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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    I'm too intimidated by the general level of wit and intelligence, not to mention cycling keenness and fitness, to attend.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    SecretSam wrote:
    I'm too intimidated by the general level of wit and intelligence, not to mention cycling keenness and fitness, to attend.

    I wouldn't be to worried about most of those, they are all generally effected by the drinks consumed :-)
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    SecretSam wrote:
    I'm too intimidated by the general level of wit and intelligence, not to mention cycling keenness and fitness, to attend.

    It's ok, I'll be there ;)
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    26 yes votes, only 21 on the list??

    Also, Ruby and I can't get through to the Morpeth - they closed this week or something? Embankment peloton?

    That's not good, could someone who lives local "Jash" actually pop in and check?
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    edited November 2008
    SecretSam wrote:
    I'm too intimidated by the general level of wit and intelligence, not to mention cycling keenness and fitness, to attend.

    Pah what ever gave you that idea, don't you know everyone lies, Greg T & Greg 66 are actually the same person only they don't know it, there are no women on this forum, it all a lie fabricated to make us look less nerdy :wink:

    In fact this is actually me :shock:
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    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.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Exactly. My real name is Roger and I have never owned a bike :wink:
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    itboffin wrote:
    Pah what ever gave you that idea, don't you know everyone lies, Greg T & Greg 66 are actually the same person only they don't know it, there are no women on this forum, it all a lie fabricated to make us look less nerdy :wink: ]

    *Awaits Greg's response*
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    So, I have finally made contact with the Morpeth Arms, confirmed the booking for the 28th and sent back a couple of questions about their food options... including whether we could get a curry buffet from Millbank Spice.

    Also asked whether they have a suggestion on where we can store the bikes.

    Oh, and this is me... see, not a girl at all...

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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    itboffin wrote:
    SecretSam wrote:
    I'm too intimidated by the general level of wit and intelligence, not to mention cycling keenness and fitness, to attend.

    Pah what ever gave you that idea, don't you know everyone lies, Greg T & Greg 66 are actually the same person only they don't know it, there are no women on this forum, it all a lie fabricated to make us look less nerdy :wink:

    In fact this is actually me :shock:
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    Having meet ITB I can indeed confirm that he looks more like the person on the bike then the boozy avatar...
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Erm on the subject of true Identities, this is me:


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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Erm here's me........

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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    I think we should put these up at the Morpeth on the 28th to.....

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    I'm considering adding this as on the SCR thread....
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  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    itboffin wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Can somebody let me and others planning on bringing their partner(bike) to the party what the security is like at the Morpeth Arms. Have booked travel for us both but still not 100% about bringing BOOG.

    Just used Gmaps for the route from Paddington and walking it says 1hr 7mins for the 3.3 miles :shock: I reckon on about 50mins. Is Hyde Park lit at night? Looks like one option I've got is West Carriage Drive & Serpentine Road.

    Phew that's just stupid, gmaps that is not you, I'll be coming into Paddington for the event, I work in London so know the route pretty well and the 2 miles from Paddington to my office in SoHo takes 7 mins lights/traffic permitting. Anyway why don't we meet up and cycle down together, the invite open to anyone else coming in from the 'Great West' - as for the Morpeth there are railings outside that we usually use, normal risks apply.

    Plus you'll just love cycling around the west end :wink: - I advise soft drinks only on the train if it's your first time :wink:


    Hey, sorry voted no, but i'm from Bath and if theres others going then why not, any-one else from up here, also when is deadline for definate answer? ta
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    jashburnham wrote:
    Erm on the subject of true Identities, this is me:


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    *image may not in fact bear any relation to reality.

    Now, Jash, would you do that on your Prince?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    Erm on the subject of true Identities, this is me:


    preview-robbie.jpg

    *image may not in fact bear any relation to reality.

    Now, Jash, would you do that on your Prince?

    I think you mean "could" to which the answer is a resounding "no." Imagine scalping someone whilst pulling a wheelie...
  • DiggingDeeper
    DiggingDeeper Posts: 225
    Being a somewhat part attender of the site i feel I should up my profile and get my bottom down the preferred SCR hostelry but I have family commitments that week. I have already told my wife & daughter that I will not be attending my kids extended 2nd weekend of birthday celebration in order to go and shift huge piles of junk in my fathers house in Cheltenham with my sister.

    If I told everyone I would rather go to the SCR chrimbo do I rather feel my wife would drive over my bikes...!

    I know I should get the thing that sits on my saddle down to meet my fellow gamers. Nothing like scoping out the opposition at close quarters through the bottom of a glass, but it won't be on the 28th sadly.

    I hope you all have a blast and get home safely........!
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    So the list is still this or has it changed?

