The shorter ride on Saturday was to Epsom Downs so nine of us went on the longer ride led by Nigel. In sweltering temperatures we took a leisurely trip to Teddington Lock. The Thames path was a bit awkward at Kingston because of road works and the pedestrian bridge at the lock was its usual annoying self but the riverside ride was delightful. Plenty of space at the Flying Cloud café for much needed ice cream because the crowds were in the pub next door watching the World Cup, a cue for our grumpies to air their views!
The ride back through Bushey Park and Thames Ditton was if anything even more pleasant. Despite predictions because of the flower show, Hampton Court was traffic-free.
Back at Nonsuch by five the remaining five of us took a thoroughly deserved shandy in the Red Lion at Cheam.
Good day out all told. Thanks, Nigel.
Written by Paul James
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