Social 30th

roger_merriman
roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
edited August 2009 in Commuting chat
okay what sort of route would we like, now under the thread it's windsor so this sort of thing I sugested http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/SCR-slow-and-flat

But the surrey lanes are lovely it's where i normally go, if people liked that? i'd be more than happy to plot a route though there, doesn't have to be set in stone as i just about know that area well enought to normally route on the fly now.

okay so flat but some big fast road (windsor) or into the lanes off surrey.

I'm more than happy to plot routes and lead though the lanes, pace is likely to be easy as i'm far from fast!

this said we could take in some of the bigger steeper hills (very slowly!), box hill is a bike porn heaven on sundays etc.

what sort of route would people like?
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Windsor, I quite like variety and I'm guessing there will be another (possibly) several rides into Surrey in the future....
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    I'll be cycling round Normandy with LiT that weekend, so I won't be there. Pity as I would like to have come...

    If there is a tie for the route, I do fancy doing Windsor on the next ride.
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    Either! But I think I would prefer Windsor as planning to do the Dulwich ride on the Saturday again and I'm not sure how my legs will go with 2 days of hills :shock: I do still fancy giving Box Hill a go though.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    I just wanted to check, but yes windsor would be good for me, as i'm likely to have had a long day Sat sorting out computer problems with the inlaws.

    For drinkies/food I was going to sugest the Bell in hampton, as it has plenty of space for parking bikes and has a nice view over the river, (which is where the ferry runs across) and if i'm honest it's very close to where I live so wife can roll down after.
  • lardboy
    lardboy Posts: 343
    Windsor for me as well. I've upped the GI on the single speed, so flatter is bettererer.
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  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    Is this a social or a slowcial? I might be free but I don't wanna get dropped.
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Jamey wrote:
    Is this a social or a slowcial? I might be free but I don't wanna get dropped.

    no dropping, allowed, it's a have a chat ride more than any thing, to be honest i'll have probably got home late after fixing stuff and seeing familly and possibly a trim to the hair so i'll not be up for burn even if I was that fit!
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    Alright, I'll be in as long as I can shift this saddle sore before the weekend. This will be the longest ride I'll have ever done if I finish it.
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  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    as long as I can shift this saddle sore before the weekend

    Ouch! Hope that it disappears.

    The pub sounds great. My friend might come along too :D
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    okay I assume that 9:30 at the cafe at roehampton gate in Richmound park, and set off 10ish?

    so those intrested?

    Roger Merriman
    DDD
    Lardboy
    Jamey
    Pinkpedal + 1?

    numbers isn't that critical I got 19 or so folks around on the club run last sunday and seem to have the same number upon return!
  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    50:50 for me at the moment. Probably won't know till last minute, but i'm gonna try my hardest to be there.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    roger merriman wrote:
    okay I assume that 9:30 at the cafe at roehampton gate in Richmound park, and set off 10ish?

    so those intrested?

    Roger Merriman
    DDD
    Lardboy
    Jamey
    Pinkpedal + 1?

    numbers isn't that critical I got 19 or so folks around on the club run last sunday and seem to have the same number upon return!

    So is this still happening?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I might be there but it depends on the, um, results of the wedding I'm going to on Saturday...
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  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    Carnival.
  • lardboy
    lardboy Posts: 343
    roger merriman wrote:
    okay I assume that 9:30 at the cafe at roehampton gate in Richmound park, and set off 10ish?

    so those intrested?

    Roger Merriman
    DDD
    Lardboy
    Jamey
    Pinkpedal + 1?

    numbers isn't that critical I got 19 or so folks around on the club run last sunday and seem to have the same number upon return!

    I'm out. My knee is still giving me gip, and I've got a midnight show at Regents Park open air theatre to go to.

    Sorry.
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    I'm 100% available now if this is still on. And so is my new girl who arrived just a couple of hours ago :D
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    re this still happening? well i'll be there at 9;30 probably with coffee...

    and will take any willing folks to windsor and back, if i'm on my tod i'll probably go hunting winterfold/whitedown.

    but given the choice i'd like a more social ride.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    It's likely that I'll have to give this a miss as I have family commitments.

    However, I may be around for a bike ride or at Richmond park on Saturday and am absolutely riding on the bike all next week (except the weekend) iif anyone wants to join me.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    So no one wants to join me... :cry:

    I'm going to the Morpeth...
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    So no one wants to join me... :cry:

    I'm going to the Morpeth...

    I'm taking the bike to Sussex this weekend. Planning a nice loooong ride!
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    I'm still up for this, sore is nearly gone, hopefully be ok to ride Sunday.
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Jamey wrote:
    I'm still up for this, sore is nearly gone, hopefully be ok to ride Sunday.

    By looks it will be a smaller group than last time but if people are keen i'm more than happy to lead around
  • Retch
    Retch Posts: 78
    Would have been there with bells on, but cricket match in Wiltshire calls. Have fun, and next time :)
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  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    I am definitely still up for this (despite my pasting on the Dulwich steady ride today!) but my friend can't make it. Totally understand though if you don't want to head out with a much smaller group?

    DDD if you are going for a ride Monday/Tues (I have Tuesday off 8) I'd love to come with and will even endeavour to utilise the big ring.
  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    Looks like it's the four of us then, unless we have any last minute takers?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    9.30? I still hope to make it!
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    biondino wrote:
    9.30? I still hope to make it!

    yes 9:30 sharp at the coffee shop at roehampton gate, will leave by 10ish. option for pub at hampon on way back.
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    I'm definitely still coming so will see you guys at 9:30, same place as last time. I don't have the route in my Garmin this time though so will be relying on you, Roger :)
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    This is the course from the original slowcial thread, i've got it on my Garmin just in case.

    http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=13466
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    PinkPedal wrote:
    DDD if you are going for a ride Monday/Tues (I have Tuesday off 8) I'd love to come with and will even endeavour to utilise the big ring.
    Can absolutely do Monday! (Woukd have to let you know if I can on Tuesday)

    I know of no routes though...
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