Beddington Park ride 18th November

It was gently raining as five determined cyclists met to brave the elements and test the weather forecast of increasing rain as the afternoon progressed. We were pleased to see Callum return to cycling after a short break but he was recovering from a cold and felt that a ride in his direction home was all that he was able to do. We decided therefore to try to meet up with the Nonsuch group who were aiming for Morden Hall Park.

Autumn colours along the Wandle cheered our ride and we were soon parking our bikes and warming up in the cafe. A few minutes later we were joined by the five cyclists from Nonsuch Park.  Were there some comments about our group using up all the parking stands?  The café has now almost entirely filled it's outside area with new garden tables and chairs which sat in the rain empty of customers. 

It began to rain more heavily as we left the Park to return home. We agreed the shortest route was best and went our different ways near St Helier hospital at which point the rain became heavier. I was glad to get home and glad I'd worn my wet weather gear!

Colin, Roger, Anna, Maggie & Callum at Morden Hall Park

photo (video) taken by Nigel