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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    _Brun_ wrote:
    My plan is to do a couple of slow laps, then pause for some pints before attacking the park again and doing a sub 20 minute, fixed.

    Can't wait to see how that pans out.

    Well we all know everything is better after beer...
  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Il Principe wrote:
    _Brun_ wrote:
    My plan is to do a couple of slow laps, then pause for some pints before attacking the park again and doing a sub 20 minute, fixed.

    Can't wait to see how that pans out.
    Well we all know everything is better after beer...
    But only for a maximum of 20 minutes, which is of vital importance. After that things are much, much worse.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    You'll do 20.01 and then curse yourself for not having a bike that can handle going down Broomfield Hill properly...
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Hmm, for some reason I was convinced this was not for another couple of weeks, but it's this weekend, yes? 18th?

    I would love to come along and say hello again but my presence is doubtful, as I need to get myself and running gear and a tent :shock: ) on a train to Kent mid-afternoon on Saturday for a race on Sunday.

    Plus I'm currently sufffering with non-swine non-flu (a cold) and may need the day to get ready for the race.

    Or is anyone going earlyish to get a coffee or something from the cafe before riding at 12?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Jen! You must come! :(
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922 
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Jen J wrote:
    Hmm, for some reason I was convinced this was not for another couple of weeks, but it's this weekend, yes? 18th?

    I would love to come along and say hello again but my presence is doubtful, as I need to get myself and running gear and a tent :shock: ) on a train to Kent mid-afternoon on Saturday for a race on Sunday.

    Plus I'm currently sufffering with non-swine non-flu (a cold) and may need the day to get ready for the race.

    Or is anyone going earlyish to get a coffee or something from the cafe before riding at 12?

    Hold on. Firstly, I thought the races you do take you as far as Kent (and back), so what's this train business? Secondly, if you have a cold, you shouldn't be doing whatever madcap challenge you're planning to do this weekend. Get thee to the pub instead. :)
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    Jen J wrote:
    Hmm, for some reason I was convinced this was not for another couple of weeks, but it's this weekend, yes? 18th?

    I would love to come along and say hello again but my presence is doubtful, as I need to get myself and running gear and a tent :shock: ) on a train to Kent mid-afternoon on Saturday for a race on Sunday.

    Plus I'm currently sufffering with non-swine non-flu (a cold) and may need the day to get ready for the race.

    Or is anyone going earlyish to get a coffee or something from the cafe before riding at 12?

    Hold on. Firstly, I thought the races you do take you as far as Kent (and back), so what's this train business? Secondly, if you have a cold, you shouldn't be doing whatever madcap challenge you're planning to do this weekend. Get thee to the pub instead. :)

    +1

    Come on Jen, give the running a rest for one weekend!
  • amnezia
    amnezia Posts: 590
    I may be there as was planning to go to RP on saturday morning but my bike is making bad noises currently :( . willl have to wait and see.
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Il Principe wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Jen J wrote:
    Hmm, for some reason I was convinced this was not for another couple of weeks, but it's this weekend, yes? 18th?

    I would love to come along and say hello again but my presence is doubtful, as I need to get myself and running gear and a tent :shock: ) on a train to Kent mid-afternoon on Saturday for a race on Sunday.

    Plus I'm currently sufffering with non-swine non-flu (a cold) and may need the day to get ready for the race.

    Or is anyone going earlyish to get a coffee or something from the cafe before riding at 12?

    Hold on. Firstly, I thought the races you do take you as far as Kent (and back), so what's this train business? Secondly, if you have a cold, you shouldn't be doing whatever madcap challenge you're planning to do this weekend. Get thee to the pub instead. :)

    +1

    Come on Jen, give the running a rest for one weekend!

    But this is the first ever ultra marathon I did two years ago. I have to go back for nostalgia's sake. And I've paid my entry fee. And I've bought a tent. And I'm actually quite looking forward to it.

