Weekend "slowcial rides - Ride details see 1st post

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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:

    Box Hill was EPIC, the ascent was gentle from the direction we came at it from and the descent was AMAZING, my only complaint being that it was over far too quickly.

    @Bass - please tell me the climb took in the hairpins (all 2 of them)!

    was down rather than up, on capital to coast

    That's a crying shame!

    yup but then it was a charity ride than sportive.

    Yeah but still, Box is not tough and is a joy. Ditchling is far harder and they stick that in the L2B...
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:

    Box Hill was EPIC, the ascent was gentle from the direction we came at it from and the descent was AMAZING, my only complaint being that it was over far too quickly.

    @Bass - please tell me the climb took in the hairpins (all 2 of them)!

    was down rather than up, on capital to coast

    That's a crying shame!

    yup but then it was a charity ride than sportive.

    Yeah but still, Box is not tough and is a joy. Ditchling is far harder and they stick that in the L2B...

    Even I adore Box Hill, and I hate hills...
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:

    Box Hill was EPIC, the ascent was gentle from the direction we came at it from and the descent was AMAZING, my only complaint being that it was over far too quickly.

    @Bass - please tell me the climb took in the hairpins (all 2 of them)!

    was down rather than up, on capital to coast

    That's a crying shame!

    yup but then it was a charity ride than sportive.

    Yeah but still, Box is not tough and is a joy. Ditchling is far harder and they stick that in the L2B...

    well the main reason it's the wrong way in that you'd be heading back to capital, rather than coast.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    roger merriman wrote:

    well the main reason it's the wrong way in that you'd be heading back to capital, rather than coast.

    Meh. No excuse! Odd descent to stick in a charity ride, could see people getting the turns wrong!

    Anyway...
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    I'd have happily turned around on the C2C and gone back up just to come down again :-D
    Besides I'm still building up my confidence with descending on the roadie so the hairpins where taken at a very sedate pace and I then opened the taps again once it was a straight line :lol:
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  • Bassjunkieuk
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    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:

    well the main reason it's the wrong way in that you'd be heading back to capital, rather than coast.

    Meh. No excuse! Odd descent to stick in a charity ride, could see people getting the turns wrong!

    Anyway...

    +1 I'm glad I got there early doors so I missed the carnage. Would have been helpful if they'd posted marshals down there (might have been a bit later) advising people to STFD!
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  • roger_merriman
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    Il Principe wrote:
    roger merriman wrote:

    well the main reason it's the wrong way in that you'd be heading back to capital, rather than coast.

    Meh. No excuse! Odd descent to stick in a charity ride, could see people getting the turns wrong!

    Anyway...

    yup i know that road well so over took a lot of folk, quite a few where trying fairly hard, but old red is big lump that swallows lumps and bumps and i know how to brake well...
  • Cheshley
    Cheshley Posts: 1,448
    I'm liking this thread and would be joining you if i wasn't so far away. If I find myself in the area over a weekend I'll be sure to look you guys up.

    I may poach the idea and see if I can find similarly slow people 'ooop North' tho, if you don't mind. :D
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  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    Looking at the poll it's not looking good for me (can't do the 9th).

    Is it maybe possible that some of the people choosing dates on the poll could actually do more than one date but because of the nature of the poll they're forced to choose just one?
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  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    I put my name down for next weekend, but am fairly flexible and could make the 9th (at this stage).

    I thought the idea was that it would be a regular event to help improve fitness? That way if you can't make it once, come along to the next one. Once it has been done once I would be happy to organise it the next time.

    Having done my cycle to Gatwick the other day, I have realised that 15 miles per hour is hugely optimistic. I managed that the other day for 2 hours but I was at the ragged edge and caning it. For folk who wish to go at a leisurely pace it may be wise to try 30-40 miles for the first run out aiming for 4ish hours or so.
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    We can sit here and talk about what number of miles per hour is appropriate but the truth is everyone will meet up and have a nice ride and I'm sure nobody's going to get 'dropped' because the whole point of this ride is that it's for slower folks.

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  • Bassjunkieuk
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    There also is very little chance of people getting dropped until we get out of town anyway.
    When I did the last (and so far only proper) group ride I did with people on here people rode at their own pace and we often found ourselves drawn out into 2 or 3 groups, but those ahead just waited at junctions and the top of hills for the other riders. No one seemed to worry!

    I find it a lot easier to regulate my speed when I'm in a group as on solo rides I have no one to pace me and I think it's pacing that will be key to me being able to extend my rides so welcome the chance to ride at a more casual pace, I could then also concentrate on correct pedaling technique with my SPD's!
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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    I think everyone's getting too hung up on pace, some simple rules on etiquette might not go amiss ie

    On the flat we ride at the pace of the slowest rider
    If you make it to the top of a hill first you wait for the group to reform
    If the group gets split at a junction everyone waits on the other side
    Any hazards are clearly pointed out by those at the head of the group

    etc, etc.

