Turbo Club - Meet Ups / Events

[theboxers]

I've persuaded my brothers to do a ride, In The Real World, on Saturday. It'll be the first ride they have done for a while (20 years). We are going to be rolling round Richmond Park a few times (hopefully 3 or 4) just to get them used to riding on the road and up hills. I have been banned from taking the Cube with me .

It'll be my first time there and I was wondering about Cafés around and about there suitable for 3 hulking sweaty cyclists. It is mid way between us so I'll be driving across London with one brother to meet the other one there. Where is the best place for a cake and a coffee?

 

[CXRAndy]

I've persuaded my brothers to do a ride, In The Real World, on Saturday. It'll be the first ride they have done for a while (20 years). We are going to be rolling round Richmond Park a few times (hopefully 3 or 4) just to get them used to riding on the road and up hills. I have been banned from taking the Cube with me .

It'll be my first time there and I was wondering about Cafés around and about there suitable for 3 hulking sweaty cyclists. It is mid way between us so I'll be driving across London with one brother to meet the other one there. Where is the best place for a cake and a coffee?

 

[bobinski]

Tb, the ones in the park are fine and just off the main circuit you will be riding. Lots of cafes in the surrounding area too. Get there nice and early to avoid the traffic and enjoy!

 

[theboxers]

Tb, the ones in the park are fine and just off the main circuit you will be riding. Lots of cafes in the surrounding area too. Get there nice and early to avoid the traffic and enjoy!

The intention is to be there about 8:30 and start to ride by the latest at 9.

 

[Whorty]

The intention is to be there about 8:30 and start to ride by the latest at 9.

Enjoy

 

[LBHIFI]

Did my first real TT test this year and I'm leaning towards the sportive atm.
The test was inconclusive due to a puncture, just when I had left the hilliest part with slight headwind behind me. At that point I was at 38 kph and 283 watt, so fairly good watts but without the long straight tailwind section, I can only guess about the speed.

This is the Strava section I use as my test basis:
https://www.strava.com/segments/18408197
It's a bit longer and more hilly than the ToC TT route, but that should make up for the more rough surface of the ToC route. I will need to do that section at about 41 kph to stand a chance.

 

[Randyberlin]

Did my first real TT test this year and I'm leaning towards the sportive atm.
The test was inconclusive due to a puncture, just when I had left the hilliest part with slight headwind behind me. At that point I was at 38 kph and 283 watt, so fairly good watts but without the long straight tailwind section, I can only guess about the speed.

This is the Strava section I use as my test basis:
https://www.strava.com/segments/18408197
It's a bit longer and more hilly than the ToC TT route, but that should make up for the more rough surface of the ToC route. I will need to do that section at about 41 kph to stand a chance.

Different tires for rough roads? Gatorskins Hardshell 28s?

 

[berty bassett]

@bridgy
havent done the long route before and can't help feeling there may be some feeling of regret if the weather is good and i dont bother - though i quite understand people not doing the long route ------- unless they are over 6ft in which case it is essential they do it to stop me ribbing them for ever more

 

[Whorty]

I've persuaded my brothers to do a ride, In The Real World, on Saturday. It'll be the first ride they have done for a while (20 years). We are going to be rolling round Richmond Park a few times (hopefully 3 or 4) just to get them used to riding on the road and up hills. I have been banned from taking the Cube with me .

It'll be my first time there and I was wondering about Cafés around and about there suitable for 3 hulking sweaty cyclists. It is mid way between us so I'll be driving across London with one brother to meet the other one there. Where is the best place for a cake and a coffee?

How did the ride go TB?

 

[Randyberlin]

How did the ride go TB?

More importantly, how was the cafe stop?

 

[theboxers]

How did the ride go TB?

More importantly, how was the cafe stop?

Are these being posted from the future? . What am I missing?

I posted Monday and we are riding this coming Saturday, I hope, I'll be there and they've said they'll be there . I'll post a report in all its gory details if you really insist. Just watch out for 3 blobs circulating Richmond Park, very slowly, .

 

[Whorty]

Are these being posted from the future? . What am I missing?

I posted Monday and we are riding this coming Saturday, I hope, I'll be there and they've said they'll be there . I'll post a report in all its gory details if you really insist. Just watch out for 3 blobs circulating Richmond Park, very slowly, .

ha ha I thought you was riding the day you posted ... Weather is gonna be warm this weekend, it'll bring out all the riders, could be very busy

 

[theboxers]

ha ha I thought you was riding the day you posted ... Weather is gonna be warm this weekend, it'll bring out all the riders, could be very busy

A better representation of the ToC ride then. But with cars

 

[rob01792]

I think @BILL S is doing the DD too Paul. Not sure about @rob01792 this year. is @peterob doing it too?

I was hoping to do the dd but at most it would be the 95 mile route im currently on a 4 week holiday in Thailand with zero cycling and loads of drinking eating island hopping so i think ill see on my return how i feel but that wont be until 29th

 

[Randyberlin]

Did my first real TT test this year and I'm leaning towards the sportive atm.
The test was inconclusive due to a puncture, just when I had left the hilliest part with slight headwind behind me. At that point I was at 38 kph and 283 watt, so fairly good watts but without the long straight tailwind section, I can only guess about the speed.

This is the Strava section I use as my test basis:
https://www.strava.com/segments/18408197
It's a bit longer and more hilly than the ToC TT route, but that should make up for the more rough surface of the ToC route. I will need to do that section at about 41 kph to stand a chance.

Today's Strava looked really strong.