Not quite so Slowcial - Now with Poll

il_principe

Right, planning another group jaunt out into Surrey.

Not quite so slowcial

Expectations for this ride are:

1: Faster than last time - so those with time constraints can make it, earlier start too.
2: Hillier than last time - so those who've never ventured into the Surrey hills can get a "taster"
3: No pub stop, but cake @ Box Hill
4: No one gets left behind - goes without saying really

I can do this weekend actually! Otherwise 6 or 13 Sept. I'll be heading into Surrey regardless on Sunday though. This ride is not really aimed at the regular Surrey riders although you are most welcome I suspect the pace may be a bit lower than you'd like.

Let me know folks.

shoulder_of_orion

I'm up for this weekend too, otherwise has to be 13th Sept for me.

Citizen Smith

13th Sept only for me if that works for the majority. Cheers for organising Jash.

Stuey01

I'm definately up for this type of ride, but unfortunately my availabilty is not good in the coming weeks. dagnammit.

Am away this weekend and if I can get the time off will be on holiday 6th-13th Sept.

I'll keep an eye on the thread and let you know if/when I can make it.

cheers.

Jen J

Jash - is that the route you sent me last year? If so, I'd like another crack at it, without getting 'misplaced' like I did on Christmas Day.

I may be able to make the 6th, on the proviso that I'm allowed to drop off the back if I'm struggling, as that weekend is sandwiched between two of my biggest running events this year.

And I'd have to walk up Crocknorth Hill :oops:

il_principe

Jen J wrote:

Jash - is that the route you sent me last year? If so, I'd like another crack at it, without getting 'misplaced' like I did on Christmas Day.

I may be able to make the 6th, on the proviso that I'm allowed to drop off the back if I'm struggling, as that weekend is sandwiched between two of my biggest running events this year.

And I'd have to walk up Crocknorth Hill :oops:

Yes! You might call it my Surrey Hills for newbies route! Took my bro round it a few weekends ago. You'd be most welcome to attend Jen.

PinkPedal

Box Hill for Beginners

I posted on the wrong thread - could do either this weekend or 6th Sept, but not 13th as have a tri on.

cjcp

Nice one, Jash. I can make 13th Sept.

gbs

At the moment I am free for both sundays. Sorry if these qns are premature but what time is KO and where?

spasypaddy

6th/13th of september is good for me, assuming i can find a way to train it down to you as i dont fancy massive hills after a 15-20mile warm up ride! Dont mind it as a cool down on the way home though

cjcp

spasypaddy wrote:

6th/13th of september is good for me, assuming i can find a way to train it down to you as i dont fancy massive hills after a 15-20mile warm up ride! Dont mind it as a cool down on the way home though

You'll be fine. The route Jash's chosen is very reasonable. If needs be, catch a train to Norbiton and we can meet you on the way out of the Park/at Kingston Gate (assuming that's the route out ).

spasypaddy

cjcp wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

6th/13th of september is good for me, assuming i can find a way to train it down to you as i dont fancy massive hills after a 15-20mile warm up ride! Dont mind it as a cool down on the way home though

You'll be fine. The route Jash's chosen is very reasonable. If needs be, catch a train to Norbiton and we can meet you on the way out of the Park/at Kingston Gate (assuming that's the route out ).

the route will be fine, but you've gotta remember im coming from the edge of the m25 at its most northern tip so ive got a hell of a trek down to where you are starting from

itboffin

What was wrong with the social ride thread?

Tsk tut

cjcp

spasypaddy wrote:

cjcp wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

6th/13th of september is good for me, assuming i can find a way to train it down to you as i dont fancy massive hills after a 15-20mile warm up ride! Dont mind it as a cool down on the way home though

You'll be fine. The route Jash's chosen is very reasonable. If needs be, catch a train to Norbiton and we can meet you on the way out of the Park/at Kingston Gate (assuming that's the route out ).

the route will be fine, but you've gotta remember im coming from the edge of the m25 at its most northern tip so ive got a hell of a trek down to where you are starting from

Yeah, but it's all downhill! :P

spasypaddy

cjcp wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

cjcp wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

6th/13th of september is good for me, assuming i can find a way to train it down to you as i dont fancy massive hills after a 15-20mile warm up ride! Dont mind it as a cool down on the way home though

You'll be fine. The route Jash's chosen is very reasonable. If needs be, catch a train to Norbiton and we can meet you on the way out of the Park/at Kingston Gate (assuming that's the route out ).

the route will be fine, but you've gotta remember im coming from the edge of the m25 at its most northern tip so ive got a hell of a trek down to where you are starting from

Yeah, but it's all downhill! :P

after putting down a new PB this morning and another one for my route home i am lead to believe you aren't lying!

You gone through that turbo tyre yet?

cjcp

Haven't bought one!

Oddjob62

Can't make next weekend but will be up for it in Sept. Although i think i'll bring my Garmin and if it's the case that i'm just too slow i'll drop off the back.

stuaff

Interested...Would prefer 13th, 6th probably doable at a pinch but 4th/5th is my next FNRttC, so I'd prefer a lie-in on that Sunday....
How does Box Hill compare to Ditchling in regards to gradient & length? I can get up the latter OK (on the Jetstream at least, 22" gear very handy for that), so I'm assuming my new Italian missile will be up to the job- hasn't got the same low end, but less weight & the odd bit of standing will be alright.

cjcp

StuAff wrote:

How does Box Hill compare to Ditchling in regards to gradient & length? I can get up the latter OK (on the Jetstream at least, 22" gear very handy for that), so I'm assuming my new Italian missile will be up to the job- hasn't got the same low end, but less weight & the odd bit of standing will be alright.

