'Richmond Park Training Group' ride Oct 18th or 19th

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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    Cool,

    So we have established a time, a place, our general riding abilities..... now where are we actually going? :wink:
    The long grazed legged one
  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    The emu wrote:
    Cool,

    So we have established a time, a place, our general riding abilities..... now where are we actually going? :wink:
    A valid point, well presented... :? :lol:

    Was going to try and plot something on bikeroutetoaster.com this week based on the routes shown earlier in this thread - riding in RP tomorrow night so probably Wed, then could post a link to the route for those of us with GPS to download?
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    felgen wrote:
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    Weather report is ok, but I have winter gear now so I'm not fussed! Just no mudguards so spray could be an issue... :roll:
    Ok, so have the ideal opportunity to test your new kit then - you can stay at the back then keeping dry in all your 'winter gear' while we at the front spray you with constant stream as I/we dont have any mudguards either :lol:
    Damn, knew the white gilet was a bad idea... :shock: :lol:
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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    The emu wrote:
    Was going to try and plot something on bikeroutetoaster.com this week based on the routes shown earlier in this thread - riding in RP tomorrow night so probably Wed, then could post a link to the route for those of us with GPS to download?

    Good stuff, look forward to it Rich. :D

    Forecast is 16 and sunny.....although a lot can happen between now and sunday.
    The long grazed legged one
  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    The emu wrote:
    Cool,

    So we have established a time, a place, our general riding abilities..... now where are we actually going? :wink:
    A valid point, well presented... :? :lol:

    Was going to try and plot something on bikeroutetoaster.com this week based on the routes shown earlier in this thread - riding in RP tomorrow night so probably Wed, then could post a link to the route for those of us with GPS to download?

    Yep, would love a preloaded map for the ride thanks Rich - I really must start to do some exploring and build up some local knowledge.

    p.s. Dan the other guy coming with me is worried we will leave him for dead. Erm I think not.
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    How about something like this?

    :shock:
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    tried to open that page to have a look at the route but linky no worky for me, maybe it was my browser..

    *edit* maybe its cos I wasnt logged in.. nope, thats not it either.... :x
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    felgen wrote:
    tried to open that page to have a look at the route but linky no worky for me

    Hmmm, I'll save it and upload it to Bikely - check back later 8)
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    Try this - it wasn't saved as public :roll: :oops: :lol:
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    Try this - it wasn't saved as public :roll: :oops: :lol:


    .....villager...... :?
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    much better.... like the route...... :D
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    felgen wrote:
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    Try this - it wasn't saved as public :roll: :oops: :lol:
    .....villager...... :?
    Que?! :shock: :?: :!: :lol:
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    felgen wrote:
    much better.... like the route...... :D
    Cool - everyone else in agreement?? :shock:
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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    Looks good - so just to check are we doing a clockwise loop?
    The long grazed legged one
  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    felgen wrote:
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    Try this - it wasn't saved as public :roll: :oops: :lol:
    .....villager...... :?
    Que?! :shock: :?: :!: :lol:

    hmmm... sorry that one went over your head. It was a small joke on my part, thats all :D

    village.. v. used to describe something of the standard of play seen in a village green cricket game i.e. very poor standard.

    villager.. n. used to describe a player of the above (poor) standard
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    The emu wrote:
    Looks good - so just to check are we doing a clockwise loop?
    Happy either way, but I planned it out anti-clock finishing with an anti-clock half lap of RP - do you think clockwise would be better?

    All I did was to modify one of the original courses linked to on the first page of this thread to cut out Leith Hill but still maintain a reasonable distance and a couple of decent climbs - I don't actually know the area particularly well so am open to suggestion on direction 8)
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    The emu wrote:
    Looks good - so just to check are we doing a clockwise loop?

    what... down Box Hill... no 'challenge'?

    Also, does that route allow for sufficient 'cakeage'? as in are we planning to stop or do the whole thing in one go, or play it by ear?
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  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    felgen wrote:
    The emu wrote:
    Looks good - so just to check are we doing a clockwise loop?

    what... down Box Hill... no 'challenge'?

    Also, does that route allow for sufficient 'cakeage'? as in are we planning to stop or do the whole thing in one go, or play it by ear?
    Hmmm, how could I have omitted that from my planning - dammit, must have been too focused... :roll: :lol:

    Well a detour to Peaslake isn't out of the question... although I'm not entirely certain of the way to be honest! I'm sure it'd be signposted, then we could fairly easily get back on track. Otherwise I'm not entirely certain, unless we end with cake near the Lodge in RP?
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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    No anti clockwise is better, as felgen nicely outlined that way we get to go up box hill, but was just checking so I get it right for downloading the route.

    BTW weather firming to be an absolute belter - looknig forward to it.
    The long grazed legged one
  • the_jackalcp
    the_jackalcp Posts: 276
    I am not too sure if I can make it as I have a slightly dodgy knee and a hacking cough at the moment. However I know the area reasonably well so am happy to add my 2p worth.