    1. Jen
    2. Stephen (ITB)
    3. Mark (BJUK)
    4. Simon (SiHughes)
    5. Dolly (coriander)
    6. Mark (CP)
    7. James (Jashburnham)
    8. Ian (Brun)
    9. Graham (snooooOOoooOOoooOOooks)
    10. Lindsey (linsen)
    11. Mark (biondino)
    12. Laurence (DonDaddyD)
    twelvty. Olivia (LiT)
    14. Laura (TN)
    15. Morgan (sewinMAN)
    16. Greg T
    17. Greg66
    18 Rob (Attica)
    19. Darren (Knight2k)
    20. Jamie (Littigator)
    21. Shaun (Redvee)

    Please add yourself if you're name(s) are missing.
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    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.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    jashburnham wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    Erm on the subject of true Identities, this is me:


    preview-robbie.jpg

    *image may not in fact bear any relation to reality.

    Now, Jash, would you do that on your Prince?

    I think you mean "could" to which the answer is a resounding "no." Imagine scalping someone whilst pulling a wheelie...

    That would be excellent! I can't do wheelies either. MTB types can sometimes... MTB types?
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I've tried but alas it seems my personal weight ratios get in the way, however I can bunny hop quite well and have done a couple of times on my road bikes (pot holes etc).
    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.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    itboffin wrote:
    I've tried but alas it seems my personal weight ratios get in the way, however I can bunny hop quite well and have done a couple of times on my road bikes (pot holes etc).

    My brother can bunny hop my crappy roadie on the spot without being clipped in, and wheelie it.

    Smug MTB-ing b'stard. :shock:
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    26 yes votes, only 21 on the list??

    Also, Ruby and I can't get through to the Morpeth - they closed this week or something? Embankment peloton?

    Now if only we had someone who lived nearby who could check for us......

    I'm one of those responsible for the discrepancy. Not sure yet if I can make it.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    I know we have 2 1/2 weeks left but I just thought I'd bump this back up to see if we have anymore takers and to confirm the list :-)
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Aha, I was about to do the very same thing, only for a different purpose - food options!

    Here are the options I received from the Morpeth:
    10 platters should be enough for 25 people at £99.50 total

    Finger buffet options begin at £8 per head so for 25 people £200

    3 course sit down meal with 3 choice of starter, main and desert £21.50 per head so total £537.5

    Indian buffet £12 per head to include rice Poppadoms chutney naan and choice of curry total £300

    What do you guys reckon? Or, as another option, we could always try booking a table at the indian round the corner...

    Thoughts welcomed.

    Please.

    :D
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Aha, I was about to do the very same thing, only for a different purpose - food options!

    Here are the options I received from the Morpeth:

    10 platters should be enough for 25 people at £99.50 total

    Finger buffet options begin at £8 per head so for 25 people £200

    3 course sit down meal with 3 choice of starter, main and desert £21.50 per head so total £537.5

    Indian buffet £12 per head to include rice Poppadoms chutney naan and choice of curry total £300

    I prefer the idea of drinks then going for a curry, but I guess if we've booked a room at the Morpeth anyway, it's going to make a lot more sense to stay and eat there.

    I'd choose the Indian buffet at the Morpeth.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    On the food front I think booking in at the Indian round the corner would be a impractical. It was lovely last time but I'm not to sure where we could leave 20+ bikes!

    Of the options available at Morpeth I'm most tempted by Indian buffet, although a 3 course meal option looks good value! It would mean about £25 each with the room booking fee on top (based on 21 attending) by my quick calculations.......
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    The indian buffet is only £12 a head, and the room is £100, so the total cost for room and food would be £17...

    What I don't know is what's available and how good it will be...

    EDIT: just spoken to them, and we can have 2 or 3 different curries within the price given...
    Still doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good!

    Oh and she said that we can chain bikes to the railings or take them up to the room as we prefer. However, there's no bar in the room itself, so drinks would need to be purchased downstairs. Just so people are aware.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    To avoid a massive faff, could you set up a new poll with food options on it? That way there's no confusion and consensus wins.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    biondino wrote:
    To avoid a massive faff, could you set up a new poll with food options on it? That way there's no confusion and consensus wins.

    Good idea blondie!

    I'll do it now...
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    The indian buffet is only £12 a head, and the room is £100, so the total cost for room and food would be £17...

    What I don't know is what's available and how good it will be...

    EDIT: just spoken to them, and we can have 2 or 3 different curries within the price given...
    Still doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good!

    Oh and she said that we can chain bikes to the railings or take them up to the room as we prefer. However, there's no bar in the room itself, so drinks would need to be purchased downstairs. Just so people are aware.

    Looking at reviews online it appears the Morpeth food is up to the usual Young's standard. As I don't usually eat at many pubs and pay even less attention to which chain runs em I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing :-)
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Oh and she said that we can chain bikes to the railings or take them up to the room as we prefer.

    And bring them down covered in beer, curry, vomit, and beer & curry vomit.

    Awesome! Bagsy first go at the Prince!


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