Morpeth Social Club
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What's that funny noise?.... ah, the sound of something spiralling out of control1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
JZed wrote:
Maybe bring some test bikes too - I'll bagsie the S-works Venge
You could start a new feature - "Silly commuter testing" - once a month different bikes we'll race* them up and down the embankement then tell you what we think over a pint.
* remember it's not a race--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
John Stevenson wrote:I can see the expenses claim for this exercise is going to be considerable...
:roll:
It's only 95 miles from my house too, practically on my doorstepRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
John Stevenson wrote:I can see the expenses claim for this exercise is going to be considerable...
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As current SCR King I feel its my duty to come along for free beer and brag about awesomenessPurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
Clever Pun wrote:As current SCR King
They don't make them like they used to . . . . .Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
What would Thora Hurd do?0 -
Deadeyebumhole wrote:
They don't make them like they used to . . . . .
they get old, very sweaty, pass into the shadows and get called silly namesPurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
JonGinge wrote:*chuckles to self on remembering your arrival at the roebuck*
Surely you mean the Morpeth?! that was when I cycled from home, avg 20 mph for the 80 miles 8)
Er my arrival at the Roebuck is best kept between those that were there thanks :?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Clever Pun wrote:
they get old, very sweaty, pass into the shadows and get called silly names
jeez, I better not ever win it. getting even sweatier is not a good thought.Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]0 -
MonkeyMonster wrote:
jeez, I better not ever win it. getting even sweatier is not a good thought.
it'd be good for your swimming techniquePurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
Any takers for a couple of beers tomorrow?0
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JZed wrote:Any takers for a couple of beers tomorrow?
You buying then ..?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:
You buying then ..?
I'm no journalist - thats the following week0 -
Am beering in Kingston with MartinC tomorrow so no can do.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Not this week. Next is good though.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
Talking about next week my missus said you'd take a free beer over hanging out with your mates?
I said there will be more than one free beer
Thats said I wont be hanging around for ages, I'm sure the accountants at bikeradar hq will be pleasedPurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
Strangely enough I should be in London this Friday collecting my tweed run pack, a ruck sack full of Monmouth coffee and a slap up curry lunch from borough market.
What timing eh!?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Supposed to finish work at 5.30pm then get changed get bike on road 5.45pm. 15 mins old street to Morpeth. So I'll see you there around 5.30pm too--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
I'll try and head out early as well... mind you depends on what time the journo gets there: No beer no talkPurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
If journo not there we could always start a tab....--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
JZed wrote:
Well volunteered Sketchley.
Nice one fella.. like your thinking
I'll get you a beer on the tab no problemsPurveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
Clever Pun wrote:I'll try and head out early as well... mind you depends on what time the journo gets there: No beer no talk
Loose lips costs lives - remember the first rule of SCR :PRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Sounds like an early start on Friday. Should I ride or (more safely) use PT? There again, rush hour PT, urgh!FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees
I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!0 -
If said journo is early enough perhaps they might like to witness a mock* embankment peloton** ...? surely that would make a nice shot for the mag?
*note very real balls out 200m-ish sprint from HoP :?
**see what I did there?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
I need to come to one of these now more than ever.Food Chain number = 4
A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game0 -
The prospect of free beers and DDD comes along.
It would be good to see him. I hope I'm not blinded by the awesome.FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees
I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!0 -
EKE_38BPM wrote:Sounds like an early start on Friday. Should I ride or (more safely) use PT? There again, rush hour PT, urgh!Purveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140