Harold Fifield

Pat Matthews received a message saying Harold Fifield (former Midweek Wayfarer and expert photographer who moved to Scotland a few years ago) has Parkinson's Disease and recently moved into a Residential Care Home. She is unsure which, but Harold's wife can be contacted on:        01899 220026

Terry

Author: Terry

Bar Bags for Sale

 Peter Whiting is a long standing CTC member who has just rediscovered the Midweek Wayfarers.  He has a couple of Carradice bar bags  for sale, which he wonders if  any member might be interested in buying. He has sent me a small photo of each bag.

Carradice Overlander - used £20

Caracice Super C - new £35

He says:

(1)The first picture is a Carradice 'Overlander' bar bag which has been used and is in good condition. The white frame in front of the bag is the bracket which loops onto the handlebar and is secured by the strap at the front of the bag around the cycle frame head. £20

(2) The second is a Carradice Super C bar bag and has not been fitted; it is unused and has the fittings and instructions inside the bag. £35

If you are interested, please contact Peter direct:

• landline: 02083933328 or

• mobile: 07932 572819 or

• email: the.pod105@ntlworld.com

• Address: 105 Elmwood Drive, Ewell, EPSOM, Surrey KT17 2NL

Jeff 

Author: Jeff

B Ride - 18th December 2013 - Hammersmith Bridge

Fourteen of us left Leatherhead heading to Raynes Park, up Cottenham Park road, crossing Wimbledon Common and skirting Richmond Park to Barnes. We then followed the cycle signs to Hammersmith Bridge to reach the Blue Anchor pub.

Along the way we had some discombobulation - firstly, a newcomer Jeffrey, punctured in Epsom. Neil and David kindly agreed to assist him whilst the rest of the group pressed on. After three new inner `tubes Jeffrey decided to head for the nearest cycle shop which unfortunately is closed on Wednesdays. We never saw Jeffrey again.

Meanwhile, my back-marker, Francoise, punctured in Motspur Park. The chain became tangled. Thank goodness the mechanically-minded Stephanie and James managed to unravel the chain. In the meantime Dave and Neil caught up with us and we swiftly headed to the pub where a nice table had been led out on the first floor for 20 people with views of Hammersmith Bridge and the Thames.

The Blue Anchor pub was licensed in 1722 (which for the historians amongst you is approximately half a century before the French Revolution) and is one of the oldest Public Houses in London. Thankfully the food was not from that period; in fact it was better than average pub food and we were all served promptly and at the same time.

After lunch we crossed the bridge and turned left onto the tow path heading towards Putney. We turned right to return to Richmond Park via Barnes. At this stage Bernard left us to catch a train. We went round Richmond Park against a strong head wind and turned left exiting through Kingston Gate. We then made our way up to Combe Lane and through New Malden, to Claremont Avenue, where 5 of us had a Christmas Tea in our home - a total mileage of 42 miles.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Cycling New Year,
Frank

Author: Unknown

Bike shops in Epsom

Geoff, Sorry to learn of your tussle with the puncture fairy and the Wednesday closing of Pound Lane Cycle Service. Of no use to you now, but for future reference, alternative cycling emporia in Epsom are:

Fudges in Upper High Street
Halfords in Kiln Lane
Even Wilkinsons in the High Street, opposite the clock tower, sells bike bits including inner tubes.

A port in any storm is always welcome.

Jeff

Author: Jeff

from Geoff...

a note of thanks from Geoff:

Hello, just a quick note regarding the puncture repair I had to make, could not get any tubes to hold, the bike shop I was directed to does not open on a Wednesday, caught the train home, fitted a new tube in Evans in Wimbledon and all is well, if you are in contact directly or through the blog please thank all those that stopped to assist, a Happy Christmas and New Year to one and all.

Geoff Gregory

Author: Tim C

Easy Riders, 18th December

From Leatherhead centre, we went back via Ashtead Park, back of Epsom to Ewell Court (where the fire was last week) - Ewell Court House, a listed building.  It started in the roof - so it is believed, was an electrical fault.  Luckily, the firemen managed to get enough water from the near-by pond to put the fire out. 

After going through Nonsuch Park, we made our way to Prezzo in Cheam where Norman, Jane, Sandy, Clive, Sonia, Liz and myself enjoyed our C group Christmas lunch.  It was nice to see Liz, who has progressed to using one crutch.

Lynda.  

Author: Jeff

B Ride 18 December 2013

This nice chap ...

 ... took us to a nice pub (the Blue Anchor) with a good view (from the first floor) of the river at Hammersmith. There was a serious boat race:

 A panoramic view:

A pleasant lunch:

... and we didn't have to pay in old money!

Author: Bernard Brindley