park.  Sonia joined us here for an ice cream.   A lovely day for a bike ride.

Lynda

This represents the route fairly accurately about as far as Thames Ditton

Easy Riders - 16th July

This ride from Kingston to Woodies was led by a committee of Ron, Norman and Mark:

Easy Riders - 9th July (map)

Mike's ride with the Easy Riders, from Leatherhead to Stamford Green and then to Ewell Court for Tea:

Easy Riders - 18th June

With the absence of Lynda (due to an eye infection) I agreed to lead a select few from the Leatherhead centre. Sandy, Brian, Norman, Cliff, Mary & Mike, Fuzz and myself set off in the Dorking and Brockham direction.

Our destination was Leigh, where we stopped for a pleasant lunch in the garden of the Plough.
 
Tea was at the Ashtead Garden Centre. I think we covered just over 30 miles (my speedometer is defective at present).

We all wish Lynda a speedy recovery.

- Liz Scrivens

Easy Riders - 28th May

I led from North Cheam to the new venue at Bishop Fox Way, West Molesey.  We were allocated a large table and already there was Ron and Doreen and the Squirrells.  We saw Fuzz nearby and he joined us.

We went round the road to Kingston Market place, then on to Woodies for lunch.  Then Ewell Court park for Tea.  It was a drizzley day and not very warm.

- Lynda

Sorry but there is no map for this ride (RW/TC)

Easy Riders, 21st May

We arrived at The Kings Centre the same time as Pat M.  Two new riders joined us - Alan and John - Welcome!  I had a message from John C who has bad back pain.  Get Well Soon.

We were a dozen or so leaving the Centre towards Claygate.  Took a right turn after the A3 bridge and down to Long Ditton - passing Squires Garden Centre to the foot tunnel; where I suggested to walk as twice before there had been shattered glass down the far end - and its still there.  Into Hampton Court - over the bridge and left into Bushy Park.  A left there, passing The Pheasantry.  We took the second Woodland Gate exit which goes by the side of Hampton open-air pool.  We then turned left down to the High St. and next right, which took us to The Jolly Coopers.  This is a favourite pub, v nice food on large plates and friendly staff.  We made up a large table outside and Sonia joined us, after having dealt with her puncture. 

After lunch we took the path round Bushy Park and out of Hampton Wick Gate.  We walked through the Market Place and took back roads to Worcester Park.  Turned right passing the Hogsmill pub down to Ruxley Lane and into Ewell Court Park.  Les made his way home and the rest of us went to the café; sitting outside with either cake or ice-cream.  A pleasant day and we all got home without a shower.

Lynda. 

Easy Riders - 21st May (map)

Easyriders 14th May

Easyriders 14.5.14 

A surprising number of easyriders were keen to set of for Isleworth.  I counted seventeen, certainly thirteen sat down for lunch and four lunched outside.  A lovely day for the minor roads around Teddington, taking in a little of the River Crane and stopping to admire some historical architecture - the alms houses and plague pit - both dating mid 17th C.   An early arrival at the pub allowed us a quick trip through Syon Park, meadowland full of buttercups. Lunch where Henry VIII reputedly dallied at The London Apprentice.  Traditional return following the Twickenham riverside all the way back to Hampton Court (stopping to admire the Carrerra marble fountain and going under Hampton Court Bridge for the very first time - thanks Alan).  Also thanks to Ron for the trail.  After a mass exodus at Hampton Court Bridge where I think fear of the unknown was a factor... five enjoyed tea at Squires at Long Ditton.  

Thanks to all who came.... the first time I can say too many to name.   Steph x

Easy Riders - 14th May (map)

Steph's route from Teddington to The London Apprentice then to Squires in Long Ditton for Tea (18.3 miles)