CC Jodrell Bank Run Spring 2012 - SUNDAY 22nd April

[fossyant]

We never drop anyone, that's the rules. We may make our own pace up a hill, but we wait at the top. I tend to count everyone in.

If the pace is too high, we drop speed and wait.

It is a social ride, you will be very welcome.

 

[totallyfixed]

I guess this is not the time to say that dr pink may be racing tomorrow, but may not cos the weather looks pants, just that she needs the practice if she is going to stand a chance against Potsy
Sorry that was a bit harsh. It will be a nice change for dr pink to have female company, welcome lecabnoir.

 

[fossyant]

I know...just f***s me off, every year they drag their arses with new prices and there's always a delay. Was so looking forward to this too.

We'll do a summer one too then.

 

[fossyant]

What? Oh, er, yes ...

I fettled my Basso last Saturday, ready for Sunday's audax/forum ride but I left it a bit late on Saturday evening and didn't manage to get my test ride in. When I set off to meet potsy et al, my new chain was slipping so much on the old cassette that I had to take the bike home and swap it for my Cannondale. Make sure you do that test ride tomorrow! Just in case - keep the old chain, so you can put it back on temporarily if you have to.

Amateur ! Sheesh.

 

[skudupnorth]

It's still fixie friendly is'nt it Fossy ? Should be a good day no matter what

 

[The Brewer]

I really wanted to attend this forum ride, well atleast half of it and head back to Wrexham half way round, even kind of plotted my route. Sickness and annual leave in work though put a stop to it

Have a good day guys and hope the weathers good for you.....will read the thread in work Sunday night with envy

Sean

 

[ColinJ]

Amateur ! Sheesh.

The stupid thing is that I was well aware of the risk of this happening and had said that I needed to test ride the bike for that very reason!

The problem was that my fettling was interrupted so I didn't finish it until 22:45 on the Saturday and set off at 08:45 on the Sunday so there wasn't a lot of time to do a test ride. Of course, I'd had the chain for over a week before I got round to fitting it ...

I thought I'd left the old chain on too long, but the cassette didn't look that worn so I was surprised by how bad the problem was with the new chain. I wasn't even having to pedal hard to get it to slip. In fact, I had to pedal very carefully for it not to slip!

 

[Alun]

Just out of interest, if I turn up in Sunday will I be the only woman? And are you sure it's just a leisurely ride and not a testosterone fuelled race to the cafe? I may end up MILES behind. :-(

If you are behind me at the cafe stop, I will be very surprised !

 

[fossyant]

It's still fixie friendly is'nt it Fossy ? Should be a good day no matter what

Yes it is, little shock in Kerridge, but do-able.

 

[fossyant]

The stupid thing is that I was well aware of the risk of this happening and had said that I needed to test ride the bike for that very reason!

The problem was that my fettling was interrupted so I didn't finish it until 22:45 on the Saturday and set off at 08:45 on the Sunday so there wasn't a lot of time to do a test ride. Of course, I'd had the chain for over a week before I got round to fitting it ...

I thought I'd left the old chain on too long, but the cassette didn't look that worn so I was surprised by how bad the problem was with the new chain. I wasn't even having to pedal hard to get it to slip. In fact, I had to pedal very carefully for it not to slip!

La..la..la

 

[potsy]

If you are behind me at the cafe stop, I will be very surprised !

So will I

 

[skudupnorth]

Yes it is, little shock in Kerridge, but do-able.

Need a shock to get me back in to more regular riding !

 

[fossyant]

Looks like I'll bring the best bike what ever the weather - just been out for new tyres, Decathlon sold out of the Pro3's on offer, so just got two Pro4's £££££ . I also don't have any sort of lightweight pocket lock, so grabbed a Knog Kabanna from Halfrauds - should tuck into the pocket nicely, plus my son will be using it at High School soon as a backup to a D.

Forecast is showers - if it's like today it won't be too bad - occasional hail storms.

Anyway, better get busy as I've got to fit the tyres now, as off to the pub with my dad at 2.00pm for a short while (takes advantage of the family being away).

 

[sdr gb]

Make sure you do that test ride tomorrow!

Test ride done and everything's fine. Now I just need to decide which bike to use, the bad weather Trek or my new Cube. Life was simpler when I only had one bike.

 

[ColinJ]

I'm committed to the Cannondale because I don't want to put the grotty old chain back on my Basso while waiting for the new cassette to arrive. (Note to self: an event which would occur more quickly if the order had actually been placed!)

I could transfer the Crud Roadracers from the Basso, but I can't be bothered! I suppose that will jinx us now - heavy rain all day ...

I've put some more dry lube on the Cannondale's chain to try and avoid it squeaking in the rain. I've also cleaned the bike, even though it sounds like it will be dirty again within about 5 miles tomorrow.

See y'all in the morning!