B Group 20 February

After leaving a dry but dullish Teddington, Pete B led us through Bushy Park (many deer safely grazing) and over Hampton Court Bridge. Soon he punctured but after a speedy repair off we pedalled. Unfortunately, not for long, he punctured again in the outskirts of  Esher. Not wishing to delay us further he decided to repair as necessary and hopefully join us at lunch.

I then led, mostly the reverse of my route to Teddington ie Esher, A244 south until we could turn right into the peace and quiet of Sandy Lane and Fairmile Lane, turning left on the A245 to Leatherhead. Lunch was at Wetherspoons where Ray Dare joined us but sadly Pete didn't.

After lunch some went  straight home but a group of us, led by Liz (thanks), went to Ashtead via Beaverbrook roundabout, B2033, Tumber Street and Ashtead Park to the newish Bike Beans cafe. By now we had developed thirsts and appetites which were well satisfied. Ray and I were last to leave, we saw the proprietor riding a modern version of the 'penny farthing' although wheel sizes were more in the ratio 2p/1p and it had pneumatic tyres and brake (elf and safety ?).

Terry  

Author: Terry