Not quite so Slowcial - Now with Poll

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  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    Sheet - hope she's OK.

    When I saw your message at about 730am on sunday, I crawled back into bed, thinking I'd nab another 30mins before heading out. Ended up sleeping in till 11 before heading out locally...
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    Crossing fingers for you IP.
    Having had two grandparents taken by cancer (one lung, one throat), and a cousin currently recovering from skin cancer, I know how you must be feeling. Both my grandparents were caught in a very advance state and my granfather at a very advanced age, 92.

    Take heart from the fact they have caught it early and given the best possible chance of recovery.
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Sorry to hear the news James. Hope your Nan is OK.
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Bad news indeed, Jim. Great they caught it early, though.

    Went through this when my mum was diagnosed a couple of years ago. Not a great time, but surgery and subsequent chemo/radio went fine and now she's back to her old self. Re-read "It's not about the bike". Say what you like about LA, that book is still inspiring. Chin up.
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    JonGinge wrote:
    Bad news indeed, Jim. Great they caught it early, though.

    Went through this when my mum was diagnosed a couple of years ago. Not a great time, but surgery and subsequent chemo/radio went fine and now she's back to her old self. Re-read "It's not about the bike". Say what you like about LA, that book is still inspiring. Chin up.

    I heard he did DRUGS to cure cancer. The man's incorrigible.

    Best of luck to your gran, James - it looks promising at least. Take care.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Fingers crossed, IP. Best of luck to her. Hope she makes a good recovery.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    :( Best of luck to your Gran IP - at least they have caught it early so she will have a wider range of treatment options, I hope she makes a good recovery.

    A friend's MIL was diagnosed with a rare blood type cancer, and given approx 6 months to live - a year or so on and she is in remission and is in good health! It always heartens me to hear stories of people coming through it.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    That's bad news indeed Jim, at least they caught it early. Hope she makes a full recovery, best of luck to her.
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

    Revised FCN - 2
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Thanks all. Prognosis is pretty good apparently so fingers firmly crossed.
  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    9am tomorrow @ cafe RP, anyone?
  • hells
    hells Posts: 175
    How far are you guys intending to ride? I did the Dulwich ride today (intermediate group)and live in Surrey Quays/Deptford so it's a fair ways for me to get to the meet point but I am happy to come if it is indeed slowical. Also which cafe will you be meeting?

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  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    I did the Dulwich ride today too (errrr, "steady" group though!) so will be swimming tomorrow and resting my legs.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    What's the plan then? :) I might meet you at Kingston Gate.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    i might be up for this. just need to check some plans but almost definitely in
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    Got friends down the night before... but if I'm not too hungover I'll be up for it.
    As yet unnamed (Dolan Seta)
    Joelle (Focus Expert SRAM)
  • King Donut
    King Donut Posts: 498
    Unfortunately I'm not around this weekend
  • gbs
    gbs Posts: 450
    Not clear to me which day - saturday or sunday?

    Also, what distance and expected pace are planned. I am shaking off a heavy cold so I may lie low or pootle somewhere if your plans are demanding. :cry:
    vintage newbie, spinning away
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I'm in but can I make a request that the ride starts at 9 or even 9.30am at the earliest? I have to get across from near Greenwich and an 8.30 or whatever start from Richmond would mean having to get up at some nasty, ungodly hour on a Sunday and means I'm more likely to sleep in....
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  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    I wanted to be in (though not if I was a bit too 'quite slow' for everyone else). Unfortunately, the bother with the Viner looks like it's not going to be sorted for a few more days yet, and I'd rather get some more riding time with it under my belt before something like this...and I'd definitely need the Viner to stand half a chance of keeping up with you lot, though the other two would get me up the climbs just fine.....
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I can't make this guys. I'm juggling builders (not literally) in my flat, a new flat purchase and various other bits and pieces atm that just leave no time at all to get out - certainly not this weekend anway.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    So can anyone actually do this weekend?
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I'm a maybe. Preferably Sunday.

    Though am thinking about doing a Croydon route Pink Pedal gave me.
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I've got a rowing thing. Soz.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Oh dear. It's not looking hopeful!
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Pretty sure CJ is up for it.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Sunday is a possible. Saturday not so much
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    sunday is on for me. oddjob if we go we could ride down together
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Il Principe wrote:
    Pretty sure CJ is up for it.

    I am indeed. I have a pass for Sunday morning. Will check with the boss what time I need to be back.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    I would be up for it if it was not for two brocken ribs! Not been able to use my bike for weeks. :cry:
  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    Not back in the saddle yet after my recent op. I was so up for this, but maybe it's asking a bit much so soon. I am thinking of venturing out this evening on a 1 hour tester. Will definitely be there if I feel up to it.

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