Weekend "slowcial rides - Ride details see 1st post

Kieran_Burns

lardboy wrote:

Might it not be better to have a separate thread for to "not so slowcial" rides? I can see a situation where you have people replying with "I'm in" and nobody knowing which one they're referring to.

Speaking of not knowing what I was referring to...

Whoever said at lunch that they had to reboot their Sky+ box loads, get one of these to reboot it in the middle of the night automatically.

I agree - you should have a thread for the social rides, one for the mid-term and one for the rabid nutters 8)

You can then post in the relevent thread to show your interest / commitment.

Oh, and I have to reset my Sky box as well... I use a remote control power adapter, the only issue with turning it off for significant lengths of time (I think) is that you may screw up Anytime downloads (although I expect that they will just resume)

PinkPedal

Paragon ride (more of the same pace/slowcial) we need:
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Meeting Place - I propose Dulwich Park - across the road from the Picture Gallery, near the Dog Pub/Dulwich Village.

Principe's not so slowcial Surrey ride, includes Box Hill.
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OK so I am tempted by BoxHill/Surrey a bit faster to challenge myself .... but perhaps only should attempt it after a few more longer rides and speed work!

On the paragon ride, we may need to postpone (I'd originally suggested this coming Sunday 16th), unless someone is happy to route lead. Biondino can confirm that I should under no circumstances attempt to do this. I'm trying to WTFU and go out on one of the D Paragon into newbie rides soon so if it doesn't happen now, perhaps could be one for the future.

il_principe

lardboy wrote:

Speaking of not knowing what I was referring to...

Whoever said at lunch that they had to reboot their Sky+ box loads, get one of these to reboot it in the middle of the night automatically.

'twas me, cheers for the link. I got home to find my box had merrily refused to tape the Charity Shield, taped the repeat and that failed too despite a reset. ARGHHH, I fcuking hate Sky and their fcuking poxy, poorly designed soft/hardware. A POX ON MURDOCH.

DonDaddyD

OK so I am tempted by BoxHill/Surrey a bit faster to challenge myself .... but perhaps only should attempt it after a few more longer rides and speed work!

You would be a lot faster (like LiT's level of fast) if you used your big ring...:roll: :twisted:

biondino

PinkPedal, you are easily fast enough, trust me! I will not comment on your big ring.

DonDaddyD

biondino wrote:

PinkPedal, you are easily fast enough, trust me! I will not comment on your big ring.

To echo, this. Yes you are fast enough. But for all my sprinting you looked to be a very powerful rider. Which is why I wanted to see you give it the meanz beanz proper...

@Lardboy, up to Prince if he wants a seperate thread, I'm happy to keep it here and do the admin...

Jamey

I sort of think a separate thread might be a good idea too.

I'd like to try rides like Jash is suggesting but I'd like to do a couple more 'slowcials' before I try a 'not so slowcial' if that makes sense.

So in the meantime I'd prefer it if this thread was just for proper slowcials to avoid confusion, I think.

Headhuunter

I'll come on the "Not So Slowcial". What speeds are we thinking? 18mph or so avg? How fast was the "slocial"?

il_principe

@pinkpedal - don't worry about the speed, this will be more of a "testing the water" type ride so it will be faster than Sunday's jaunt but I'm not talking 20mph plus, more 15 - 17mph or so and as ever, no one gets left behind. The real aim is to give those who've not ventured into the Surrey Hills before a little taste of what can be found - I'm not gonna push the pace until we know what people's limits etc are. We're only really tackling two hills and one - Box Hill is really not difficult, perhaps just a bit longer than others in the area - it can be climbed by some in just over 5 mins! Crocknorth is steep but short and eminently doable.

DonDaddyD

Does anyone want to lead the Paragon ride? Anyone with a Garmin, or who has been on the route?

I'm thinking of postponing the ride for a week, unless everyone wants to do it this weekend. I just have selfish reasons: tired and want to spend time with the GF and all that (though she may not even be at home this weekend...)

Prince wrote:

this will be more of a "testing the water" type ride so it will be faster than Sunday's jaunt but I'm not talking 20mph plus, more 15 - 17mph

How fast (not average just pedalling speeds) were we going on Sunday, because at/near the front of the group and chasing your wheel I was going faster than 15mph...

Anyway, I'm up for Surrey now... I shouldn't be, I don't feel ready and probably will blow up but I'll give it a go, if its for me.

Rich158

Kieran_Burns wrote:

lardboy wrote:

Might it not be better to have a separate thread for to "not so slowcial" rides? I can see a situation where you have people replying with "I'm in" and nobody knowing which one they're referring to.

Speaking of not knowing what I was referring to...

Whoever said at lunch that they had to reboot their Sky+ box loads, get one of these to reboot it in the middle of the night automatically.

I agree - you should have a thread for the social rides, one for the mid-term and one for the rabid nutters 8)

You can then post in the relevent thread to show your interest / commitment.

I'd be happy to do a rabid nutters style thread

I bet I suprised you all with that

Oddjob62

DonDaddyD wrote:

Does anyone want to lead the Paragon ride? Anyone with a Garmin, or who has been on the route?

I'm thinking of postponing the ride for a week, unless everyone wants to do it this weekend. I just have selfish reasons: tired and want to spend time with the GF and all that (though she may not even be at home this weekend...)

I can't make next (this coming) weekend anyway so would be happy for it to be postponed

Headhuunter

DonDaddyD wrote:

Does anyone want to lead the Paragon ride? Anyone with a Garmin, or who has been on the route?

