Paul Scully, MP for Sutton and Cheam, welcomed 25 members of the club on this sunny April afternoon. Speech made, group photos taken, two groups set off. The short ride to Bike Beans café, Ashstead was accompanied by Mr Scully who observed that the combination of a heavy downpour of rain while tackling the hill behind Epsom hospital was more than he had been elected to face! However, he was still smiling as he left Nonsuch Park at the end of the ride and we almost got a promise that he would join us again. A politician's promise maybe but we'll wait to see. Mr Scully had the previous week been in the Houses of Parliament when the lock down occurred following the harrowing episode on Westminster bridge and prior to becoming an MP had experienced an earthquake in Bangladesh when again for his own safety he was secured in a room. Cycling with Sou'westers was clearly a liberating experience.
Meanwhile 10 cyclists on the slightly longer ride to Richmond Park enjoyed sunshine and only a few drops of rain. We sat outside in the sun and enjoyed tea, cake and ice cream. Congratulations to the 2 cyclists on their first long ride. The deer and a fairly steep downhill road within the park were enjoyed in varying degrees by the group. Thanks to Liz for her impromptu leadership.
Maggie
Maggie
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