Chiltern Hundreds CC Ride 7 June 2009

[Sittingduck]

I have put a link to this thread in the CC calendar
Would be nice to recruit as many riders as possible

 

[Chonker]

Just be pointed in the direction of this thread, pretty local to me this one but I've done a bit of walking in the chilterns and I know they're pretty hilly hills

What sort of speeds are we talking about? I have a trike and am slow as hell up hills.

I'd probably be turning back like halfway as the furthest I've gone so far is only 35miles and that was with only 550m of climbing

 

[DJ]

Just be pointed in the direction of this thread, pretty local to me this one but I've done a bit of walking in the chilterns and I know they're pretty hilly hills

What sort of speeds are we talking about? I have a trike and am slow as hell up hills.

I'd probably be turning back like halfway as the furthest I've gone so far is only 35miles and that was with only 550m of climbing

Hi Chonker, Don't worry about the hills and your speed! Most cyclists I know go faster down hill than up! Besides most of these rides usualy have at least one resident recumbent rider and unless you turn up then there might not be one on this ride, oh except User3143 is possibly coming.

A lot of people who come on these rides end up bettering there mileage by a long way, I normally do a 7 mile commute and will be doing at least 70 miles when I come on this ride as I will ride there as well.

It's a group ting and we will get you round even if we have to carry you!!!

Eh I 'll think about editing that last bit later!!

 

[Chonker]

I think I might give it a miss, I've only been cycling a couple of months and I'm really not sure I'm ready for it. I'll join you next time around

 

[Sittingduck]

We'll hold you to that Chonker

 

[Chonker]

Actually sod it, put me down for it, I can always catch a train at Tring if it gets too much

 

[Sittingduck]

Another recruit signed-up

 

[stevevw]

Looks like Helen will be back so you may get 3 trikes out on Sunday. I am sorry I will not be back from Manchester in time for this but I do intend doing the route at another time. have fun all see you all for the Dunwich on the 4th July

 

[ianrauk]

Good man, great that you can join us.

Actually sod it, put me down for it, I can always catch a train at Tring if it gets too much B)

 

[ianrauk]

Couple more names for Sunday

Katie from YACF
And
Burak, aka The Turkish Hill Hound aka The Camel

 

[TheDoctor]

Probably can't make it after all B)
Have a great time all!

 

[bleakanddivine]

I was out on the route on Sunday and it was sweltering. Should be a bit cooler next weekend.

It looks as if few, if any, are coming by train. In that case, as many of you may be looking for sustenance on arrival, I suggest we meet up at the top of Watford High Street. The coffee shop at the Junction Station looks to be a soulless cupboard, but there are many pubs/restaurants etc with pavement terraces at the North end of the High Street, above the ring-road flyover, up by the long pool in the middle of the road. I've marked the area on the route map. Aperitif will be familiar with the place, particularly if he remembers Bailey's, the night club.

It's just a short hop over from the station, and a cycle path leads from the High St up to join the ride proper.

B&D

 

[Sittingduck]

Looks like Helen will be back so you may get 3 trikes out on Sunday. I am sorry I will not be back from Manchester in time for this but I do intend doing the route at another time. have fun all see you all for the Dunwich on the 4th July

Shame you can't make this one Steve - will see you on the Dynamo!

SD

 

[Aperitif]

Looks like Helen will be back so you may get 3 trikes out on Sunday. I am sorry I will not be back from Manchester in time for this but I do intend doing the route at another time. have fun all see you all for the Dunwich on the 4th July

Oi!

 

[palinurus]

I really ought to do this one, I won't have far to go to get to the start.