Social ride. 28th Feb. London.

Clever Pun

that just depends on how many beers in all honesty.. getting up the hill might be good enough

stuaff

Clever Pun wrote:

that just depends on how many beers in all honesty.. getting up the hill might be good enough

Well, it's carbs, right.....;)


17 mph average pre-lunch should be doable for me. Did 14 miles in 50 mins Sunday before last, in 55 (with a headwind) this past Sunday, both without anything isotonic (my rides on dailymile are all door-to-door times, so they include bits I have to walk, level crossings, etc). So reasonably confident I shouldn't hold anyone up too much. If I do, can always bail at the 25 mile mark and head to the pub from there.

Skippy2309

only thing I am slightly iffy on are these hills, if the worst comes to the worst I will flip my wheel round and run a 16t free wheel instead of my 13t set up

17mph is more than reasonable for me, managed to keep a 20ish mph speed up over a 22 mile ride at the weekend, average was 14mph after all the hills and all the stopping at starting.


tis gonna be a good ride, hopefully I will have my new drops by then


hopefully no one will be offended by my eating habits..... I just cant help it I LOVE FOOD

DonDaddyD

I just plan to ride my bike and keep up with the slowest rider, which may just be me. I generally pedal around 17-19mph, throw in hills and inclines and I don't know what my average would be. U

shoulder_of_orion

Where's the pub??

I am bang up for a quick sixty - please put me on the first page.

I am seeing Elvis at the O2 at 6.30pm so I think the 80 might be pushing it a bit as I am meant to be going to a liquid lunch before that...

Eau Rouge

Hang on, whats all this reasonable speeds thing about. We're men, on an internet forum. Shouldn't the claims be up to 32mph, but only if it's hilly, by now?

Retch

Eau Rouge wrote:

Hang on, whats all this reasonable speeds thing about. We're men, on an internet forum. Shouldn't the claims be up to 32mph, but only if it's hilly, by now?

32?

MTFU.

roger_merriman

roger merriman wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

Coriander wrote:

when did it creep by stealth to 45 miles?

It never crept anywhere :-)

Here's the 3 routes as suggested by LondonLivvy:

45 mile ride
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-ki ... /255665573

60 mile version
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-ki ... 4481345359

80 mile version
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-ki ... 6244316199

Just so any late joiners can have a check over - DDD, could you add these links to 1st post and update attendees list?

Updated.

could you add yours truly to the possibles.

45 prob, maybe 60, though that would be close on 100 miles for the day. hence 45 more likely.

and I'm out, sister is bringing wee one around that sunday so much as as social ride is tempting I do like my family more!

il_principe

Shoulder of Lamb wrote:

Where's the pub??

I am bang up for a quick sixty - please put me on the first page.

I am seeing Elvis at the O2 at 6.30pm so I think the 80 might be pushing it a bit as I am meant to be going to a liquid lunch before that...

I'm not quite sure how to break this to you but...

lardboy

_Brun_ wrote:

Since people are getting their excuses in, I'm out cos of the league cup final taking precedence.

I was wracking my brains trying to work out why that date rang a bell. I also will be unavailable. Also, I've barely put any miles in my knees since the snow left and I'm hideously unfit, so even the 45 would probably be pushing it.

Bassjunkieuk

Anyone going asides from LondonLivvy familiar with the pub we are headed to for lunch?
Is it going to be able to accommodate 20 cyclists + our bikes?
I have a small combination lock which I can stow under the saddle pack which might be able to wrap round to secure a couple of bikes together (or just mine depending on what mood I'm on when I get to the pub ;-))

stuaff

Having had a look at the map and the train times, it looks like the easiest option for me is to join the peloton outside CP station (you lot are all going that way anyway), as the most convenient train (via East Croydon) gets in there at 9.58. Unless someone fancies meeting me at Clapham Junction and riding over?

Stevo_666

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

Anyone going asides from LondonLivvy familiar with the pub we are headed to for lunch?
Is it going to be able to accommodate 20 cyclists + our bikes?
I have a small combination lock which I can stow under the saddle pack which might be able to wrap round to secure a couple of bikes together (or just mine depending on what mood I'm on when I get to the pub ;-))

Not familiar with the pub but its out in the sticks so we probably don't need 3kg Kryptonite locks - I was planning on bringing my crappy spare lock that I picked from Center Parcs as the alternative is dragging round a heavy lump of metal for 45 miles....

Bassjunkieuk

Stevo 666 wrote:

Not familiar with the pub but its out in the sticks so we probably don't need 3kg Kryptonite locks - I was planning on bringing my crappy spare lock that I picked from Center Parcs as the alternative is dragging round a heavy lump of metal for 45 miles....

