"Park and Ride" Saturday 24th October

[clivedb]

no-one will be left behind

Thank god for that - I won't be able to average 15 mph.

Hi Mike - can I sign up, and Marilyn?

On the other hand if you do need to av 15 mph to get back to Hull (the train back...) then do let me know.

And what time will we be leaving King's X?

 

[Norm]

I'm 54 Norm - age is just a number...

Here's another number.

125

That's the one which looks back at my when I stand on the scales.

The age was to show the challenge on getting the bike sorted for as a winter hack, I'm aware of many older riders.

Additionally, aside from enjoying the freedom, I'm using cycling to try and delay the point when they measure me up. I think 90 miles in 5 hours would accelerate that considerably.

(And I'm still laughing at "who dares, winces")

 

[Aperitif]

...and clive is even more mature - though he doesn't show his age. (Lucky members get to count the rings though).

Clive is quicksmart on a Fratello - let this be known. (He looks old mind you...)

 

[ttcycle]

Ah we did try, maybe next time, though we'll see you at some point.

so my original question re locks is still a factor to consider....anyone bringing one or is there room for me to store one in a pannier etc?

 

[Aperitif]

Here's another number.

125

That's the one which looks back at my when I stand on the scales.

The age was to show the challenge on getting the bike sorted for as a winter hack, I'm aware of many older riders.

Additionally, aside from enjoying the freedom, I'm using cycling to try and delay the point when they measure me up. I think 90 miles in 5 hours would accelerate that considerably.

(And I'm still laughing at "who dares, winces")

Kg?

Not too far away from me then, and, if you read about the exploits of vernon on here - man! he is a big unit. He 'self - audaxes' (sounds cool ) the odd 100 miles a weekend, drinks beer until it comes out of his ears and teaches as a hobby!

 

[Norm]

I'll still be bringing the locks to the Jolly Farmer.

 

[Aperitif]

Ah we did try, maybe next time, though we'll see you at some point.

so my original question re locks is still a factor to consider....anyone bringing one or is there room for me to store one in a pannier etc?

I have a magnetic personality tt, and all the bikes will stick to me - if yours is alu or carbon, I'll bring a lock. But I like to make sure other people's property is safe, so no bikes will go astray...

 

[ttcycle]

We might not be stopping off there for lunch - the plans all seem a bit 'hazy' at this point!!

 

[ttcycle]

I have a magnetic personality tt, and all the bikes will stick to me - if yours is alu or carbon, I'll bring a lock. But I like to make sure other people's property is safe, so no bikes will go astray...

Oh dear me.... magnetic teef - what an image! The new bike is a carbon and I wouldn't want to risk my third theft this year! Will you be locking said bike to your leg?

 

[Aperitif]

We will not be going anywhere near Hayes. Kent or Middx.
tt - the route is cool...it is now a collaborative, consensual experience.

 

[Norm]

We might not be stopping off there for lunch - the plans all seem a bit 'hazy' at this point!!

OK, I'm keeping an eye on this thread, just in case.

 

[mike e]

Hi all, tis I, the man from oop north, had a busy day so hence the late reply. Spent 55 fixed miles recce-ing (if thats a word) a possible route for next years FNRttC oop north ( I must stop saying oop north) anyway it went well but I rode all day fuelled by 2 slices of toast, a pack of biccies and a can of fizzy pop (before departing). This did not bode well towards the end of said ride, I had no food, drink or money with me. Hence on my return home much food and drink was needed and then my legs stiffened up and I nearly fell down the stairs...

Back to the forthcoming big ride "Park and Ride"

Lot's of points raised so in a hap-hazard way some answers

Locks probably not needed
No-one to bring bags or panniers except designated cake carrier mike eeee
All welcome especially Clive and Marilyn
Redjedi had originally suggested leading the ride but has some sort of feeble excuse...
Teef stands in and has been recce-ing
mike e as back up, but not sure of where were going
Would like to get to KX for 20:00 train without nearly killing myself (for once)
The raffle-eeeeeeeee is excellent and a highlight of the day
Although that pub grub is nice
And so is the hill leading to the pub

And now bye eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee as work is in the morning.

 

[Aperitif]

I might add that mistral Mick has detailed some useful advice for the route and location for eatery - I'm sure he will be posting details for his sector...
It depends a lot on the weather and how folk feel on the day. We all know you like to be left with a three mile journey in the time allowed for two mikee , but the mere humans among us need options along the way. By next weekend Windsor will be up to 'level 3' on the autumnal scale (I hope). Burnham Beeches (broken back wheel territory) ditto...
Last Saturday it was dull later on that afternoon, but that could have been work, lack of food or whatever. Mini-mouseketeering along the A308 brought nothing much to the ride, although it was the quickest route out. Pushing to the Jolly Farmer might mean high tea rather than superburger!
Until the next upgrade, this is how the route looks:
www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=23699
Finishes with a 'souper' view of Windsor - Autumnal brown.
Hopefully, the variety of London will provide a few surprises and laughs too, along with a fierce dose of ostentation (No, not your new lycra shorts Davy)

 

[Davywalnuts]

How on earth did you manage to catch that Davy..? Best lie down in a dark room and watch an England match...that should make you feel better.

I dont know.. then again, I was in Richmond a few nights previous to coming down with it and theres plenty of randon birds I was talking to, so I blame that! hehe!

Actually, that game got switched of at half time... (sush, dont tell anyone...)

 

[Davywalnuts]

. Burnham Beeches (broken back wheel territory) ditto...

www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=23699
Finishes with a 'souper' view of Windsor - Autumnal brown.
Hopefully, the variety of London will provide a few surprises and laughs too, along with a fierce dose of ostentation (No, not your new lycra shorts Davy)

Oh please dont, am cursed with everything right now!

But c'mon on 'teef, you know I dont wear lycra shorts, I like to let it all hang loose you know!

PS, route looks good. I know about 60% of it and nice to see were be doing the clockwise hill at Richmond Park! I think about 130 miles all in for the day for me.. more than i've done in the past 10 days (due to illness of course).

And ill be bringing my lock.. not for the security of my bike, but for personal proctection cycling through Sluff...