Nonsuch short ride to the River Wandle. Saturday 13th April

 

By Karen

An impressive turnout at the mansion house, especially considering we were competing with the Hilly 50 and the first all day ride of the season.   Encouraging to welcome a few new cyclists to the Saturday beginners' rides, and some fair weather to boot - dare I say positively balmy!  A relatively large group joined me on the short ride whilst the unusually few "I'm-going-where-Nigel's-going" group set off for Teddington (eventually).

Not a single puddle or muddy patch as we made our way along the Wandle, albeit occasionally accosted by swarms of flies.  Ably assisted by Steve back-marking, we reached Grove Park to find a couple of bench tables had been specially reserved for our group.  It was delightful to bask in the warm sunshine instead of huddling indoors to escape the damp and cold.

Suitably refreshed, we headed for the hills (otherwise known as Wales Avenue).  Minus a few riders who'd decided to take a more direct route home, we all made it back to Nonsuch without incident.

***********NEWS FLASH************COLIN QUEMBY TAKES AFTERNOON OFF (BUT STILL TURNS UP AT NONSUCH TO REGISTER NAMES)**************