There was a low turnout at Nonsuch, possibly due to a bad weather forecast of strong winds and heavy showers, and both the long and short rides combined to ride to the Garden Centre at Woodcote via Sutton and Carshalton Beeches. The forecast proved to be accurate unfortunately, with torrential downpours and squally winds at times, making it feel more like October, but at least it was warm and dry in the Garden Centre cafe.
I took some rather poor photos which are not worth posting here. There is an art to taking photos of riders on the move and you have to stake out a position in advance, then hope there are enough riders to get in the picture and no pedestrians or cars get in the way. More practice required for me.
I went home after the tea stop, so avoided going directly into the wind on the return journey.
I was able to get some details from Nigel Taylor about his all-day ride next Saturday the 17th to West End Green near Esher. Starting at 10 am from Nonsuch, it will be mainly off road via Esher Common with a lunch stop at the Prince of Wales pub. The return will be via Hook. Nigel will be on his mountain bike and recommends others do the same. If there is as much rain as there was yesterday be prepared for some mud.
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