Ten years ago we used the cable car to celebrate my 70th birthday. Currently e-bikes are not allowed.
I awoke to discover gloomy January had been transformed into frosty but sunny February with clear blue skies. In Bushy Park we were soon into double figures so quick decisions were taken:
(1) lunch: The George Staines aka Spoons;
(2) two ad-hoc groups led by me and Dave W; contact would be 'line of sight'.
It was not a success. After exiting via Hampton Hill Gate we "dwelt" near Roy Grove(and the posh schools). It soon became clear that Dave had taken a different route Broad Lane!?
We continued towards Hanworth then BP to Ashford where we "dwelt" a second time after losing the back markers! Again no joy. Surprisingly we were first to arrive at The George in Staines soon to be joined by the rest of the riders.
After the morning failures we opted for a single group and managed to lose nobody on the return. Along the way I pointed out the one time Holloway Sanatorium (where Bill Bryson worked), and a crowded Rose and Crown in Thorpe Green. Next came Lyne, St Peters and Addlestone before a lengthy visit to Walton Marina. A modest 30 miles door to door.
For the record Dave's route included Bronze prison and Shortwood Common.
Author: RaasayWarden
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T-man 04 February 2025 at 22:19 GMT
A super ride with some interesting highlights, thanks!
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