Weekend "slowcial rides - Ride details see 1st post

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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I am too! And don't worry, she'll be there :)

    I hate to bring it up, but we'll still ride if it's a bit rainy, won't we?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Oh, and Emma, I got my new pink saddle in the post today (finally) so I'll be trying it on over the next day or two - I'll let you know if I end up with a spare :)
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    It says light rain at the moment.... :?
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    PinkPedal wrote:
    I am really looking forward to this :D

    Coriander, I hope you will make it?

    Yes, I'll be there. Have been reassured.
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    Yay, both to pink saddles and Cori!

    Now I MetChecked "Surrey" and got sunshine (or at least dry) for Sunday *optimist*

    Fine to ride in the rain though, though you lot may be subjected to me in my revolting hi-viz yellow rain jacket if it is heavy.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Given how many of us there will be, might it be a good idea to ring the pub and warn them we'll be turning up at 1ish?
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    Could be a good idea, I am happy to give them a ring on Friday with numbers.

    What is the done thing re. bike locks for lunchtime? I'd rather not bring my d-lock as I'd have to bring a backpack to carry it. Is it worth me buying one of those flex cable locks for deterrant purposes and winding it on to the back of my seat?
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    A few things:

    1: It's not gonna rain! Metcheck says temps of over 20, scattered cloud and v light wind. Perfect.

    2: No need for locks. The pub overlooks a massive common and there's seating outside so we can dump bikes on the grass and keep an eye on them

    3: If someone wants to call the pub then that's prob a good idea, although knowing BR half the folk will pull out in the next few days anyway! :roll: :D
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    Briliant.

    I'll put the number for the pub in my phone and can always call as we set off once we know how many will be turning up.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    edited August 2009
    OK so just a heads up on the last posted list of hopeful attendees:
      [*]Dondaddyd (Laurence) - Surrey Ride [/*]
      [*]Shoulder of Lamb[/*]
      [*]Jamey (aka Jamey)[/*]
      [*]Cori (Fiona) [/*]
      [*]Rich158 (Rich)[/*]
      [*]lardboy (aka Dave)[/*]
      [*]Roger Merriman [/*]
      [*]PinkPedal (Emma)[/*]
      [*]Sewinman (Morgan)[/*]
      [*]LiT (Olivia)[/*]
      [*]Il Principe[/*]
      [*]Biondino (Mark)[/*]
      [*]King Donut (Mark)
      [/*][*]Greg T (Greg)[/*]
      [*]Stuey01 (guess...)[/*]
      [*]Pangolin (Sam)
      [/*]

      Obviously more are welcome.

      Now I have some of your numbers, but given the large number of people who may turn up I don't think any one person will be able to keep track of who is who (well I won't and will be too busy putting my mind in the 'zone' :shock: ).

      My suggestion would be to make arrangements with a friend to keep in contact on the day) and do try to get to the meeting point on time as we'll be leaving promptly for a "leave-no-one-behind-slowcial-pedalling at a 14.7mph pace at 90rpm-to-put-miles-in-legs-and-improve-fitness-pootle" :wink::roll: :lol:

      The ride date and time are as follows:

      9th August Surrey Route(Including optional pub stop @ the Cricketers) 42 miles, 1497 feet
      Meeting point: Coffee shop near the Roehampton Gate Entrance
      Meeting time: 9.45am*
      Ride leader: Il Principe

      *We'll leave at 10am promptly to give everyone a chance to arrive.

      Principe, - Thank you for offering the lead the route.
      Pink Pedal, - Thank you for offering to call the pub.
      Everyone - Thank you for supporthing this.

      AND

      DonDaddyD, - Thank you for posting your idea, getting the ball rolling, getting the slower bunch out together and remembering to privately invite some of the less active but in no way less awesome members on BR (you know who you are!). You are without question a top notch diamond geezer, ace, generally a nice guy, more awesome than Superman, special even, golden and a credit to mankind... :D

      Chapeau! +1! and You win the Internet!!! :D
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    • Bassjunkieuk
      Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
      GregT - I'd watch out, I think DDD is making a play for the SCR of the Year award for 08/09 ;-)

      Looks like it's gonna be good fun just a damn shame that I can't make it along :-( Have fun you lot and we expect extensive reports and photo's on Sunday evening or Monday at the latest!!
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    • Stuey01
      Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
      No-one has my number but I'll just turn up on time and look out for a black dude on a kuota and that rather lovely Pinarello.
      I'll be on a white Bianchi and wearing all black with Castelli across my chest.

