Easy Riders - 27th February

Roger's ride from Chessington to lunch in Lower Cobham Tilt then back to Chessington for Tea

Author: Tim C

A Group 27 February

Addlestone - Woodside - Walton-on-Thames

 Lunch at the DoE - anyone for haggis?

 Tea with a touch of culture at WoT

Author: Jeff

A Group 27th Feb

Fourteen of us set off from Addlestone heading along Green Lane, Lyne Lane and through Trumps Green to Wentworth. Here an offended local in a Chelsea tractor forcefully reminded us that this was a private estate. Fortunately he didn't stop to pursue the point.

Onwards to Sunningdale and Cheapside to reach the A330 alongside Ascot racecourse. Although close to the lunch stop a loop westwards through Winkworth Row, Maidens Green and Crouch Lane added a few more miles to arrive at the Duke of Edinburgh at Woodside just before 1pm.

The pub was full (pre-booking is essential) as it was when I did my recce. Good, well priced food and friendly service seem to be the key and its nice to visit a pub that's thriving. Now the sun was out though spring was certainly not in the air for a return through Windsor Great Park via Ascot Gate and then to Prune Hill, Thorpe and Chertsey. Walton Lane in now closed at the south end and requires a left turn across Windmill Green to access Walton Bridge. Here we used the new ramp to access the Thames path to the Riverhouse gallery for tea.

Author: Brian

Walton Bridge

Work in progress not much difference from the last photo's but work goes on! Took these pics on way back from Addelston with Grant Pike.

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Just a further note to say I picked up some Sou'Westers left on table so if anyone short let me know. Also had call from Toni de I who somehow did not make it to 11's but in the end I gather did 70 miles so well done Toni. Also talked to Don who was out for first time this year after some Heart investigations. I'm sure we all wish him well and good progress!

Author: mike morley

B Group 27 February

Unfortunately John G reported sick on Monday (get well soon, John) so I logged on to www.bikehike.co.uk  and plotted a circuitous route from Addlestone to John's pre-booked lunch venue.

The air was cool but the roads were dry as about a dozen of us used the backstreets and footbridge over the M25 to Ottershaw, then a quieter route via Foxhills, Stonehill and Gracious Pond Roads to Burrowhill. Windlesham Road led to Valley End (a few brave crocuses were trying hard) then within earshot of the M3 to Chertsey Road and Longcross Road. Soon we turned into Kitsmead Lane and forked left into Wellington Avenue which led to lunch at Callow Hill - that four-letter word providing the sting in the tail to the morning's ride.

Soon after we arrived at The Rose and Olive Branch Bernard joined us and we were all soon enjoying delicious lunches.

After lunch the sun appeared. We set off northish to shortly fly down Prune Hill then followed the 'normal' route via Thorpe Lea, Penton Marina, approach to Laleham Golf Course, Ferry Lane (reasonably dry) to join the B375 to Shepperton and tea for five at Cafe Mocha D, after which we went our separate ways. About 24 miles, both on my computer and the website. Thanks to tec Irene.

Terry

Author: Terry

B Ride 27 February 2013

Our lunch stop in Virginia Water where we had and excellent meal

 

Author: Bernard Brindley

A Group 27th February

A cloudy and chilly start today, but sunshine later.  Brian led us 34.78 miles from elevenses at Addlestone to lunch at the Duke of Edinburgh, Woodside and back to Walton for tea.

Moving average 12.7mph, maximum speed 33.4mph and 1,558 calories.

Mark

Author: Mark G