Mid ESSEX February Ride

[tdr1nka]

From the weather warnings for the next 24hrs it looks like Gloustershire and the Midlands are going to get it this time.

 

[iLB]

From the weather warnings for the next 24hrs it looks like Gloustershire and the Midlands are going to get it this time.

suckers

 

[tdr1nka]

Yeah! See how they cope.B)
See if they have 'true grit'.

 

[Auntie Helen]

I've just been out on a fantastic ride in the dark (16 miles, country lanes) and it was just fab. Perhaps the cold air makes it more enjoyable, too, as you warm yourself up with the cycling. Anyway I'm really looking forward to this Saturday's ride and seeing you all.

Do we have an up to date idea of which of the 'not sure' people are coming along?

 

[ianrauk]

Dark country lanes... blimey dearest Auntie.. please allow me to call you a loony B)

 

[Auntie Helen]

...and half way up a steep hill my genius front light fitting came adrift so I had to stop and rescue it. Halfway up a hill B)

But overall cycling at night seems fine to me - as long as there's a bit of a moon. It was so lovely out, and so peaceful too. Fab!

 

[ianrauk]

Fair play to you Helen.. I think because my commute home is in the dark during the winter (as is most peoples I guess).. the last thing I want to do is go out in the dark.. Dunwich run for you m'dear if you like night riding

 

[Auntie Helen]

blimey dearest Auntie..

Dunwich run for you m'dear

You gettin' fresh young man?

I don't mind if you do, actually..

I don't particularly like night cycling if it's überdark and I'm unfamiliar with the road or if my lights are being rubbish but today all the conditions were right, plus I need to get ahead on Cyclogs as this is a short month! I put the new softer suspension elastomer on my trike today and wanted to try it out over some potholes, it seems to have made it even more comfortable. Potholes are more fun in the dark...

And if the Dunwich Dynamo is in town then it's not appealing. Me, I like the country lanes with 1 car every 5 minutes like wot it's like raand 'ere.

 

[ianrauk]

Young man... oooh I wish....

lol at cycling over pot holes..

The Dunwich Dynamo runs from Hackney in London, 120 miles to the coast in Suffolk. Over night...so starts off towny.. then country riding..

 

[Auntie Helen]

That sounds like very hard work... my max distance in one day up to now has been 60 miles and the last 10 got a bit dull, I would have been happier to stop at 50. Still it must be good fun cycling through the night, though through Hackney doesn't appeal either!

Anyway, back to BOAB's ride, weather looking good so it should be a very pleasant afternoon. Is everyone planning to shoot off after the ride or should we prop up a pub somewhere for a while?

 

[ianrauk]

Great news for the weather... fingers crossed
Well would like to stop for a beer & snack half way somewhere myself.. and don't see why not to have a bevvy after.. I suppose some peeps will and some won't... nature of the beast

 

[tdr1nka]

..erm..just so you all know..I am skint...that's S K I N T broke

You're in fine company, so am I!

 

[Davywalnuts]

In the realms of excuses, I think my rear wheel bearings have decieded to go on me as they have just started to make funny noises! But as am not doing many miles right now, am sure they will be fine for now!

With regards to food! Mannn, I love the cake! So am completley up for anything on the day. Its not as if am treating this like a race, more so sights sounds and fun times!

 

[tdr1nka]

Maybe we can fix your bearings on the train to Essex?

 

[Davywalnuts]

OOoooohhhh! Sounds interesting!! Never gone anywhere near wheel bearings, just headset ones!

Seen a wheel I want, but cant get it till saturday (its on ebay and I AM going to win! LOL)!