Big turnout today for Sally's inaugural ride as a Leader, it would have been even bigger but before we had even started, Roy somehow managed to fall onto someone's bike and render it almost useless thereby eliminating the rider and his pal who decided to stay with him.
That said, Sally surprised most of her long ride followers by opting to eschew the traditional route to the Moniz Cranford and instead followed her own route through the back of Hillingdon, Hayes End, Barra Hall Park and Cranford Park. At the Moniz we were met by Robin who had cycled in from Chiswick. Coffees drunk Sally then led us via Hounslow Heath, Crane Park, Strawberry Hill to Teddington where we crossed the river by the footbridge to follow the Thames to our lunch stop the Boaters Inn at Kingston.
From there we headed onto Hampton Court for a photo opportunity before continuing via Bushey Park, and the opposite side of Crane Park to our afternoon stop the Whitehouse at Stockley Park for more refreshment and dispersal.
A very confidently led ride by Sally with some new routes thrown in, on a very pleasant autumn day.
Strange Statement of the Day Award goes to Angela for her "I gripped it firmly between my knees."