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Sorry I couldn't hook up with you peeps - had a busy couple of days - assembling bikes.
England : London Sunday London ride
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Yeah. I know.Your absence was noted User10571.....
I'm not expecting much good news in my end of term report, either....
Mice
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A text from Becs on Saturday night asked if I was going to do this ride. I hadn't decided but that spurred me on - yes, I replied and agreed - subject to ice.
At 7am the alarm went off and I stuck my nose above the duvet. Brrrr,
it was cold. The BBC weather website said it was -1. Minus 1! Well that's the end of the ride thought I. 20 minutes later a text arrived from Becs "Am up and about, heading for station, see you at 9.30". 
Gordon Bennett, this was going to happen after all!
Minus 1 was still ringing in my ears - that means there could be ice. So this would be a hybrid ride and no cleats - trainers were deployed. I layered up and headed to Hyde Park Corner at 9.25 where I found three others - looking very cool of course but also rather cold! The original plan to go to Alexandra Palace was revised to The Olympic Stadium instead (which is a flat route) Wooop! Woooop!
We waited for the Household Cavalry to go by. It always takes my breath away and I take too many pics! We cycled down Constitution Hill behind them, along the Mall and into Trafalgar Square, down to the Embankment and along to Blackfriars Bridge with Ian leading the way.
Onto Commercial Road, into Whitechapel and all the way to the Stadium - the security guards were very helpful and even operated a human level crossing for us - opening gates as we arrived and closing them behind us. Since my last visit a year ago, a conservatory has been added. Nice and warm - I look forward to being back there soon. The Manager chatted with us about cycling and he confirmed that the bicycle racks that were missing would be returning soon!
We reached the Woolwich Ferry terminal just as the ferry was unloading - perfect timing! Once across the river and along to Woolwich Arsenal to do play hide and seek (somewhat unsuccessfully) amongst some statues!
Along a busy road to Greenwich, straight out the other side and back over the river using Southwark Bridge. We arrived at The Aldwych - Ian had already left us, Dave headed South, Eddy West and Becs and I weaved our way to Portland Place and said our goodbyes. I headed to Victoria for a very important purchase of bread - I was starving! It may have been cold (understatement!) but it was a great day with fab peeps.
I took some pics https://picasaweb.google.com/108733...authkey=Gv1sRgCJXzpKzphIPJigE&feat=directlink.
Mice
At 7am the alarm went off and I stuck my nose above the duvet. Brrrr,
it was cold. The BBC weather website said it was -1. Minus 1! Well that's the end of the ride thought I. 20 minutes later a text arrived from Becs "Am up and about, heading for station, see you at 9.30". Gordon Bennett, this was going to happen after all!Minus 1 was still ringing in my ears - that means there could be ice. So this would be a hybrid ride and no cleats - trainers were deployed. I layered up and headed to Hyde Park Corner at 9.25 where I found three others - looking very cool of course but also rather cold! The original plan to go to Alexandra Palace was revised to The Olympic Stadium instead (which is a flat route) Wooop! Woooop!
We waited for the Household Cavalry to go by. It always takes my breath away and I take too many pics! We cycled down Constitution Hill behind them, along the Mall and into Trafalgar Square, down to the Embankment and along to Blackfriars Bridge with Ian leading the way.
Onto Commercial Road, into Whitechapel and all the way to the Stadium - the security guards were very helpful and even operated a human level crossing for us - opening gates as we arrived and closing them behind us. Since my last visit a year ago, a conservatory has been added. Nice and warm - I look forward to being back there soon. The Manager chatted with us about cycling and he confirmed that the bicycle racks that were missing would be returning soon!
We reached the Woolwich Ferry terminal just as the ferry was unloading - perfect timing! Once across the river and along to Woolwich Arsenal to do play hide and seek (somewhat unsuccessfully) amongst some statues!
Along a busy road to Greenwich, straight out the other side and back over the river using Southwark Bridge. We arrived at The Aldwych - Ian had already left us, Dave headed South, Eddy West and Becs and I weaved our way to Portland Place and said our goodbyes. I headed to Victoria for a very important purchase of bread - I was starving! It may have been cold (understatement!) but it was a great day with fab peeps.
I took some pics https://picasaweb.google.com/108733...authkey=Gv1sRgCJXzpKzphIPJigE&feat=directlink.
Mice
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Becs
Veteran
- Location
- Old Hatfield (it's nice honest!)
Well that was super-cold - 6 layers and counting! After 7 hours at work hugging a heater I decided to ride home too - unfortunately it was 15 miles too far, had to bail out at Enfield Chase before I fell asleep on the bike! Still, a shade under 50 miles for my second day on the bike this year isn't too shabby! Bit of a stiff neck this morning though.
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
I maybe to depending on how bike viewing goes tomorrow 
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
FD and I may be along if our various aches and pains settle down. Order some sunshine in, will ya? 
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User10571
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Part of me is urging me to materialise.
But I need to be in Coulsden for ~ 14:00 so I might have to bow out of the lunch bit.....
In fact, it might be a very short curtain call....... soz.
But I need to be in Coulsden for ~ 14:00 so I might have to bow out of the lunch bit.....
In fact, it might be a very short curtain call....... soz.
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User10571
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Thread killer *Muttley snigger*
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User10571
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If you don't see me there @ 10:00, continue on your way....
I will do my damndest to be there.....
I will do my damndest to be there.....
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
and you've all changed your clocks... yes?
