Sunday 16th August 2015. A "Nominate" long ride. With no volunteers forthcoming, I nominate myself. Chris Kinsey, Iain MacDonald and Steve Ingall follow. An independent group comprising Dave Peck, Liliane Rausch and Phil Hallewell, decide to meet us at elevenses. We head east along Whitehall Rd. As we enter Station Rd, Cowley, I spot a group of familiar cyclists sneakily heading down the High Street in front of us. We catch up with them at the lights and head towards our first stop at Datchet Sailing Club. Not much sailing going on except for some model boats. The upstairs viewing area is closed too because not many sailors are expected today, as it's almost flat calm, it's not surprising. After drinks, Dave Peck's group go their own way, Chris and Steve return to their respective homes. Was it something I said? This leaves Iain and I to continue alone. At Staines we pick up the Thames Path to Chertsey and our lunch stop at The Twynersh pub. From there we head west to Chobham, before curving back Virginia Water, Englefield Green to our tea stop at the Windsor Farm Shop. Returning through Datchet,, route 61, and Iver, Iain heads back to Uxbridge to catch a train, while I cycle back to Hayes. A mainly cloudy day with the sun breaking through occasionally. Happy cycling..............Bernie G.