Richard 3rd 100 mile fixed gear ride
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totallyfixed
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- The only county without a McDonalds
Well, it looks as though the weather gods are indeed being kind, at the moment the forecast is dry, moderate winds and 16-17C and even though it could still change we find that the forecast temps are usually about 2C down on actual for Rutland, so looking good. Even today with the wind and rain the current temp is above 12C and the Met Office forecast a max of 11C.
Paging @SimonJKH and @mikeee [I assume Dave is fine with any arrangements].
Anyone else thinking of coming along will be very welcome, don't be put off by the distance, one of our number is well into his 60's and manages just fine. We keep a very steady pace and all look out for each other. Looking forward to a great day on the bike.
Paging @SimonJKH and @mikeee [I assume Dave is fine with any arrangements].
Anyone else thinking of coming along will be very welcome, don't be put off by the distance, one of our number is well into his 60's and manages just fine. We keep a very steady pace and all look out for each other. Looking forward to a great day on the bike.
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Maybe, maybe not, there are still 2 unknowns, I know about the knowns and can deduce some things about the known unknowns, but really the unknowns are unknown, oh hang on a minute........At 54, its a good job I'm keeping the average age down
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I kept this ride as fixed gear, but one by one people are dropping out, I haven't heard from @mikeee since 31st March so have no idea if he is coming or not, if he isn't then that will be just three of us. Myself and dr_pink will ride whatever, but very disappointed, as Dave says:
Unless I get requests in the future to organise a ride from sufficient numbers, this will be my last one, I have been running them for almost 6 years now but interest is getting less despite increases in membership, cannot work it out.
Unless I get requests in the future to organise a ride from sufficient numbers, this will be my last one, I have been running them for almost 6 years now but interest is getting less despite increases in membership, cannot work it out.
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I'm still up for this one, but like you I'm disappointed with the low numbers. Its sad but understandable that you're not planning on organizing any more rides, I would have understood if you'd pulled the plug on this one. I'm not sure exactly how many of your rides I've done but I've enjoyed them and enjoyed your company and enjoyed meeting other forum members.
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I remember organising a ride a couple years ago [which actually had a good turnout] and changed the date to accommodate someone who wanted to come, I changed the day and they dropped out!
Thanks for the kind words Dave, I'm not sure what else we could do, maybe I ought to charge £50 and give everyone a goody bag worth £5
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Thanks for the kind words Dave, I'm not sure what else we could do, maybe I ought to charge £50 and give everyone a goody bag worth £5
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Charge £50 and give it all to the cake bakermaybe I ought to charge £50 and give everyone a goody bag worth £5
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What kind of cake do you like @dave r ? If you're the only one coming I may as well do personal catering
So many cake so difficult to choose???
maybe something like carrot cake.
nickyboy
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- You want hills? We got hills
I have a large dollop of sympathy for your situation. Maybe a good idea would be to get some feedback from CC members who participate regularly in the very popular London-based rides? From a personal perspective there are two things stopping me joining your ride; I only have a geared bike and Oakham is a PITA to get to other than by car - driving to a ride seems to be lacking in adventure
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I don't think there is anything intrinsically wrong with our rides because we used to get a decent turnout which has gradually dwindled, hell, we even do tea and cakes at the end which I believe is unique. The feeling is more of disappointment that there is a huge audience out there but not that interested in riding with others, yet many are quite happy to hand over as much as £50 to ride in these parts on a sportive, usually in ones and twos, quite bizarre.
Lots of people have driven to come on our rides, from Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Suffolk and even the south coast and we have done the same a few times.
We put the rides on to showcase Rutland, the best cycling area for choice I have ever been to in the UK. Not that worried though, we are in a club and have many cycling friends, plus we always ride together which I guess is a better situation than most.
Lots of people have driven to come on our rides, from Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Suffolk and even the south coast and we have done the same a few times.
We put the rides on to showcase Rutland, the best cycling area for choice I have ever been to in the UK. Not that worried though, we are in a club and have many cycling friends, plus we always ride together which I guess is a better situation than most.