I'm thinking of postponing the ride for a week, unless everyone wants to do it this weekend. I just have selfish reasons: tired and want to spend time with the GF and all that (though she may not even be at home this weekend...)

Prince wrote:

this will be more of a "testing the water" type ride so it will be faster than Sunday's jaunt but I'm not talking 20mph plus, more 15 - 17mph

How fast (not average just pedalling speeds) were we going on Sunday, because at/near the front of the group and chasing your wheel I was going faster than 15mph...

Anyway, I'm up for Surrey now... I shouldn't be, I don't feel ready and probably will blow up but I'll give it a go, if its for me.

I know the Dulwich Paragon Saturday ride route like the back of my hand and can lead it if you're desperate, but I can't do any weekend until September. But as I said, if you need me then, let me know...

Oddjob62

DonDaddyD wrote:

Oddjob for so selflessly holding up the rear making sure no got dropped.

TBH i don't think i could have been much faster without having to pull a sickie today. I just manage to fool people by pulling off a couple of good sprints here and there, then sitting at the back dry heaving while people can't see me

il_principe

DonDaddyD wrote:

How fast (not average just pedalling speeds) were we going on Sunday, because at/near the front of the group and chasing your wheel I was going faster than 15mph...

Anyway, I'm up for Surrey now... I shouldn't be, I don't feel ready and probably will blow up but I'll give it a go, if its for me.

We were going pretty slowly for most of it, save the odd push on the front and a couple of sprints uphill, or when you & Rich had your sprint.

Here's a comparison between a Hilly ride i rode in Surrey in April and the Slowcial:

Slowcial - all stats from my place, not RP

Distance: 61 Miles
Total ascent: 2092 Feet
Av Speed: 12.8 mph
Top Speed: 35 mph

Surrey Hills April

Distance: 75 Miles
Total ascent: 4959
Av Speed: 17.4
Top Speed: 38.9mph

I'd envisage the Surrey Hills ride I lead falling between these two in terms of av speed and total ascent.

Rich158

I'd be up for the Surrey Hills ride, dependant upon date. It looks a good route it'd be a shame to miss it.

spasypaddy

if next week is happening i will make the effort to come from BARNET which is probably the furthest point from where you are starting to ride with you guys.

PinkPedal

Oddjob62 wrote:

[BH i don't think i could have been much faster without having to pull a sickie today. I just manage to fool people by pulling off a couple of good sprints here and there, then sitting at the back dry heaving while people can't see me

You were having a cheerful whistle along the way!

Thanks for the encouraging words guys. Next challenge: mastering the big ring :twisted:

I'm up for the second Surrey ride dependant on when it is...

Re: the Paragon ride, shall we postpone it for just now (thanks HH for being a volunteer route leader) and come back to it as a future slowcial?

tailwindhome

Jealous.

Working on a plan to attend the next one. 70 mile to Belfast, ferry to Liverpool then 200 miles to London.

Only 9 round trips to reel ITB back in. :roll:

Bring it on!

spasypaddy

i retract my previous message of making the effort... forgot liverpool are on tv so not going to happen until i get back from holiday now

Oddjob62

PinkPedal wrote:

Next challenge: mastering the big ring :twisted:

Then you can join me round Tibbets Corner on the way home next time.

biondino

Oddjob62 wrote:

PinkPedal wrote:

Next challenge: mastering the big ring :twisted:

Then you can join me round Tibbets Corner on the way home next time.

Tibbetts corner is easy*! How about Wandsworth Bridge roundabout?


*I say that, but that wasn't how I felt back in 1991 when, on my second driving lesson, my instructor decided to take me first round Tibbetts Corner, then down the A3...

DonDaddyD

Alright guys, lets not divert the conversation too much more than it already is. This weekend looks like a write off, but I still would like to organise another 'Slowcial'. If I had a Garmin I would lead it myself.

PinkPedal

Are we still on for the 30th?

Oddjob62

biondino wrote:

*I say that, but that wasn't how I felt back in 1991 when, on my second driving lesson, my instructor decided to take me first round Tibbetts Corner, then down the A3...

My mate took me round the Kingston one way system on my second lesson.... hehe.

DonDaddyD wrote:

Alright guys, lets not divert the conversation too much more than it already is. This weekend looks like a write off, but I still would like to organise another 'Slowcial'. If I had a Garmin I would lead it myself.

Don't we already have one organised for the following weekend?

EDIT: Sorry, yes 30th

biondino

Just checked my diary and 30th is looking excellent for me.

shoulder_of_orion

I cannot make 30th - also the condensed nature of the "not so slowcial" rides will suit me better. But I really did enjoy it on sunday and will try to make it along to another one in another month or two.

Sewinman

Just started a new job so have been off line. Wanted to say that i really enjoyed the ride and was a pleasure to meet everyone. Special mention to DDD for the idea and organisation, IP for patiently leading, and finally to Cori who I thought was an absolute trooper. Lovely pub too.

As DDD* very kindly pointed out I blew up on at least one occasion but other than that it was very pleasurable.

*who i recall passing twice on hill climbs.

roger_merriman

30th is yours truly as leader (genral mother hen etc).

okay what did we think about surrey lanes? yes no more off that please? I'm more than happy to roll people out that way again,

longer further shorter maybe a few hills or not? would people like a crack at say boxhill?

or would folk like a flatter route out to windsor and back?