RPCC - Capital-Coast-Capital ride - 14 August

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  • Berns12
    Berns12 Posts: 198
    thebongolian wrote:
    Yeah, not lloking good but wil probably go for it anyway myself. If it's horrible can always turn around somwhere near Dorking or get the train back

    Nothing like the smell of wet and sweaty cyclists in a train carriage :)
  • RaGzMaN
    RaGzMaN Posts: 32
    Thats a good point about just turning around. I still intend to be there with a friend.

    Anyone know how water proof garmins are? Is it best to keep them in the jersey if its hammering it down?
  • Berns12
    Berns12 Posts: 198
    RaGzMaN wrote:
    Thats a good point about just turning around. I still intend to be there with a friend.

    Anyone know how water proof garmins are? Is it best to keep them in the jersey if its hammering it down?

    Garmins are fine in the rain, I wouldn't go swimming down in Brighton with them though.

    I have ridden with them on many rain soaked Surrey rides and 8.5 hours in a sportive in France/Spain of which 6 hours were in heavy rain and it came through unscathed.

    As a caveat, this is my experience, so will let you make your decision as to what you want to do with yours tomorrow.
  • tyskie
    tyskie Posts: 252
    I'll be there as well with my waterproof and train fare home just in case it gets too wet. Hopefully the sun will come out when we get to the beach 8)
  • RaGzMaN
    RaGzMaN Posts: 32
    Hopefully this will be checked within the next 2 hours, with regret im withdrawing. Best of luck on the weather to everyone who takes it on.
  • thebongolian
    thebongolian Posts: 333
    What an excellent ride. Yeah, I got soaked four of times but those were all on the way back. Afraid those of you who couldn't make it missed out a fantastic and moderately epic ride. Photos to follow.

    Steve, James, Nick: hope you enjoyed it as much as I don't feel too stiff or sore tomorrow. Particularly the knee James. Good to have you all along especially Nick for your first RPCC - hope to see you out again soon.

    Berns: good to se you out. As you sawed fixed James' bike. The descent fro Coldharbour looked sketchy as we climbed so hope it didn't cause any problems.
    I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel
  • bondurant
    bondurant Posts: 858
    I'm knackered but had a great time - my first 100 mile+ ride!

    Great to meet you all and I'll definitely be out with you again soon. Sorry for the rather abrupt departure - I wasn't totally sure which was the right way back to Esher.

    Cheers chaps
  • tyskie
    tyskie Posts: 252
    Really enjoyed the ride yesterday despite a couple of thorough soakings on the way back. Managed to get caught in a downpour on the way back from RP as well. Kit washed and drying, just got to give the bike a good clean up today.

    Stats from yesterday http://connect.garmin.com/activity/44490570
    The elevation looks a bit iffy.
  • thebongolian
    thebongolian Posts: 333
    Some photos from yesterday...

    Cake stop in Worthing:

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    Rusper pit stop:

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    Rainbow at the finish in Richmond Park:

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    I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel
  • RaGzMaN
    RaGzMaN Posts: 32
    Nice job, sorry I didnt make it out now. Im getting a decent rain jacket next week so no more excuses.
  • RedGreenBaron
    RedGreenBaron Posts: 232
    Really impressed you stuck with it and went out despite the awful forecast.

    I really hope to join on one of these soon.

    Nick
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    Good effort chaps - sorry I didn't make it out. I feel ashamed...

    Is it time to start planning a ride of the falling leaves?
  • thebongolian
    thebongolian Posts: 333
    Dave - quite possibly. Could try and end up at Look Mum No Hands to watch the actual race. 16 October is the date I believe...
    I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    Now that is a good shout - been thinking about checking that place out for a while...

    Two potential problems:

    It might be a bit late (Italy is a bit different to us weather-wise) :-)

    Do these new fangled cycling cafes sell good old-fashioned ale, or is it all power juices and energy gels?
  • thebongolian
    thebongolian Posts: 333
    I am committed to riding through the winter this year :?

    So gotta get out in October.

    And yes they do serve a variety of ales. According to their website:
      Slag Pils (We chose it because of the name but it tastes great) Veddet Extra Blonde Vedett White Moritz Rothaus Zaffle Frulli Bath Ales Barnstormer Bath Ales Gem Bath Ales Dark Hare Aspall's Suffolk Cider
    I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel
  • Berns12
    Berns12 Posts: 198
    thebongolian wrote:
    I am committed to riding through the winter this year :?

    So gotta get out in October.

    And yes they do serve a variety of ales. According to their website:
      Slag Pils (We chose it because of the name but it tastes great) Veddet Extra Blonde Vedett White Moritz Rothaus Zaffle Frulli Bath Ales Barnstormer Bath Ales Gem Bath Ales Dark Hare Aspall's Suffolk Cider

    Works well with me. LMNH is about 5 mins from my place :) If we are going there, suggest we get there early, so probably the hoonfest route? I have been there a few times. On the final stage of the Tour it was standing room only pretty much after 2.30, but probably with the autumn classics it maybe fine.
  • thebongolian
    thebongolian Posts: 333
    Thread up for this weekend's ride and planning session for a falling leaves run!

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=16408629
    I want to climb like Kenny Van Hummel

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