Chiltern Hundreds CC Ride 7 June 2009

[ianrauk]

Well, I will be meeting Katie from YACF at the Station as she is getting the train.

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

 

[redjedi]

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

Welcome aboard Chonker.

I don't think you'll need to catch the train, you'll be surprised at how far you can go with a group at a steady pace. There won't be many any sprint races and no-one gets left behind.

Before my first CC ride in November I had only ever done my commutes to work of about 7 miles each way.

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

Right, that's palinurus signed up. You can thank me later

 

[Sittingduck]

We best pack umberellas for Sunday...
Metcheck says Watford =

 

[Chonker]

Mmm.. if that doesn't clear up I wont be attending, I've yet to buy any waterproofs!

 

[redjedi]

Boooo

I've haven't had rain yet on a CC ride, it can't start now.

Mmm.. if that doesn't clear up I wont be attending, I've yet to buy any waterproofs!

You just need to ride faster to keep warm

Not sure how I will dress if there is rain, probably just my light wind/shower proof jacket and keep moving.

I hate wearing my full waterproof jacket.

Perhaps I should get some overshoes just in case.

 

[Sittingduck]

I'll be purchasing my SKS mudguards on Thursday or Friday if the forcast doesn't improve. Still going though - rain can be fun

 

[ianrauk]

Yet www.weather.co.uk says different.

http://uk.weather.com/weather/dailyDetails-Watford-UKXX0924?dayNum=5

Day

High
16°C
Mostly Cloudy
WindFrom North at 13 kmph
Maximum Humidity 59%
UV Index 6
Chance of Precip. 0%
Avg. High. 18°C
Record High N/A
Sunrise 04:45

 

[redjedi]

Not anymore it doesn't

High
16°C
Light Rain
Wind From North North East at 13 kmph Maximum Humidity 66% UV Index 5 Chance of Precip. 60% Avg. High. 18°C Record High N/A Sunrise 04:45

 

[Auntie Helen]

Well I'm back in Großbritannien and will sign up for this ride. You all know I don't like hills, and have just been on a nice FLAT cycling holiday, but as I know djtheglove is coming and I previously managed to trick him into pushing me up a hill, I think I'll give it a go!

I shall be coming by car so if there's a good place to park, Jonathan, could you let me know?

Chonker, come along! I won't be wearing waterproofs as I find it easier to just get wet and then dry out again and waterproofs make me too hot in anything above freezing. I am also on a trike.

 

[DJ]

Well I'm back in Großbritannien and will sign up for this ride. You all know I don't like hills, and have just been on a nice FLAT cycling holiday, but as I know djtheglove is coming and I previously managed to trick him into pushing me up a hill, I think I'll give it a go!

I shall be coming by car so if there's a good place to park, Jonathan, could you let me know?

Chonker, come along! I won't be wearing waterproofs as I find it easier to just get wet and then dry out again and waterproofs make me too hot in anything above freezing. I am also on a trike.

+1

 

[ianrauk]

Who cares about the weather when you are on a nice jolly with cycling chums eh?

 

[bleakanddivine]

I shall be coming by car so if there's a good place to park, Jonathan, could you let me know?

Auntie Helen welcome back - enjoyed the daily reports from your trip.

There's the station car park directly behind the Junction station (@ £3), or if you want a free alternative there is a car park in the woods a couple of miles into the ride. We can pick you up there as we go past. I've marked it on the ride map. The advantage of this is that you conveniently miss out the first hilly bit!

I'll be going to the station myself, so will be able to lead any others across to the High Street if that's where the commuters meet/eat.

B&D

 

[Auntie Helen]

I'll park at the station as they are usually easy to find and sounds like a few others will be there (Katie from YACF, for example). I usually arrive very earlz as I'm never entirely convinced Norma the Satnav will get me there properly.

 

[redjedi]

It looks as if SD wants to start very early, so I can see us getting there around 9.30 ish.

Which cafe do you recomend B&D, we'll probably have time for a fry-up first.

 

[Auntie Helen]

Is the official start time 10:30am?

Having enjoyed German breakfasts of a hearty variety I think I might come earlier for a fry-up, if there is a good fry-up establishment available. Can it be as good as Manningtree Railway Station?