RPCC Ride - Sat 4th / Sun 5th April
Rich-Ti
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Right then that time of the week where this needs kicking off once again...!
Well, yet again I'm gunning for a Saturday ride this coming weekend as I really honestly do plan to commit to the KW Sunday run now that I'm hoping to be fit & well again this coming weekend (I keep saying it, but I'm determined to make it this weekend)!
So, usual meet & ride plan:
:arrow: Boxhill is almost definite (as is a short tea / cake / toilet / bottle refill stop at the top - usually around 15-20mins)
Once again I'd like to emphasise that new faces are more than welcome and actively encouraged, and that applies to lurkers / long-time 'thread watchers' / any who haven't been able to make it along previously / those who don't want to commit on here but might feel like turning up on the day - please do join us if you want to! And ladies don't forget you're more than welcome too! A few newbies have been along in recent weeks and had a great time!
It might also be worth saying that a 'collection point' is usually arranged at Hampton Court as that tends to be our route out and one of our regulars lives in Esher so it makes sense to collect him there. All I would ask is that you're there by 9:30am as there won't normally be any hanging around then, it's literally just a fly-by quick hello and on the move again. That said there can sometimes be delays getting moving at Richmond Park so there is the potential for us to be late coming through (and apologies in advance if that turns out to be the case)! :roll:
I know 'Drill Sgt Myk-ee' is gunning to do his 'Surrey Masacre' ride this weekend, but as I have the Lakeland Loop sportive next weekend I'm more inclined to go fairly steady distance-wise, although it has to be said that after a hellishly frustrating weekend off of the bike I'm busting to ride and am really up for taking on some of Surrey's finest, biggest, steepest, nastiest hills! :P :twisted:
So, who is about and when? :shock: 8)
Well, yet again I'm gunning for a Saturday ride this coming weekend as I really honestly do plan to commit to the KW Sunday run now that I'm hoping to be fit & well again this coming weekend (I keep saying it, but I'm determined to make it this weekend)!
So, usual meet & ride plan:
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:arrow: 9am is most likely on whichever day is favoured (or both if any of you want to do both days!)
:arrow: Richmond Gate in Richmond Park, south side (on the left as you come up Sawyer's Hill / on the right if you come through Richmond Gate), by the little white building
:arrow: 80-120k @ 24-28kph / 50-75 miles @ 15-18mph
:arrow: Boxhill is almost definite (as is a short tea / cake / toilet / bottle refill stop at the top - usually around 15-20mins)
Once again I'd like to emphasise that new faces are more than welcome and actively encouraged, and that applies to lurkers / long-time 'thread watchers' / any who haven't been able to make it along previously / those who don't want to commit on here but might feel like turning up on the day - please do join us if you want to! And ladies don't forget you're more than welcome too! A few newbies have been along in recent weeks and had a great time!
It might also be worth saying that a 'collection point' is usually arranged at Hampton Court as that tends to be our route out and one of our regulars lives in Esher so it makes sense to collect him there. All I would ask is that you're there by 9:30am as there won't normally be any hanging around then, it's literally just a fly-by quick hello and on the move again. That said there can sometimes be delays getting moving at Richmond Park so there is the potential for us to be late coming through (and apologies in advance if that turns out to be the case)! :roll:
I know 'Drill Sgt Myk-ee' is gunning to do his 'Surrey Masacre' ride this weekend, but as I have the Lakeland Loop sportive next weekend I'm more inclined to go fairly steady distance-wise, although it has to be said that after a hellishly frustrating weekend off of the bike I'm busting to ride and am really up for taking on some of Surrey's finest, biggest, steepest, nastiest hills! :P :twisted:
So, who is about and when? :shock: 8)
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CC10 - hope your mishap won't put you off. As Felgen kindly pointed out I missed the inaugural ride by waiting at Roehampton gate - a far better meeting spot if you ask me any how :P
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!
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i wasnt the one,who was off the bike the whole weekend,just thinking about you getting back your fitness
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!
why not join me and rich-ti for a 3 lap clockwise pre-ride ride and seeing as you live in NW6 Kilburn/West Hampstead/Brondesbury/South Hampstead/Willesden
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!
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Know the feeling Phips, my knees are locked stiff having shared the driving of 1,400 +km in Germany on the weekend.
As I was given a leave pass last weekend I too am keen on a shorter run, aiming to be home around lunch time. Shall we do a short RP to BH run and back? Phips, I might
be keen on the Dynamo ride since I have got my gear in the post. Let me know if keen.
I'm cool with doing Box Hill first cos I'm intrigued what it might do to my time, but that might mean we need to address the 9:30am Hampton Court collection as I'd be inclined to take the Epsom route out to BH :?
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Anyone else got the day off and keen?
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Though I might (might) try and join you for the 8am 2 laps just to get out briefly.
Like to throw my hat in the ring for the 11th though...
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I am up for this; to back in Fulham 12ish is good for me.
To be candid:
1. never been there and do not have GPS but can read a map
2. I will bring my senior railcard so you spritely young things may race back to London with a good conscience.
Where/when to meet if above candour does not disconcert?
Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave!
I don't mind riding out to the normal start point if need be, anything for my fellow saturday cycle buddies
ps. Rich, doing the ride tonight? :shock:
Chris, not doing the ride tonight buddy - not been well so don't think I'll be able to cling on to the back of a chaingang! I'll be doing a couple of gentle laps of RP instead 8)
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Certainly am. I've got a bit lucky to be honest because the b&b we are staying in is run by a cycling couple who have offered to drive us around the race in their car which is equipped with a satellite tv system. We are even staying in a room called the Koppenberg. Jackpot hit methinks!!!
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May be able to get out on Sunday for a ride if that is a possibility for anyone.
i was out today in the hills and went up & down the usual suspects,Staple Lane,Coombe Bottom,Shere Hill,Abinger Hammer,Leith Hill,Coldharbour & Finally [email protected] Hill, (did a 9m 19sec PB by 10 secs) this was accompanied by a two course meal of Cheese & Bacon Muffin with a fine red sauce followed by Treacle Slice all washed down with Chateau Neuf de Coffee
Now this is pretty normal stuff,85ks in 3hr 30 mins riding time,Except a certain RPCC member whos name sound like a biscuit sent me a message last through KW website claiming that whatever i do he'll double it,so find it in your hearts to do 170k and rip his legs off
i'm sorry but doing BH fisrt is cheating !!!!! wher's the spirit ??
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!
*Ahem* FOUNDER member, if you will... :P
And I said this weekend, so anyone who's up for a spin on Sunday let me know - I've got 200k to do 8)
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SO SOOOOORRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY :roll
i WANT AT LEAST 170K ON SATURDAYINCLUDING RP 8)
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!