    1. Some of the route you have picked is quite high traffic. Assuming you would like the least amount of traffic possible I have constructed a Bikely map with a few changes, namely around Effingham, Esher and Leatherhead. It's not perfect but I believe a better bet.

    2. I would also recommend going up to Leith Hill. If going Anti clockwise on the map then this is the easiest way up with close to a 2 mile descent into Dorking. The roads are very quite and a good surface.

    3. If you want a Cake stop then Boxhill has a very popular one however it's not cheap. Peaslake is also an option, as mentioned, so I mapped a route to get you guys there.

    4. Anyone with Bike probs then there is run of the mill shop in Cobham high street and Cycles Dauphin is 5 mins from the top of Boxhill, on the right if your route is anti clock.

    http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/213895 Original route modified

    http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/213901 Leith hill route

    http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/213908 Includes peaslake

    Hope all this is off some help, sorry if this seems like am trashing your ideas Rich
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    edited October 2008
    Hmmm.... with cake and Leith Hill, thats 70 miles... not to be sniffed at. As practice I did a couple of little hills tonight, only 130 metres of climbing and I blew up horribly going up! Still looking forward to it though.
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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    Just spent tonight punching in the Peaslake Route into Mapsource....thats 133Kms Door to Door for me :shock:

    Have ridden that far before but not without atleast one break somewhere in between to refuel :oops:
    The long grazed legged one
  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    Suggestions appreciated Jackal (and I don't feel like my ideas are trashed for reasons offered!), but the route was decided on mainly because it avoided Leith Hill and because it totalled less than 55 miles - given that some wanted to be back by 2pm I bargained that 55 miles was about the top end factoring stops in. Also most of us said hill climbing wasn't high on the agenda, hence leaving out Leith Hill.

    Given that the suggested changes don't actually add or detract much from the original plan other than a minor alteration around Leatherhead I suggest we stick with the plan and amend en route if need be - bring snacks for stops and/or a little bit of cash (I planned to anyway, even if it was just an energy bar and gel or two and a couple of quid) and if cake near Box Hill is decided on then so be it, I am more than happy to tuck in!! 8)

    Jackal - bad knee and hacking cough or not come along mate, it'll be a good ride and a fairly gentle pace so although I've basically rejected your very kind offers of amended routes (and they are much appreciated suggestions) it'd be good to have you come along! I'll have done a 40 mile MTB ride the day before so won't exactly be 'fresh'! Go on, you know you want to! :D:wink:

    Right chaps, might not get much chance to respond between now and then so see you Sunday! I suggest we meet at Richmond Gate at 9:45, ready to roll at 10am - I'm looking forward to it! 8) :D
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    bah... if you are doing 40 miles MTB today I am off to 'improve' my 3 lap best round RP.... 8)
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  • the_jackalcp
    the_jackalcp Posts: 276
    Well I am definitely not coming now my suggestions have been ignored.... only kidding.

    I am actually feeling much better today and am quite eager to ride as I haven't been on my bike for a week. Judging by my efforts to meet up with Emu last weekend I wouldn't count on it but I will see how things are in the morning.
    Rich-Ti wrote:
    Given that the suggested changes don't actually add or detract much from the original plan other than a minor alteration around Leatherhead

    Agreed that the changes are minor but I believe you will find it a more enjoyable group ride(ie easier to keep the group together) by using them. If you were on your own then there is not too much in it, just less cars.
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  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    OK, well my Garmin is locked and loaded so Roger that.

    See you all tomorrow for 10am take off from Richmond Gate.

    Not sure what I'll be wearing but will be the tall guy on a white willier.
    The long grazed legged one
  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    Bugger, cant get the route to upload..... anyone know what this error means?

    Fatal Error: File Path: String Stream, line: 1, char: 55 Message: Invalid document structure
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  • Art Vandelay
    Art Vandelay Posts: 1,982
    Gents, if I don't go to the London Freeze thing tomorrow I may join you. Fairly similar times at RP as you all, major difference is I seem to seem to be getting slower every week :(
    If I do make it I'll be on a black Specialized with a blue top on.
  • The emu
    The emu Posts: 347
    felgen wrote:
    Bugger, cant get the route to upload..... anyone know what this error means?

    Sorry mate are you trying to upload from the web or did you map it yourself?
    Art Vandalay wrote:
    Gents, if I don't go to the London Freeze thing tomorrow I may join you. Fairly similar times at RP as you all, major difference is I seem to seem to be getting slower every week
    If I do make it I'll be on a black Specialized with a blue top on.

    No problems Art, will keep a look out.
    The long grazed legged one
  • Rich-Ti
    Rich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    Art Vandelay wrote:
    Gents, if I don't go to the London Freeze thing tomorrow I may join you. Fairly similar times at RP as you all, major difference is I seem to seem to be getting slower every week :(
    If I do make it I'll be on a black Specialized with a blue top on.
    Hope you decide to join us! 8)

    Fair comment too Jackal, and hopefully see you there as well 8)

    Just back from my MTB ride so I could be a little slow tomorrow, but I'm about to have a good stretch and load up on recovery drink and carbs so fingers crossed all will be well! :roll: :lol:
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