Report by Karen
A slight drop in temperature and a healthy turnout at Nonsuch Park. At one stage Ashtead Common was the most popular choice, but once the long ride option was changed to Putney (Farthing Downs didn't appeal for some reason?), our numbers reduced somewhat. We had the last laugh though, as the café at Putney had run out of cake!
Colin Q caught up with us at The Green and, clearly on a mission, he sailed past us at Wilmerhatch Lane as we stopped for our regulation 3-minute hydration break. He subsequently captured us on film as we passed Freemen's School grounds (and I thought he was seeking to be first in the queue for the sausage rolls!)
The café staff were very welcoming and we were all catered for very promptly. Apart from 2-3 customers dotted outside, we were the only patrons - has the summer getaway started in earnest? Good to see return of Yasmin after what seems like a long absence. Unfortunately she had to leave us after coffee.
As we headed home via Ashtead Common, we found the initial section of the path had been resurfaced. Some extant equipment would suggest these works are ongoing. Our happy band made it back to Nonsuch Park without much ado, apart from a noise coming from Paul's bike, which was easily diagnosed by Roland. Thanks to Tony for back-marking again.
