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Our annual trip up the Basingstoke Canal / Wey Navigation to the Thames, then along the river to Richmond took place on one of the hottest days of the year. Very little tarmac was encountered, otherwise it would possibly have been necessary to comment on things like melting tarmac; instead suffice to say that the dust rose as we sped past, first the six members of ‘Group 4’, followed closely by a larger number of Group 3 riders who did more or less exactly the same route. This included a circuit of Richmond Park where the only hill of the day was encountered – two in fact if you look at the profile of the route on Garmin (http://connect.garmin.com/course/7359524). Thanks to John C for this. Rico’s Group 1 members took a different route but we all ended up in the same pub – The Anglers in Twickenham – for an expensive beer and sandwich.
Thanks to John M and Laurie for leading the groups; it’s fair to say, I think, that a great time was had by all.
Ride distance 40 miles
For those who would prefer to do the original Grade 2 ride tomorrow, I will be at Pirbright at 0945 to lead a ride to Seale for coffee and the Paragon pub for lunch.
Do you need a break from your “head down, bum up” routine? Then, why not do like other West Surrey CTC members who typically ride with 15 MPH groups and join us for a 7 PM Tuesday night ride out of Godalming? New vistas (mostly because you’ll have time to appreciate them) and great company guaranteed!
Only three (3) more Tuesday evening rides on offer this summer: 22 July (Mark Waters), 5 August (Helen Juden), and 19 Aug (Louise Gagnon).
All details including meeting point, what to bring, etc., on: http://westsurreyctc.co.uk/ride-groups/guildford-sunset-freewheelers/
See you there!
* Note: Rides will likely include some off-road sections (gravel paths). Best to leave your £4000 sportive bike in the shed.
Please note that we are planning a very sociable ride next Wednesday, all rides (groups 2, 3, and 4) will ride along the Thames Path after the start at Woodham, and there will be no led group 2 ride from Pirbright Green. It is also worth a reminder that this ride is most suitable for mountain bikes or hybrids, and particularly if there is rain between now and next Wednesday ( and heavy thunderstorms are forecast), then narrow tyred road bikes are unlikely to be ideal.