Ride Reports 2008
Reports from the
saddle by our roving reporters!
Sun 16.03.08 -
The weather was so
abominable we called off the ride. Paul rang around most of the regulars and
luckily only 3 turned up. So, due to rain, wind and the cold we 3 went back
to bed.....separately of course! After all, us cyclists are all decent
folk...
Sun 9.03.08 - Epping
Forest and Ivy Chimneys
A mixed start to the day weather-wise as a
handful of cyclists started out from Edmonton - a bit breezy, a bit of blue
and a bit of grey, as Maggie, Bernie, Dave P, Dave L, Kieron and Andy Ho
head off by themselves for a faster road ride the rest headed towards
Epping Forest.
First
stop is at the Butler's Retreat next to
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge for a cuppa. Then into the
forest and, as we always endeavor to keep up ECC traditions, we stop
at another watering hole in the forest.
Onto
our lunchtime stop at the Forest Gate Inn in Ivy Chimneys on the outskirts
of Epping.
Just
about to start off on the homeward bound journey and Angela - our new member - had a puncture! A good
start then for her first outing. Several riders pitched in with help
and tools and we soon got her going again ready for the journey home.
Lots of extra 'Dr Bike' points today...
Dr
Paul, Dave LF, Dave P, Bernie, Andy Ho, Dr Andy Hw, Dr Kieron, Maggie,
Graham, Angela, Dr Dave Pg, Trevor, Pat, Rosa
Grabos' stats - 28 mls, max 24.3 mph
Sun 24.02.08 -
Hertfordshire Winter Warmer
Meeting up at Enfield Chase Station we got a
train to Hertford North while some rode there. We picked up the old railway
line that goes to Welwyn Garden City, now called the
Cole
Green Way. Cycling along here to Letty Green, some rested in the
Cowper Arms here while the more energetic riders did a 45 minute detour which
took in Essendon (including THAT hill!), through Wildhill and back....only
to find the riders that had waited for us had gone on without us! We caught
them up along the way to
Tewin, where we
stopped for lunch at the Plume of Feathers.
The
return journey was similar, some taking the train back to Enfield, some
cycled back to Bayford and got the train from there and the 2 Andy's cycling
home back to Broxbourne.
Richard, Dave L, Andy Hn, Andy Hw, Chris H, Kieron, Nina, Graham, Jim,
Patrick Mr, Dave Pg, Rosa, Trevor, Chris A,
Michèle, Phil T, Bharat, Nick, Pat, Peter
M, Liam, Paul, Brian, Ann, Rose and Ian joining us for lunch.
Sun 10.02.08 -
Victoria Park and beyond.
A good turn out despite the early frost. 20
riders braved the early chill and headed to the Lea towpath to go south.
We
wended our way past the Springfield Marina cafe without even stopping (!)
and on to the slightly smarter cafe at the
Waterworks Centre.
A bit
of hanging around there, and then off again to continue south, which lead us
into
Victoria Park, more info
here and
here, a usual stopping off place for us. The weather was nice and
bright and had warmed up a bit for us by then for a spot of tiffin at the
Fountain Cafe in the park.
After
some lunch, most wended their way home via a similar route while a more
adventurous 4 went further into London on the towpath.
Paul, Andy Hw, Alan M, Alan T, Pete M, Pinky, Kiiza,
Michèle, Rosa, Ian, Nick S, Trevor, Graham,
Jim, Bharat, Daniel, Phil T, Patrick Mr, Kieron, Dave Lm, Gunsel, Dave LF
Sun 20.01.08 -
Ride to ECC Annual Lunch.
By Dave L
36 people enjoyed lunch at
the
Lea Valley Village Youth Hostel, Cheshunt.
24 people rode to the lunch, while the others drove there.
Quite a few opted for fancy dress, to the
horror of some other diners there. Had there been a fancy dress
competition, Richard, Sujal, Jasmin, and Anya would undoubtedly have scooped
the family prize.
Paul presented trophies to the winners of
the ECC League Table for attending ECC events. (Just in case you’re not
aware of this, Alan T and Paul have donated the trophies – thanks guys.)
Entertainment was provided by Kieron’s
slideshow and Dave and Jasmin’s conjuring show.
Despite the forecast rain, we arrived at
lunch unscathed, but had to endure light rain on the way home.
Dave L; Richard, Sujal, Jasmin, Anya;
Kieron; Paul;
Pat B & John;
Jim;
Maggie; Michèle; Ian & Rose;
Alan & René;
Trevor;
Peter M; Andy Hw;
Lyn;
Rosa; Graham; Dave P & Bernie;
Nikki; Delia; Phil; Will; Andy Ho;
Liam; David P; Peter H;
Chris & Jessie; Stuart & Mel