      See you all on Sunday. (barring saturday mountain bike crashes...)
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    • Aidy
      Aidy Posts: 2,015
      Can I be added to the list please?
    • DonDaddyD
      DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
      Bassjunkieuk wrote:
      GregT - I'd watch out, I think DDD is making a play for the SCR of the Year award for 08/09 ;-)

      Looks like it's gonna be good fun just a damn shame that I can't make it along :-( Have fun you lot and we expect extensive reports and photo's on Sunday evening or Monday at the latest!!

      Truly is a shame you can't make it. Having you there would have been ace!
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    • Bassjunkieuk
      Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
      DonDaddyD wrote:
      Bassjunkieuk wrote:
      GregT - I'd watch out, I think DDD is making a play for the SCR of the Year award for 08/09 ;-)

      Looks like it's gonna be good fun just a damn shame that I can't make it along :-( Have fun you lot and we expect extensive reports and photo's on Sunday evening or Monday at the latest!!

      Truly is a shame you can't make it. Having you there would have been ace!
      Maybe next time, or the time after that depending on how close it falls to the SCR Trip, I have had to cash a sh!t-ton of brownie points to go on that so will need some time to re-stock ;-)
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    • _Brun_
      _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
        [*]Dondaddyd (Laurence) - Surrey Ride [/*]
        [*]Shoulder of Lamb[/*]
        [*]Jamey (aka Jamey)[/*]
        [*]Cori (Fiona) [/*]
        [*]Rich158 (Rich)[/*]
        [*]lardboy (aka Dave)[/*]
        [*]Roger Merriman [/*]
        [*]PinkPedal (Emma)[/*]
        [*]Sewinman (Morgan)[/*]
        [*]LiT (Olivia)[/*]
        [*]Il Principe[/*]
        [*]Biondino (Mark)[/*]
        [*]King Donut (Mark)
        [/*][*]Greg T (Greg)[/*]
        [*]Stuey01 (guess...)[/*]
        [*]Pangolin (Sam) [/*]
        [*]Brun (Ian) work excepting[/*]
        [*]Aidy
        [/*]

        That's about a miilion people. Could be a right laugh.
      • lost_in_thought
        lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
        As if to make the above post come true, I can't make it. My brother is doing his first ever display in the spitfire at duxford that day, which is quite a big deal.

        Sorry peeps!
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      • Aidy
        Aidy Posts: 2,015
        Thanks Brun :)

        (but if I'm not there when you're ready to leave, don't wait for me)
      • il_principe
        il_principe Posts: 9,155
        lost_in_thought wrote:
        As if to make the above post come true, I can't make it. My brother is doing his first ever display in the spitfire at duxford that day, which is quite a big deal.

        Sorry peeps!

        Priorites Liv!

        BTW was a member of the Grace crew at Headcorn the other weekend for the flying Proms?
      • lost_in_thought
        lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
        Il Principe wrote:
        lost_in_thought wrote:
        As if to make the above post come true, I can't make it. My brother is doing his first ever display in the spitfire at duxford that day, which is quite a big deal.

        Sorry peeps!

        Priorites Liv!

        BTW was a member of the Grace crew at Headcorn the other weekend for the flying Proms?

        I believe that was Mother Grace!
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      • PinkPedal
        PinkPedal Posts: 180
        Bump to remind everyone about tomorrow 8)
      • lost_in_thought
        lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
        Enjoy yourselves guys!
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      • Oddjob62
        Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
        Brun, what's the work situation?
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      • _Brun_
        _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
        It's all good. See you at 8:45?
      • cjcp
        cjcp Posts: 13,345
        Enjoy the ride, folks.

        Will this involve some SCR action up Box Hill?
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      • Oddjob62
        Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
        _Brun_ wrote:
        It's all good. See you at 8:45?

        Groovy :)

        Same place as before.
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      • roger_merriman
        roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
        cjcp wrote:
        Enjoy the ride, folks.

        Will this involve some SCR action up Box Hill?

        na much more gentle loop so not going so far east unless people get their gander up after lunch/ a beer.
      • il_principe
        il_principe Posts: 9,155
        cjcp wrote:
        Enjoy the ride, folks.

        Will this involve some SCR action up Box Hill?

        Sadly not, unless my Garmin malfunctions :wink:
      • shoulder_of_orion
        shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
        right I'm setting off. see you in about an hour...
      • DonDaddyD
        DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
        Me too!
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