Leader Colin is out of shot, doubling up as photographer on Sutton Green.
There were no beginners as such when we met at Beddington Park on Saturday, merely those who wanted a gentle ride. The all day rides have recently clashed with Beddington Park Saturday, so those who might have preferred to be on a more adventurous ride proposed Streatham Rookery, with Norbury Hill and Gibsons Hill en route, but the counter-proposal won the day.
It was only as we were on our way along the Wandle to Wimbledon Park that some, who had not been paying attention, started muttering like Muttley about the primitive toilet facilities at our proposed tea and cake venue and leader Colin, diplomatic to the core, offered an early cake at Morden Hall Park.
One was looking forward to the climb up to Wimbledon Common on the way home because one was unaware that the ride had been diverted. There followed a magical mystery tour of paths once cycled, though not necessarily in that order or that direction, mostly tarmac or hard surface but off road. Through Prince George's Playing Field, past the Raynes Park Tennis Club, along the edge of Morden Cemetery, alongside Pyl Brook to the Tesco car park at the A217.
As evidenced in the photo, Maggie and Paul rode, with Roger and Anna, Roy, Ray, Sharon and Anne. We split up at Sutton Green, the Cheamers turning west, the Suttoners staying put, the Wallies going east. 26Km door to door but always nice to be led up only vaguely familiar ways by someone who knows where they are going.
Thank you, Colin.
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