Slow Rides For Unfit People - Rutland ROAD Ride Sun 9th Sept

kangaroo

thank goodness for that, for a minute i thought we were going to have to call the whole thing off

maloo

Dont worry I will be taking hundreds of pictures

bamba

Wil be coming along , got the day off ,plus one other at least,is it still the same route as shown page 5 or 6 ?
can the map be re posted at all with markers on to show direction at all ??

sparrowlegs78

i'll have my camera too...just to shw you al what you look like from the rear
Caz xx

davewalsh

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

i'll have my camera too...just to shw you al what you look like from the rear
Caz xx

Better bring a wide angle lens

sparrowlegs78

I'll be that far behind I could fit an elephants arse on the photo
Caz xx

Cheshley

bamba wrote:

Wil be coming along , got the day off ,plus one other at least,is it still the same route as shown page 5 or 6 ?
can the map be re posted at all with markers on to show direction at all ??

I have no idea..........

Maybe someone who knows how Bikely works can answer this one....? The route is still the same, there are a couple of options on how we get up Win Hill but it's not far off.

Caz has the photo situation sorted, she's bringing her Hubby to walk alongside us and take pics

kangaroo

will he wait for us to catch up

sparrowlegs78

He'll be behind too, with his hernia, bunion and bad temper he's carrying
Caz xx

Cheshley

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

He'll be behind too, with his hernia, bunion and bad temper he's carrying
Caz xx

markd73

hi all, sounds like a good day out, id like to tag along if poss. larry im from reading also, could share a ride, i'll drive, share fuel costs?

a nice half of shandy post ride sounds good too!!

Cheshley

markd73 wrote:

hi all, sounds like a good day out, id like to tag along if poss. larry im from reading also, could share a ride, i'll drive, share fuel costs?

a nice half of shandy post ride sounds good too!!

That sounds like a hell of an early start to get from Reading!!!! Looking forward to seeing you guys there.

markd73

worth the early start to take my bike for a walk in the peaks!!

am also coming up the week after to ride with a couple of mates who are local, this will be my recconaissance to see what they have in store for me! looking forward to it

Frostys

Bloody hell... ya get stucj at work for a few days and miss three pages of posts. This sounds like its turning into an epic day out.

Does the Peak District know whats gonna hit it... me thinks i'd better find my bike btw has anyone got a spare chain for me sturmy archer?

sparrowlegs78

I've bought me spare brake pads, gonna get my spare chain links and knee pads tomorrow and a bag of courage as well will be needed
Caz xx

Frostys

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

I've bought me spare brake pads, gonna get my spare chain links and knee pads tomorrow and a bag of courage as well will be needed
Caz xx

Knee pads???? are you of those gnarly go hard or go home flowing through the berms sorts caz????

sparrowlegs78

Urm, no more of the fall off and break kind of rider
Caz xx

Frostys

@ DaveWalsh

Any chance of a Greenhalghs meat and potato pie please I'm in exile down here in the South and suffering severe withdrawal symptoms :roll: I'll sort ya out on the ride

Frostys

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Urm, no more of the fall off and break kind of rider
Caz xx

hehehe.... I know what ya mean its a bugger pedalling in bubblewrap

sparrowlegs78

oohhhh bubblewrap...hummm, safe AND dry and fun..could there be a market for a new riding suit here ??
Caz xxx

maloo

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

oohhhh bubblewrap...hummm, safe AND dry and fun..could there be a market for a new riding suit here ??
Caz xxx

lol you mean something like this ...

sparrowlegs78

maloo wrote:

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

oohhhh bubblewrap...hummm, safe AND dry and fun..could there be a market for a new riding suit here ??
Caz xxx

lol you mean something like this ...

Dammit!!! foiled in my plans for fame and fortune
Caz xx

kangaroo

ill be wearing pads as well, so your not on your own

davewalsh

Frostys wrote:

@ DaveWalsh

Any chance of a Greenhalghs meat and potato pie please I'm in exile down here in the South and suffering severe withdrawal symptoms :roll: I'll sort ya out on the ride

I'm sure I could sort one out. My office overlooks the bakery, That's why I always have the windows open when the wind is blowing my way

Cheshley

davewalsh wrote:

Frostys wrote:

@ DaveWalsh

Any chance of a Greenhalghs meat and potato pie please I'm in exile down here in the South and suffering severe withdrawal symptoms :roll: I'll sort ya out on the ride

I'm sure I could sort one out. My office overlooks the bakery, That's why I always have the windows open when the wind is blowing my way

One..............................? Have you seen how many people are coming....?

CraigXXL

Pies too, I can't wait.

Cheshley

Just read back through the posts and with the additional 2 people who I know that haven't posted here, if everyone who has expressed an interest i this ride turns up there will be 28 people.

should be a good day

CraigXXL

Might be worth splitting into two groups if anyone else has local knowledge to lead a pack.

Cheshley

CraigXXL wrote:

Might be worth splitting into two groups if anyone else has local knowledge to lead a pack.

I had already given this some thought.

There is always the matter of those who are in front having to wait so long for the other to catch up that they are getting cold and legs are seizing up but I would prefer to keep the ride as described, a slow ride at the pace of the slowest rider. There will naturally be some spreading out as we ride but I hope that those in front won't get too far out. If this is the case I'm sure we can sort something out as we go along.

Unless anyone has any other suggestions...?

Cheshley

I hope everyone who is planning on bringing a camera has read this........

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/h ... -pro-25068