It was a cold but clear day on Saturday and in all we had eighteen riders leaving from Nonsuch. Fourteen came to the 1-0-clock meet and since the rides list stipulated no destination this week I decided to offer a ride to Eight on the River at Molesey; we had not been there for a few weeks and it is just about the furthest we can go at Beginners speed while still getting back before dark (ish).
Roger was out for his first proper ride since having his pacemaker installed; the furthest he had done so far was four miles and this would be nearer thirty. Therefore I picked the route with fewest hills. We went out through Worcester Park and past Berrylands to Kingston, through Bushy Park and over Hampton Court Bridge.
Coffee was fine but the cakes cost a bit. They cost Maggie because she bought them for everyone for her birthday, and they cost the cafe because they served them to the wrong table, who promptly scoffed them, so they had to furnish us with replacements.
Back through Weston Green and the John Bellamy route through Surbiton back to Berrylands.
The ground was wet but we encountered no real flooding. The wind was cold but not as cold as it has been of late. And the winter sun smiled upon us most of the way around.
It was a splendid way to spend a winter Saturday. Thanks everyone.
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