    That way it should be enjoyable for all, and those who want to have a go at the hills can do without fear of leaving anyone behind.
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Rich158 wrote:
    I think everyone's getting too hung up on pace, some simple rules on etiquette might not go amiss ie

    On the flat we ride at the pace of the slowest rider
    If you make it to the top of a hill first you wait for the group to reform
    If the group gets split at a junction everyone waits on the other side
    Any hazards are clearly pointed out by those at the head of the group

    etc, etc.

    That way it should be enjoyable for all, and those who want to have a go at the hills can do without fear of leaving anyone behind.

    thats what a half decent slow/social club run should do yes, it's normally quite easy to, assuming the numbers aren't too high.
  • DonDaddyD
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    OK 
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    And it's looking like the 9th of August.

    Anyone has a route?

    Rich158 wrote:
    I think everyone's getting too hung up on pace, some simple rules on etiquette might not go amiss ie

    On the flat we ride at the pace of the slowest rider
    If you make it to the top of a hill first you wait for the group to reform
    If the group gets split at a junction everyone waits on the other side
    Any hazards are clearly pointed out by those at the head of the group

    etc, etc.

    That way it should be enjoyable for all, and those who want to have a go at the hills can do without fear of leaving anyone behind.


    +1!

    I'm not going in with the expectation to keep up...

    The general premise is to primarily put miles into legs. And to get the slightly slower SCRers riding together to improve and get faster.

    Hopefully the first one will be a hit and then we can roll out future dates for rides.
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  • Jamey
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    If it's the 9th August then I'll have to give it a miss, sorry. Got my sister and niece coming up to visit us that day. Apologies.
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  • Clever Pun
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    Jamey wrote:
    I honestly don't think I could handle that... It's gonna be about 10 miles there and back plus laps and I get the impression the RP crowd don't pootle. I think it'd finish me off.

    I'm riding solo for Rp myself... unless I see someone else at the time as they go past me :lol:

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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    I'm on for the 9th August if it's a morning ride.
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    9th is likely to be out as my brithday weekend but as i posted earlier on this thread you can loop from wimbledon like so http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/west-KW-weekend-social-ride
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    If it helps at all, I can do 2nd August also. However I'm doing the London tri on the 1st Aug so my legs might not be up to it!

    Will ask some mates re: routes, although knowing them they will send me routes with killer hills :oops:
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    +1 I'm glad I got there early doors so I missed the carnage. Would have been helpful if they'd posted marshals down there (might have been a bit later) advising people to STFD!

    Bass, when I went down it on C2C not only were there no marshalls, there was a road race in full swing coming the other way up the hill!
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    At the moment 9th August is good for me!
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  • lost_in_thought
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    I can do the 9th... A friend recommends the run out to Windsor and back - Blondie, haven't you done that a few times?
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  • Clever Pun
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    what about the average of 18-19

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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    Bah... a mate has organised a strongman comp for the 8th, if i can stand the next day without assistance i'll be happy.
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  • biondino
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    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I can do the 9th... A friend recommends the run out to Windsor and back - Blondie, haven't you done that a few times?

    Yes I have - it's a pretty nice route (assuming starting in RP, say), about 50 miles, mostly quiet and attractive streets, Windsor Great Park, and along the river. The downside is you can't really do a loop as the scenery is a lot less appealing (e.g. Staines, which is about as attractive as its name), but it's not really a problem. Last time I went, we stopped for lunch in Datchet, just outside Windsor. It was smashing.
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  • il_principe
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    edited July 2009
    biondino wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I can do the 9th... A friend recommends the run out to Windsor and back - Blondie, haven't you done that a few times?

    Yes I have - it's a pretty nice route (assuming starting in RP, say), about 50 miles, mostly quiet and attractive streets, Windsor Great Park, and along the river. The downside is you can't really do a loop as the scenery is a lot less appealing (e.g. Staines, which is about as attractive as its name), but it's not really a problem. Last time I went, we stopped for lunch in Datchet, just outside Windsor. It was smashing.

    I had a crack at a Windsor route but wasn't overly happy with it, there was a lot of nastiness to endure before reaching the good stuff!

    How about sticking bikes on a train and heading a little further out of London, that way you can do the whole ride in the countryside and then cycle or train it home.

    PS if you head to Surrey there's an absolutely wonderful pub in Downside The Cricketers It overlooks a massive common, does great food and is the perfect spot for lunch in the sun.

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  • cjcp
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    Il Principe wrote:
    PS if you head to Surrey there's an absolutely wonderful pub in Downside The Cricketers It overlooks a massive common, does great food and is the perfect spot for lunch in the sun.

    Cricketers Location

    +1. It's on the road to Effingham from Cobham.
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  • Clever Pun
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    I'm quite tempted do do this on the brompton... skinning carbon on that will be beyond funny
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  • itboffin
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    Clever Pun wrote:
    I'm quite tempted do do this on the brompton... skinning carbon on that will be beyond funny

    for the first 10 miles then it will be tears and bed time :P
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