Sunday the 6th August

After leaving a very crowded (with cyclists) Dabbling Duck at Shere, Lilian, Jeff, Brian, Keith, David, Ed,Vic and I (leaving Bob) headed south. Brian left us at the railway bridge, we carried on via quiet, deserted lanes to Brook, Farley Green and Winterfold Heath before entering a rather congested (roadworks) Cranleigh. The eagle eyed amongst us might have noticed a couple of Irene and Graham lookalikes munching lunch on a bench. We continued south, eventually turning onto the A281 briefly near Bucks Green then turning off it to The Blue Ship at The Haven. Lunches had been pre-ordered and were ready and waiting for us. What service !

David left us after lunch, for the rest the afternoon route was the ‘usual’ – Rudgwick, Okewood Hill, Weare Street (quiet geese today) to Capel. A brief discussion here – everyone was in favour of Brockham cakes rather than Denbies. Jeff left us here, the cake fanciers rode on via Newdigate and Parkgate to the usual wonderful display. Worth remembering – as closing time approaches a ‘two for one’ offer may be made.

A very enjoyable day, no rain, not much wind and plenty of sunshine. Thanks to all for company, also corner markers and back markers.

Terry.

Author: Tony

Sunday 6th August

Lunch on Sunday 6^th August is at The Blue  Ship, The Haven. They don’t normally do sandwiches on Sundays but  will if we order in advance. I will  have a copy of the menu on Sunday but you could also look it up and choose. The long range weather forecast is better than today.

SANDWICHES

A CHOICE OF WHITE OR BROWN BREAD. SERVED WITH A SALAD GARNISH.

PRAWN MAYONNAISE

£6.50

CHEDDAR CHEESE & PICKLE

£5.75

BACON & BRIE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

£6.25

HOME COOKED HAM WITH MUSTARD

£5.75

O'HAGAN'S OXFORD SAUSAGE

£6.45

AVAILABLE IN CIABATTA FOR AN EXTRA £1.50

GLUTEN FREE CIABATTA ROLLS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR AN EXTRA £2

ADD A PORTION OF CHIPS FOR £2.00 OR SWEET POTATO FRIES FOR £3.00

 

 

PLOUGHMANS

SERVED WITH A WARM MALTED COTTAGE LOAF, GHERKIN, PICKLED ONION AND CHUTNEYS

 

WITH A CHOICE OF CHEDDAR, STILTON, BRIE, MIXED CHEESE OR HAM

£10.00

 

OMLETTES

SERVED WITH SALAD & FRIES

PLAIN - £8.00

CHEESE - £9.00

CHEESE & HAM - £10.00

CHEESE & MUSHROOM - £10.50

 

YOUNG & NOT SO YOUNG MENU

SAUSAGE, SCAMPI OR CHICKEN DIPPERS      

GLUTEN FREE FISH FINGERS

SERVED WITH CHIPS & A CHOICE OF BEANS OR PEAS

HAM, 1 FREE RANGE EGG AND CHIPS

SAUSAGE, MASH 7 PEAS WITH GRAVY

£6.50

 

SIDE ORDERS

CHIPS - £3.00

CHEESY CHIPS - £4.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES - £4.00

SIDE SALAD - £3.00

HOMEMADE COLESLAW - £3.50

GARLIC BREAD - £2.00

BREAD - £1.75

 

SUNDAY ROASTS

ROAST TOPSIDE OF BEEF

ROAST LOIN OF PORK

SERVED WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS £10.50

SMALLER PORTIONS AVAILABLE £6.50

 

ALL OF OUR FOOD IS COOKED FRESH TO ORDER SO WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE BE PATIENT DURING OUR BUSY TIMES. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON QUALITY FOOD NOT FAST FOOD.

Terry.

Author: Tony

Sunday July 31 2017

Flooded roads and the threat of rain have jinxed this ride in the past two years so I did hope for better this time, but the very large puddles I had to dodge after risking life and limb to cross the Pru Ride London route did not bode well!   Nevertheless, Tony, Ray Wren and Graham were not deterred and joined me in the sunshine at Sunbury.    We took a quirky route close to the western perimeter of Heathrow, and Tony helped us cut off a corner into Harmondsworth, from where it was a straight road to Uxbridge.  Several members were missing with cast iron excuses, but Pam, Irene, Lillian were already ensconced in Wetherspoons when we arrived.

The route to Hedgerley was not a long one but the clouds were gathering all the while and we had to to struggle through undergrowth on the Denham roundabout and minor floods at Tatling Lane.  Despite this, we made it to the shelter of the White Horse just in time to miss two very heavy showers.

