RPCC Rides - Easter Weekend
Rich-Ti
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Good lord, Easter already! :shock:
Afraid it's all down to you this weekend folks, and with Easter on the cards that gives you 4 whole days to play with! I'll be suffering my guts out in the Lake District for the weekend, including having a crack at Hardknott Pass on the Lakeland Loop on Sunday... bugger :shock:
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!
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 (or any other agreed time) as there won't normally be any hanging around - 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 folk to be running a little late coming through (and apologies in advance if that turns out to be the case)! :roll:
So, who is about and when? :shock: 8)
Afraid it's all down to you this weekend folks, and with Easter on the cards that gives you 4 whole days to play with! I'll be suffering my guts out in the Lake District for the weekend, including having a crack at Hardknott Pass on the Lakeland Loop on Sunday... bugger :shock:
So, usual meet & ride plan:
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:arrow: 9am is most likely on whichever day is favoured (or all 4 days, if you're feeling up to it!), although watch the thread for this weekend as with 4 days to play with there might be some later starts
: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!
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 (or any other agreed time) as there won't normally be any hanging around - 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 folk to be running a little late coming through (and apologies in advance if that turns out to be the case)! :roll:
So, who is about and when? :shock: 8)
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Sorry guys, away this weekend. And probably only a pootle on the cards, so i'll be fully refreshed for the weekend after..
Hope everyone has a great Easter!
It's the vibe of the thing.0 -
Hmmm... don't know what I am doing yet, but I have no firm plans. Rest and recuperation should figure highly...0
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:twisted: Can anyone remember last Easters weather !!!
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!0 -
I'm up for riding this weekend, on all of those days. I will go with whatever the poll deicides though so get voting guys if you want to ride. 0
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Myk-ee wrote:Sorry guys, away this weekend. And probably only a pootle on the cards, so i'll be fully refreshed for the weekend after..
Hope everyone has a great Easter!
You too, have a good one buddy!
The weekend after....anybody fancy the...err....*ahem* surrey massacre? :shock:0 -
urrrrrrrrrs wrote::twisted: Can anyone remember last Easters weather !!!
I can - got snowed on doing my first triathlon.0 -
KingstonGraham wrote:urrrrrrrrrs wrote::twisted: Can anyone remember last Easters weather !!!
I can - got snowed on doing my first triathlon.
And the boiler at my place (of all moments) packed it in and had to make do with a p*ssy small fan heater.
I will be most likely out of London. If I stay I am keen for a ride out to Surrey with RPCC otherwise will do the Dynamo rides Saturday and Sunday.0 -
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phips wrote:
Away this one, so shant be riding.
Lazy £$%^&*( !!!!
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!0 -
was at the top of Shere Hill completely stung in the face by the Horizontal Snow/sleet and finding evrey Teas shop closed !!! had to make do with a corner shop in Newdigate ,a lucozade & mars bar it was soo cold and the snow relentless that we didnt bother with Box hill,instead cycled through leatherhead & Oxshott just to get back
Oh how we laugh in the the face of adversity and the Etape last year !!!!!!!!
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!0 -
I'm quite keen on Saturday, but might be persuaded to have a look at some other days too!0
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Hi - I am up for a Friday morning ride (and perhaps Monday also). Weather is looking good at this stage for the Friday....! I need to make it a big ride, checking the old calender there are 4 weekends before Fred.
Rich - enjoy your ride up Hardknott, hee hee. Found this the other day: http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/hardknottpass.htm0 -
*begins gently sobbing* :shock:Fuji Mackers wrote:Rich - enjoy your ride up Hardknott, hee hee. Found this the other day: http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/hardknottpass.htm0 -
Rich-Ti wrote:
*begins gently sobbing* :shock:Fuji Mackers wrote:Rich - enjoy your ride up Hardknott, hee hee. Found this the other day: http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/hardknottpass.htm
start real slow and easy.... save it all for the back end of the ride.0 -
I'm also keen for a Friday morning ride:)0
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ps. That Hardknott lark looks frikkin' brutal. Chapeau Rich.0
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Up for any day really....am pretty flexible what with it being holidays and all...
Anyone up for a ride tomorrow (well, today now its so late....wednesday) ride in the afternoon for those of us who can't make the morning (rainy = P ) one. Looks like the weather will be really nice...sunny 15 degrees...I've PMed felgen but have yet to hear from him....anyone else?0 -
Cant commit to anything yet - probably not at all... maybe late 3 lapper for me... p.s. new handlebars are on... much more comfy, but heavier than the other ones I took off
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So who's up for a ride tomorrow then???? Morning or afternoon, state your preference.0
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I'm working both Friday and Monday
Is anyone planning on going for a spin on Saturday or Sunday?
Thanks
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I am a possible for friday (tommorow) but will post here tonight to let you all know. Will be meeting you at RP, not HC, for 9am.
Otherwise I'm a go for saturday. 8) Will see you at RP on saturday then Ryan for 9am?0 -
Sounds good mate 0
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Right chaps and chapesses, my Lake District adventure starts here - I'm off to collect my (bloody expensive) wagon for the weekend (a Transit van no less!) and hit the hills... wish me luck! :shock:0
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Have a good one - let us know how you get on 0
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Best of luck with Hard Knot Rich. Don't let the team down by getting off to walk - we could never talk to you again :P
I'm off to Scotland for the weekend - think I'll pack MTB and road bike 0 -
Ive had a change of plan, not going to make a ride tomorrow or saturday. Prob make a sunday afternoon and monday morning ride - hopefully there will be someone else to ride with to pass the miles.
Have fun in the Lakes Rich!!0 -
Fuji Mackers wrote:Ive had a change of plan, not going to make a ride tomorrow or saturday. Prob make a sunday afternoon and monday morning ride - hopefully there will be someone else to ride with to pass the miles.
Have fun in the Lakes Rich!!
fuji,
I am around sunday afternoon as working till 4am sunday morning,if interested drop me a PM
Gez
8th March 2010,Spain ,Here I come !!!!!!0 -
Guys I will be setting off from Hampton Court at 9:30 tommorow. Feel free to join me, it would be nice to have some company!
By the way, good luck Rich, you're gonna love it 0 -
Cool, will be there rain or shine.0