Box is fine. It's a shade over a mile, I think, but it's not steep - one you can happily spin up.

jonginge

cjcp wrote:

StuAff wrote:

How does Box Hill compare to Ditchling in regards to gradient & length? I can get up the latter OK (on the Jetstream at least, 22" gear very handy for that), so I'm assuming my new Italian missile will be up to the job- hasn't got the same low end, but less weight & the odd bit of standing will be alright.

Box is fine. It's a shade over a mile, I think, but it's not steep - one you can happily spin up.

Yeah, a couple of km between 5-7% grade. Big ring climb :P

stuaff

Thanks chaps!

cjcp

JonGinge wrote:

cjcp wrote:

StuAff wrote:

How does Box Hill compare to Ditchling in regards to gradient & length? I can get up the latter OK (on the Jetstream at least, 22" gear very handy for that), so I'm assuming my new Italian missile will be up to the job- hasn't got the same low end, but less weight & the odd bit of standing will be alright.

Box is fine. It's a shade over a mile, I think, but it's not steep - one you can happily spin up.

Yeah, a couple of km between 5-7% grade. Big ring climb :P

But yours is a 50, no?


(Very aware that I'm on thin ice here.)

Bassjunkieuk

cjcp wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

cjcp wrote:

StuAff wrote:

How does Box Hill compare to Ditchling in regards to gradient & length? I can get up the latter OK (on the Jetstream at least, 22" gear very handy for that), so I'm assuming my new Italian missile will be up to the job- hasn't got the same low end, but less weight & the odd bit of standing will be alright.

Box is fine. It's a shade over a mile, I think, but it's not steep - one you can happily spin up.

Yeah, a couple of km between 5-7% grade. Big ring climb :P

But yours is a 50, no?


(Very aware that I'm on thin ice here.)

I always assumed he wouldn't switch down to the other ring unless it was about a 20% ;-)

Seems my response to this has gone missing in the ether (might still be floating in the living room somewhere, bl00dy wireless networks!) as I hadn't had any messages for new replies to this!

My 2c's was basically I'd be interested in this one, early start and finish is better for me and looking at the route I could peel off around Worcester Park to head back from there to make it an even quicker ride!

Rich158

I could possibly do the 6th if the bristol ride doesn't happen. Unfortunately I'll be doing the Southern Sportive on the 13th, and am booked up every other weekend beforehand.

I'm considering the Legs of Steel on the 26th if anyone wants to join me

http://www.fulontri.com/LegsofSteel/LegsofSteel2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Gazzaputt

13th Sept is the Sevenoakes circuit of kent and as Rich says the southern sportive.

For me I'm doing the circuit of kent.

Rich I may well do the legs of steel.

Roastie

I'd love to have come along - unfortunately racing both 6th and 13th.

il_principe

Rich158 wrote:

I could possibly do the 6th if the bristol ride doesn't happen. Unfortunately I'll be doing the Southern Sportive on the 13th, and am booked up every other weekend beforehand.

I'm considering the Legs of Steel on the 26th if anyone wants to join me

http://www.fulontri.com/LegsofSteel/LegsofSteel2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Not me I'm afraid, I'm not paying £25 to ride a course I could ride every weekend!

Gazzaputt

Il Principe wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

I could possibly do the 6th if the bristol ride doesn't happen. Unfortunately I'll be doing the Southern Sportive on the 13th, and am booked up every other weekend beforehand.

I'm considering the Legs of Steel on the 26th if anyone wants to join me

http://www.fulontri.com/LegsofSteel/LegsofSteel2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Not me I'm afraid, I'm not paying £25 to ride a course I could ride every weekend!

This is true but you get to ride a good group normally, feed stations and it's an incentive to get a good time out of it.

itboffin

Il Principe wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

I could possibly do the 6th if the bristol ride doesn't happen. Unfortunately I'll be doing the Southern Sportive on the 13th, and am booked up every other weekend beforehand.

I'm considering the Legs of Steel on the 26th if anyone wants to join me

http://www.fulontri.com/LegsofSteel/LegsofSteel2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Not me I'm afraid, I'm not paying £25 to ride a course I could ride every weekend!

Jash we could pop by and tease them :twisted:

roger_merriman

Il Principe wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

I could possibly do the 6th if the bristol ride doesn't happen. Unfortunately I'll be doing the Southern Sportive on the 13th, and am booked up every other weekend beforehand.

I'm considering the Legs of Steel on the 26th if anyone wants to join me

http://www.fulontri.com/LegsofSteel/LegsofSteel2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx

Not me I'm afraid, I'm not paying £25 to ride a course I could ride every weekend!

thats rather my thoughts as well though i might do hell of ashdown next year. and i did Tour of the black mountains which is on my folks doorstep.

Headhuunter

I'm in on the 6th or 13th Sept. It's gonna be a long one, it's about 15 miles just to get to the start point for me!