Not quite so Slowcial - Now with Poll
il_principe
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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.
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.
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I'm up for this weekend too, otherwise has to be 13th Sept for me.0
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13th Sept only for me if that works for the majority. Cheers for organising Jash."Come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar, The Wire
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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.
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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:0 -
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:
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I posted on the wrong thread - could do either this weekend or 6th Sept, but not 13th as have a tri on.0 -
Nice one, Jash. I can make 13th Sept.FCN 2-4.
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At the moment I am free for both sundays. Sorry if these qns are premature but what time is KO and where?vintage newbie, spinning away0
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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 thoughBMC TM01 - FCN 0
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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 ).FCN 2-4.
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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 ).BMC TM01 - FCN 0
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What was wrong with the social ride thread?
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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 ).
Yeah, but it's all downhill! :PFCN 2-4.
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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 ).
Yeah, but it's all downhill! :P
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Haven't bought one!FCN 2-4.
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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.0
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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.Dahon Speed Pro TT; Trek Portland
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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.FCN 2-4.
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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.0 -
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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.
But yours is a 50, no?
(Very aware that I'm on thin ice here.)FCN 2-4.
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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.
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!0 -
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
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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.0 -
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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
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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.0 -
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:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
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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.0 -
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!Do not write below this line. Office use only.0