This lock is relatively small and fits nicely under the Specialized saddle pack (wrap the velcro straps around 2/3 coils) Doesn't weigh but and can't say I noticed it when I had it on the bike for the Capital-to-Coast last year :-)

il_principe

Dibs on a lock share then please! I only have my Kryptonite and I'm not lugging that bad boy around.

Stevo_666

Il Principe wrote:

Dibs on a lock share then please! I only have my Kryptonite and I'm not lugging that bad boy around.

Happy to share if you don't mind your nice bike being locked up next to a 'burd's' hybrid Actually that's good for me as mine is then less likely to get half inched

il_principe

Stevo 666 wrote:

Il Principe wrote:

Dibs on a lock share then please! I only have my Kryptonite and I'm not lugging that bad boy around.

Happy to share if you don't mind your nice bike being locked up next to a 'burd's' hybrid Actually that's good for me as mine is then less likely to get half inched

Cheers! Although I doubt the nice bike will make an appearance given the weather.

In fact if it's raining on the day I will not be making an appearance, I'm getting rather bored of riding in the rain.

Clever Pun

Il Principe wrote:

Cheers! Although I doubt the nice bike will make an appearance given the weather.

In fact if it's raining on the day I will not be making an appearance, I'm getting rather bored of riding in the rain.

translation: Road water stains my pretty clothes

stuaff

The Viner will be making an appearance. Must clean all the manure off it some time....

Norky

Is this open to (forum) newbies? My brother (who posts as "davis") and I fancy the idea of a social (and sociable?) ride away from our usual haunt (Sussex). If we're welcome, count us in for the 45 miler.

Coriander

I suck at this cycling thing, I really do. Today proved that.

So, to spare myself the mortification of the public humiliation and to allow others to get round the course before it turns dark, I will not come.

Retch

Coriander wrote:

I suck at this cycling thing, I really do. Today proved that.

So, to spare myself the mortification of the public humiliation and to allow others to get round the course before it turns dark, I will not come.

It'd be a real shame if anyone felt they couldn't come because of speed or fitness: it's a social ride not le Tour

DonDaddyD

Norky,

All are welcome. Read through the thread to gauge whether this is something for you.

Corriander, come on... I'll see you Sat 28th, Crystal Palace.

stuaff

Retch wrote:

Coriander wrote:

I suck at this cycling thing, I really do. Today proved that.

So, to spare myself the mortification of the public humiliation and to allow others to get round the course before it turns dark, I will not come.

It'd be a real shame if anyone felt they couldn't come because of speed or fitness: it's a social ride not le Tour

+1. There will be no humiliation. Or else. Come anyway.

Eau Rouge

Coriander wrote:

I suck at this cycling thing, I really do. Today proved that.

So, to spare myself the mortification of the public humiliation and to allow others to get round the course before it turns dark, I will not come.

L-i-T will be there, and she'll be hungover, so you'll be fine.

Bassjunkieuk

DonDaddyD wrote:

Norky,

All are welcome. Read through the thread to gauge whether this is something for you.

Corriander, come on... I'll see you Sat 28th, Crystal Palace.

No you won't the 28th is a Sunday ;-)
Must clean the bike tomorrow, last weeks Sunday ride + cr4p weather this week means the drivetrain is shot to pieces..........

stuaff

Eau Rouge wrote:

Coriander wrote:

I suck at this cycling thing, I really do. Today proved that.

So, to spare myself the mortification of the public humiliation and to allow others to get round the course before it turns dark, I will not come.

L-i-T will be there, and she'll be hungover, so you'll be fine.

Well, LiT was making excuses too....I'm sure I speak for everyone else when I say I hope both ladies honour us with their presence. The more the merrier!

lost_in_thought

Dudes...

I'm so not going to be there.

This won't be a manageable hangover, the kind you can ride with, this will be the kind that requires you to remain horizontal.

So unless someone can lend me a 'bent, I'm out.

Sorry.

Retch

lost_in_thought wrote:

Dudes...

I'm so not going to be there.

This won't be a manageable hangover, the kind you can ride with, this will be the kind that requires you to remain horizontal.

So unless someone can lend me a 'bent, I'm out.

Sorry.

To be honest LiT, we were just hoping you'd come still decked out for a night at School Disco

stuaff

lost_in_thought wrote:

Dudes...

I'm so not going to be there.

This won't be a manageable hangover, the kind you can ride with, this will be the kind that requires you to remain horizontal.

So unless someone can lend me a 'bent, I'm out.

Sorry.

Ho hum....hope you have a good night!