Archive for May, 2016

25/05/2016 The usual lunchtime Brooklands / Heights walk

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Went out for a lunchtime walk with Rob and Adam

We walked down Brooklands road to the P&G gate

We went through the gate and down to the Heights

We went over the river by the museum and headed for the flats

We crossed the river again and headed up past the flats to Locke King Road

We returned to the office up Locke King Road

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24/05/2016 The evening Shepperton loop

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016

Went out for an evening ride – it’s time to get back to my usual summer distances

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station then down St Georges Avenue to Egerton Road

I went through Gower Road to Queens Road  and on to Monument Green

I turned into Oatlands and rode down to Walton Bridge

I picked up the B375 and rode to the turn for Old Shepperton

I looped round Old Shepperton then round Shepperton town to Walton Bridge

I crossed the river and picked up Walton Lane to Portmore Park Road

I rode round to Balfour Road via Wey Road then went to pick up the Bourne estate

I rode by the river crossing the river on my way to Heath Road

I ascended to the station then returned home down Hanger Hill

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23/05/2016 The usual lunchtime walk round the Heights

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

Went out for a lunchtime walk with Morgan

We walked down Brooklands road to the P&G gate

We went through the gate and down to the Heights

We went over the river by the museum and headed for the flats

We crossed the river again and headed up past the sewage works to Locke King Road

We returned to the office up Locke King Road

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22/05/2016 A walk down to Tescos and back

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

Went down to Tescos for a swift shopping trip

I walked down Hanger Hill to Monument Green

I then walked along Queens Road to Tescos

After shopping I walked up Princes Road and Pine Grove to Hanger Hill

I then returned home up the hill

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22/05/2016 To Hersham, Hampton Court, Lower Sunbury and home

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

Still taking it easy and building back the distance post accident.

I rode down Hanger hill to Queens Road and on to Burwood road where I turned for Hersham

I rode down to Hersham and turned to go on the A244 to Esher and then down to the Scilly Isles roundabout

Here I turned for Hampton Court and rode to cross the river, where I turned towards Sunbury

I rode through Lower Sunbury and on to Upper Halliford where I turned for Walton Bridge

I crossed the bridge and rode Walton Lane to Portmore Park Road

I went round Portmore Park to reach Heath Road and ascended to the station

Finally I returned home down Hanger Hill

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20/05/2016 A short ride down to Walton Bridge and back

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Went out for a short ride, the ankle is still not up to a long one 🙁

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station and down St Georges Avenue to Egerton Road

I rode through Gower Road to Queens Road and on to Monument Green

I then rode down Oatlands to Walton Bridge and on to Walton Lane

I returned to town on the lane and turned left when I reached Monument Hill

I rode up to Monument Green and turned into Hanger Hill to ride up to home.

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20/05/2016 A lunchtime walk down to the woods behind the track by the play centre

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Went out for a longer lunchtime walk with Antonia

We walked down Brooklands Road to the P&G gate

We went through and down to the Heights and headed to Wellington Way

We crossed the road and headed onto the playground and walked up to the old track

WE walked the back of the old track and took the path round to the housing estate

When we reached the estate we walked through to the Heights and on to the P&G gate

We then went through the gate and back up the Brooklands Road to the office

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19/05/2016 Shakedown ride post accident repairs and service

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

Went out to test the bike after getting it back from Halfords and to set the saddle height back

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station and turned into St Georges Avenue

I rode through to Queens Road where I had decided that the saddle needed raising

So I rode to Monument Green and on to Hanger Hill then I rode back home up the hill

After making adjustments I again rode up Hanger Hill

I went into St Georges Avenue and rode to Egerton Road

I rode through Gower Road to Queens Road and on to Monument Green

I rode down Monument Hill to the High Street and on to Heath Road

I then rode up Heath Road to the station and returned home down Hanger Hill

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19/05/2016 A longer triangular walk from work

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

Went out for a lunchtime walk, this time i was alone as others were not available

I decided to go on a different route

I walked up Brooklands Road to the station carpark

Then I walked down through the path to Lonsdale Road

I carried on to Locke King Road

Finally I walked up to the office

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18/05/2016 A walk down to town and back

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

I had to go down to the Post Office this evening.

I walked up Hanger Hill to Elgin Road

I walked through to Heath Road and then down to town

I went into the Post Office then went through to Baker Street

I carried on to Churchfields Avenue and walked to Hanger Hill

I then returned home up Hanger Hill

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