FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - Southend-on-Sea May 4th

[martint235]

A pink handbag? Each to their own I suppose.

Go on, you're drooling really....

 

[clarion]

Dahon stood down. Since I will be riding a three-speed fixed, a small-wheeled tandem and a rod braked roadster in the space of the weekend, I feel I am getting my share of silly bikes. And I don't want to be too knackered by the time I get to the third...

 

[Mice]

For plated steel it is best to use Ichorean Terps, otherwise you'll be led a merry dance trying to get the marker pen off.
Bring a tape measure! If it is possible to stop for 10.26 minutes (+/-) to buy Evian, it is possible to stop for 10 seconds to zero in one's seat height I feel. No point in having the bike otherwise.
m

That's great - a bit late as the damage to the knee is done - although - now recovering and I will be on my roadbike which fits me like a glove (metaphorically, obviously)! Pity those lovely peeps at Brompton didnt manage a coolio way of marking the stem...!

As for a 10.26 minute stop to buy Evian - that's outrageous. I mean, who would want to spend that amount of time off the bike without getting the beers in?!!

M

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Dahon stood down. Since I will be riding a three-speed fixed, a small-wheeled tandem and a rod braked roadster in the space of the weekend, I feel I am getting my share of silly bikes. And I don't want to be too knackered by the time I get to the third...

No staying power those Dahons.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Does anyone know where my spare Brompton tubes are?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

No, but I have one attached to mine and another in my desk drawer which I could fetch along.

If you could that would be good.

 

[clarion]

No staying power those Dahons.

None whatsoever. But I can't really ride a straight barred bike further than 15km without significant pain. I'll opt for pain-free

 

[Flying Dodo]

As for a 10.26 minute stop to buy Evian - that's outrageous. I mean, who would want to spend that amount of time off the bike without getting the beers in?!!

M

That reminds me. Seeing as everyone left early after Hull (lightweights), I am now in possession of the kitty, which stands at £12.22. There were an awful lot of 5p pieces, but I'll substitute some alternative currency.

 

[Aperitif]

5 ppieces? That's about how many Davy has during a ride. Take a bow Adam - those who left Hull early need a stern talking to, but I suppose there wasn't avast amount of time before 'setting sail' for home...

 

[zigzag]

i'm not on this ride, but might turn up for a brekkie at southend

 

[martint235]

I'm out I'm afraid. Simon you have email.

 

[BalkanExpress]

I'm out I'm afraid. Simon you have email.

Martin, sorry to hear that, is it the ribs?

 

[ianrauk]

I'm out I'm afraid. Simon you have email.

Sorry to hear that Mart. But best you rest up.

 

[martint235]

Martin, sorry to hear that, is it the ribs?

Sorry to hear that Mart. But best you rest up.

Combination of things really. The ribs ache after a 12 mile commute but that could be due to the backpack. Finding out it's actually due to cycling 30 miles in probably isn't a good idea though. Also my confidence isn't great yet and with the possibility of a damp road in the dark, it's best I stay home for this one I think.

 

[ianrauk]

Combination of things really. The ribs ache after a 12 mile commute but that could be due to the backpack. Finding out it's actually due to cycling 30 miles in probably isn't a good idea though. Also my confidence isn't great yet and with the possibility of a damp road in the dark, it's best I stay home for this one I think.

Wuss