Three riders met at Nonsuch Mansion at 09:15hrs, Adam Domaingue, Dave Clarke and myself leading. Alas Mick Curtis had started out to join us but had electrical power problems with his bike and had to return to base. It was a bright sunny day and all the mud in Nonsuch had gone hard as we […]
Ride report: Saturday 3rd April 2021 MTB Ockham Bites.
As the club slowly awakens from its enforced ‘Boris slumber,’ ten enthusiastic members met at Nonsuch Mansion for the first officially sanctioned Saturday MTB ride of 2021. Because of the number of participants Bill Martin split the group into two. The faster boys, Dave Rapson, Adam Domaingue, Trevor Kite, and Fin went with Bill Martin. The […]
Ride report: Saturday 19th December, MTB Wilde Brunch, Walton Bridge
Three riders all from the same happy Tier 3 met at Nonsuch Park at the designated time. Adam Domaingue, Trevor Kite and myself leading. Our route was a well travelled one used often out to Kingston along the Hogsmill River. There were the odd, very boggy spots along the river known by me, but these […]
Ride report: Saturday 5th December, MTB East Molesey Miss Polly
Six riders met at the non-regular Nonsuch Park cafe at the non-regular time of 09:15hrs. Adam Domaingue, Dave Clarke, Mick Curtis, Tracy Caudle, Trevor Kite and myself leading. This was our first Saturday ride since Boris let us back out to play in tier two. The ride was a straightforward; almost there and back by […]
Ride report: 31st October, MTB Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
Four riders set off from Cheam Station south side at 09:00hrs. Dave Rapson, Adam Domaingue, Bill Martin and myself leading. My initial thoughts were to ride up and over Epsom Downs, but I soon decided against it with the clouds racing across the sky. We were pre-storm this morning and supposed to get the lot […]
Ride report: Saturday 24th October, MTB East Molesey Cricket Club
Extreme social distancing between groups evident as seen in the first picture! Nine riders met at Cheam Station south side and were promptly split into two ‘Government authorised social distancing groups.’ Mick Curtis, Dave Rapson, Adam Domaingue, Sean Slammon were led by me, and Tracy Caudle, Trevor Kite and Dave Clarke were led by Bill […]
Ride report: Saturday 17th October, MTB Ockham Bites
Six riders met at Cheam Station south-side: Bill Martin, Dave Clarke, Sean Slammon, Mick Curtis, Adam Domaingue and myself leading. The route took us out via Horton, Chessington South, Barwell Farm (Fortress Barwell!), the east side of Claygate Common, Esher Common and Cobham. At Cobham Dave Clarke’s chain fell off, what a surprise, never happened […]
Ride report: Saturday 10th October: MTB The Windmill, Wimbledon Common
Three riders met at Cheam Station Southside at 09:00hrs, Dave Rapson, Dave Clarke and myself leading. We cycled over the top end of Sutton, the south side and met Mick Curtis on route. Both Adam Domaingue and Sean Slammon met us at the designated secondary meeting spot, Carshalton Ponds at 09:30hrs. The Merry men’s route […]
Kit for Sale at discount
We have some club road kit for Sale at discount prices to club members , up to 50% off!. Short sleeve club jerseys with zip pocket are £20. See list below for other bargains. Kit4SaleAug2020(1) Contact Bill.. Also Offroad shirts available on request. You can order long sleeve or short sleeve through the club on […]
Ride Report: Saturday 26th September, MTB Wild Brunch, Walton Bridge
Four riders left Cheam Station Southside at the appointed hour, Mick Curtis, Adam Domaingue, Sean Slammon and myself leading. Wow, what a difference a week makes! Last Saturday lovely warm weather and gentle breezes. Today barely 6°C and a gusty NE wind. Today saw the first donning of the winter longs and other such clothing […]