great north bike ride

[lantern rouge]

I thought I was Lantern Rouge - is there two of me?

 

[lanternerouge]

Non je ne crois pas! Lanterne has an "e" on the end in French... so it's just grammar separating us! I must admit I was surprised I got to use that name!

 

[lantern rouge]

Mine must be the masculine version then!! (or at least the Teesside version!)

Anyhow welcome to the back of the back of the back of the peloton!

we could have some fun with this!

Kenny Van Hummel is god!

 

[lanternerouge]

KVH is an absolute legend!

Bet I can ride slower than you can

 

[blazed]

Based on my last few rides im expecting to finish in 2 hours 10 minutes. The average for this ride i think is 5 hours 30 so i should be one of the top few.

Does anyone know if at the start the higher your number the further back you have to be? I dont want to be stuck behind loads of fat northeners for any amount of time i guess im going to have to push through if thats the case.

 

[annedonnelly]

Based on my last few rides im expecting to finish in 2 hours 10 minutes. The average for this ride i think is 5 hours 30 so i should be one of the top few.

Does anyone know if at the start the higher your number the further back you have to be? I dont want to be stuck behind loads of fat northeners for any amount of time i guess im going to have to push through if thats the case.

Blazed,

In that case why don't you start in Edinburgh? Give the rest of us a head start!!!

 

[blazed]

Blazed,

In that case why don't you start in Edinburgh? Give the rest of us a head start!!!

Fairplay isnt what im about. I just want to win, pick up my medal and get out of there. Maybe head into Newcastle and sample some Geordie poon before though.

 

[A Nutter]

Im giving this one a miss due to how out of shape I am this year. Let myself down but still waiting to hear from the surgeon about my foot

 

[Fizzypigeon]

I have done this ride for the last 3 years and it has been blessed with nigh-on perfect weather every time, so statistically its due for a wet and windy one this year. Hopefully the year the T shirts will be a better colour than the dark green, bright yellow or luminious dayglo orange of the last 3 years.

 

[NormanD]

Im giving this one a miss due to how out of shape I am this year. Let myself down but still waiting to hear from the surgeon about my foot

Well I hope you manage to get everything sorted mate and you can join us next year

I have done this ride for the last 3 years and it has been blessed with nigh-on perfect weather every time, so statistically its due for a wet and windy one this year

Let's hope it remains like other years, as I hate getting me hair wet (Being bald myself) ... No matter what the weather, I'm going to enjoy myself with AnneDonnnelly singing us a Queen song along the way "I want to ride my Bicycle" B)

12 days to go

Norm

 

[annedonnelly]

No matter what the weather, I'm going to enjoy myself with AnneDonnnelly singing us a Queen song along the way "I want to ride my Bicycle"

You wouldn't say that if you'd heard my singing!

 

[Archie_tect]

Just found this thread- when is it... have I missed it?
Thanks,
Chris

 

[NormanD]

The GNBR is the 30th of this month and you can still sign up http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com/Home/Index.html but I believe all the transport (to seahouses before / after the event) has now been sold out

Norm

 

[NormanD]

You wouldn't say that if you'd heard my singing!

Oh well looks like it'll have to be "Agadoo do do push pineapples shake the tree" all the way then Anne

 

[Archie_tect]

The GNBR is the 30th of this month and you can still sign up

Thanks Norm- looks good!
Should be able to get a lift up there and then cycle back home after- 4 of us so hopefully we can get things sorted by then.
Chris