After a good lunch we toiled up Hedgerley Hill where Ray detected bottom bracket trouble.   He bravely soldiered on with us past the Genevieve ford and many splendored Pinewood and through the eastern outskirts of Slough.  Tea was not possible at Vermeulens, the obvious stop, as it was closed for the day, so we soldiered on to Shepperton's Cafe Mocha, avoiding the centre of Ashford thanks to Graham this time.   Rain threatened again but we made it to tea in the dry.   Thanks to all for good company and we'll hope for better weather next year!

Author: RaasayWarden

Sunday the 30th July Changes

This Sunday the 30th is Ride London so meeting at Hampton Court is now NOT viable. So the new meeting point is the Walled Garden Sunbury at 8.45am.

11's is still the Good Yarn Uxbridge and lunch at The White Horse Hedgerley. Vermuelens will be closed all day on the 30th so tea will be at Walton Bridge.


Dave

Author: Tony

Fingest or.....

I arrived at Windsor garden cafe and some had already arrived. The first time C&M have used this venue, I have been here a few time.  Pam, Irene, Lillian, Ed and Graham were already enjoying beverages. Dave then turned up, late for him, but he had already been to Wetherspoons for breakfast. Vic and Paul also arrived.
Because of the weather forecast for rain around lunchtime I asked for opinions on a change of lunch venue, somewhere nearer so home would be easier in the impending rain, all agreed. With no real destination we set off, following my original route towards Marlow. Maidenhead, (Dave left us here) Cookham and into Terry's lane and onto Winter Hill then Grubwood lane and Winter Hill road to Pinkneys Green and through Maidenhead to Bray and Monkey Island to Dorney and lunch alfresco, but undercover, (no tables inside) at the Palmer Arms pub. Service was good and the majority had child's portion Sunday roasts!

A suggestion by Ed for tea at Vermeulens (now apparently Stanwell Moor Farm Shop And Cafe) was agreed by all and off we set. Tea outside in the warm Sun (b&$£% weather forecasts) and dispersal for home, still 58 miles for me and home early. Thank you all for you company and sorry we didn't get to Fingest.

Tony..

Author: Tony

Sunday 16th July 2017

ROWTOWN - WOOD ST. VILLAGE - RIPLEY

There was a  nice manageable number at Bourne G.C. for todays ride.  Bill, Margaret, Don, Alan and Bob made their own way from elevenses whilst Irene, Graham, Ed, Vic, Terry, Dave Ward and John Bellamy continued to lunch where Chris joined us.

My intention was to turn right out of the garden centre, over the hill to Woodham Park Road thence along the A247 to Monument Road to join the Basingstoke canal.  Vic came up with a good suggestion, hence we took the off road track on the right at the bottom of the hill leading us to join my route on the A247, with cycle lane.   Thanks Vic, nice one!

Upon leaving the canal at Brookwood we turned right into Cemetery Pales to Pirbright; A324, Cobbett Hill Road, Frog Grove Lane, into The Royal Oak for lunch where we were well looked after.  

We departed some time later, turning right out of the pub then another right onto a  bridle path taking us to Applegarth Avenue.  After a couple of roundabouts it was into Guildford University, exiting on to Walnut Tree Close.  Here one has to look out for a gap between the buildings, opposite the station, which took us over the River Wey into Guildford next to the cinema.  One or two lefts and rights, a walk across the A322, then a couple more lefts and rights lead us into Nightingales Lane where we turned into Stoke Park.

Yes.....we did go along the River Wey to the A3 cycle route!   Not so bad when one is looking forward to stopping for tea at Pinnocks in Ripley!   Lot's to chat about - as well as the Tour de France!!!

A very enjoyable day, thanks all for joining me and especially for back markers and corner markers. The only photo I am aware of is the one Dave took and put on his Strava!

Author: RaasayWarden

Sunday July 16

Rather belatedly!

Another glorious day, so good that Alan and I were ten minutes early at Runnymede. Ten arrived but only eight departed. The outward journey needed to be stretched so Ed took in Windsor, Eton, Dorney and Maidenhead before turning south to Bray. The White Hart in Moneyrow Green had plenty of beer (festival) but no food. On their advice we retreated to The George On Th Green in nearby Holyport. With no trenchermen present we settled for starters from the limited menu.

A change of teastop was debated. We headed along B3024, passedthe  Liz and Phil looking distinctly aged to Dedworth and Clewer. Here we used the road bridge (only climb of the day) to reach the towpath on the north side of the Thames. And then the very familiar: Eton, Datchet, Wraysbury, Staines, Laleham for a final stop at Cafe Mocha in Shepperton. Just under 60 miles door to door.

Two points: Ed, Graham, Irene,Lillian,Pam,Terry,Tony, Vic
One point: Alan,Bob

Author: RaasayWarden