England : Kent Spring Ride -The Harbours of Kent - Saturday 6th May 2017

[Nigel182]

Perfect End to a More than Perfect Day of Good Times and Company

Now at home Sold a Bike but soon to get a replacement

Had Chinese now this



Fire & Beer
What more is there..... Life is now Complete

 

[Nigel182]

I ride ~30 miles every day.
Whatever the weather.
I've little choice with that.
I'm gutted to have missed out on some mileage with my friends today.
Another time.
Friends.

Looking forward to it especially after today I'm sure my miles have increased to almost the old days see you on the road

 

[Fab Foodie]

@User21629 great photos yet again. Join a camera/photography club, you have a good eye for a picture.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Perfect End to a More than Perfect Day of Good Times and Company

Now at home Sold a Bike but soon to get a replacement

Had Chinese now this

View attachment 351158

Fire & Beer
What more is there..... Life is now Complete

We've had a ruby and are now trying not to fall asleep.

 

[jojo2512]

Perfect End to a More than Perfect Day of Good Times and Company

Now at home Sold a Bike but soon to get a replacement

Had Chinese now this

View attachment 351158

Fire & Beer
What more is there..... Life is now Complete

There's a ghost in that fire lol

 

[sotkayak]

Thanks for a most memorable day out ,folks.The good company and conversation at the start of the ride ,the mid point break at the West Gate Cafe and the after ride drinlks were most enjoyable.The ride into the wind was a case of ''to strive and not to yield'' and the satisfaction of completing a tough course. 38 miles for me-most I've ever done for 20 years ! Will post pics and comment tomorrow or next week ! !
The wind graph from the Isle of Sheppey -which is not as gusty as the area we pedalled through
Wind Speed 6May17 by andre dup, on Flickr

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Chapeau to you brave people! I managed to get my broken toes into Shimano sandals and cycled about 1/2 a mile to the post office to pick up a parcel. Even after such a short ride in the city I managed to feel the malevolence of the wind. It was chucking filly. You guys were in it 50 times longer than I was. Nutcases!

 

[hopless500]

A few more pics

 

[TheDoctor]

Crikey, that was a bit hardcore!
A frankly God-awful ride, but a good route with good company. There's nothing like sharing a bit of misery and punishment with like-minded masochists.
Particular thanks to FF for spiritual refreshment. I'm not sure that neat rum is advisable from a doping POV, but it did seem to help.
And I got back in time to cook dinner! Roast sirloin with roast spuds, yorkies and veggies, and an Aussie Shiraz/Cab Sav that barely touched the sides. Hunger is indeed the best sauce, although pepper and shallots runs it a pretty close second.

 

[Nigel182]

We've had a ruby and are now trying not to fall asleep.

Good one I've just woken up in front of the Fire as I was getting cold

My only tiny criticism is that Whitstable's favourite son, Peter Cushing wasn't digitally recreated a la Rogue One for the ride

Maybe Grand Moff Tarkin may make a return on another trip will keep an eye out

 

[HertzvanRental]

By-the-by, I do like that Wood's Navy Rum!!

I think I shall use that instead of electrolyte drinks!

 

[lilolee]

Well that was interesting and quite enjoyable in a self flagellation kind of way. Having said that I would do it again as the company and the scenery more than made up for it. See you again guys.

 

[Stephen Piper]

Enjoyed that. The lumpy road/path surfaces along the north coast slowed the ride down as much as the head wind did. Got home, was invited to a BBQ, got hammered, woke up on the setee at 05.30 with my shoes on, all the good work of a healthy bike ride was undone by the end of the evening.
https://www.strava.com/activities/974594352

 

[sotkayak]

Setting off from the mid ride break
DSCF3073 by andre dup, on Flickr

 

[sotkayak]

And post ride drinks at Ramsgate
DSCF3082 by andre dup, on Flickr