    Although as far as races go, this is one of the most monotonous - 8 laps of pancake flat marshland and farm tracks. But I need the training for my big race in August, so I'm going :P

    I'll compromise and go to RP on Saturday morning - will get there early and mooch around by the cafe with whoever else is early, then do a lap at noon with whoever, then maybe back to the cafe if anyone new has arrived (Linds? When are you arriving?) then head off to my race.
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  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Ooh, I've broken 1000 posts :D
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Jen J wrote:
    Ooh, I've broken 1000 posts :D

    Celebrate the fact with a ride around RP and a gossip with the girls.
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Hey Jen

    I will be arriving just before noon with a following wind. See you at the café x
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  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    I can't come and play anymore :(:(:(:(:(

    one of my mates having a surpise 30th that day (was a surprise to me too!!) so need to get there for the festivities, sorry guys, was looking forward t0 it too!!!! Dam those 'special' birthdays and the need for surprise!!

    hopefully there will be an autumnal meetup, or maybe a winter wooleys on RP lap

    :D:D:D

    enjoy the fun, the bikes, the people, and the cheeky drinks :shock:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Anyone checked out the weather forecasts..?

    Not looking good at all :evil:
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Linsen and Jen, if I come early, will I be able to sit and talk ladies talk with you all..... :oops:
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    amnezia wrote:
    I may be there as was planning to go to RP on saturday morning but my bike is making bad noises currently :( . willl have to wait and see.

    Get the bike checked out/fixed by Friday night, pootle over for Saturday morning and join us.

    I can get there for 11.30 for any early birds, and DDD :)
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    itboffin wrote:
    Anyone checked out the weather forecasts..?

    Not looking good at all :evil:

    Actually it's looking bad friday, but a lot better saturday with occasional showers.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Anyone checked out the weather forecasts..?

    Not looking good at all :evil:

    Actually it's looking bad friday, but a lot better saturday with occasional showers.

    It'll be fine, light showers perhaps but we'll just have to collectively M/WTFU.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I also rock the "wet skintight lycra look" really sexily. I might wear it in the shower before I come out.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    biondino wrote:
    I also rock the "wet skintight lycra look" really sexily. I might wear it in the shower before I come out.

    *Shudder
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    I got my fill of the "wet skintight lycra look" during this years ML ride, we also added in "wet skintight lycra after a force 10 gale look" for good measure ;-)
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  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Porgy wrote:
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.

    They won't lynch you for arriving late ya know! I doubt I'm gonna be getting there much before 12 after attending the Kids Club showing of Monster Vs. Aliens at my local cinema!
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  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.

    They won't lynch you for arriving late ya know! I doubt I'm gonna be getting there much before 12 after attending the Kids Club showing of Monster Vs. Aliens at my local cinema!

    cool - i'd hate to be lynched.

    Well I'll probably be there sometime after 3.00
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Porgy wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.

    They won't lynch you for arriving late ya know! I doubt I'm gonna be getting there much before 12 after attending the Kids Club showing of Monster Vs. Aliens at my local cinema!

    cool - i'd hate to be lynched.

    Well I'll probably be there sometime after 3.00

    You REALLY aren't an early riser :shock:
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    biondino wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.

    They won't lynch you for arriving late ya know! I doubt I'm gonna be getting there much before 12 after attending the Kids Club showing of Monster Vs. Aliens at my local cinema!

    cool - i'd hate to be lynched.

    Well I'll probably be there sometime after 3.00

    You REALLY aren't an early riser :shock:

    I rise early and finish late.... :shock:
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  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    biondino wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Porgy wrote:
    Well, now it looks unlikely i'll make it on saturday. One of my gear cables has snapped so i've got to go up the LBS and get a replacement and fit it. I'm not exactly an early riser at the weekend - so it's unlikely i'll get it done in time for riding over to Richmond for 12.

    They won't lynch you for arriving late ya know! I doubt I'm gonna be getting there much before 12 after attending the Kids Club showing of Monster Vs. Aliens at my local cinema!

    cool - i'd hate to be lynched.

    Well I'll probably be there sometime after 3.00

    You REALLY aren't an early riser :shock:

    nope - i think that makes me intellectual / creative type. :D 8) :P
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    biondino wrote:
    I also rock the "wet skintight lycra look" really sexily. I might wear it in the shower before I come out.

    :lol:

    Now do you see why normal people don't want to meet us... mmmm!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Or the "scared of being pwned by awesome SCR legends" type?
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