The Embankment Race

mozejo

I've just moved from Dulwich to Putney and am now commuting down the Embankment in the evening , having used the Walworth Road previously . I cannot believe the intensity of the ride and the behaviour of all the road users I have seen . For once in my life I almost long for the safe behaviour of motorists in SE London.

Still , it hasn't half increased my average speed / effort which can only be a good thing.

cjcp

Howdy!

See here:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... tart=29000

mozejo

Crikey that's a lot of posts .
I promise to chase everyone down as hard as I can . Chased a guy on a De Rosa tonight and thought ' ooh that's too nice a bike for this ' . Was properly jealous though . Are you on the road 6 ish and if so how will I recognise you cjcp ?

cjcp

Yep, it's a thread which keeps people on their toes.

I'm on Embankment around 6-ish. I'm on a red Sigma. You?

mozejo

Haven't seen you as you probably whooshed past me somewhere .I join at Blackfriars Bridge and go all the way down to the New Kings Road . I am the classic overweight middle aged man in Lycra who shouldn't wear it but does , riding a Giant SCR2 but enjoying myself even though terrified .

andrewlwood

Occasionally I'm coming down the Embankment at that time (north or south?) - Trek 2.3, green rucksack, sweating profusely.

cjcp

mozejo wrote:

Haven't seen you as you probably whooshed past me somewhere .I join at Blackfriars Bridge and go all the way down to the New Kings Road . I am the classic overweight middle aged man in Lycra who shouldn't wear it but does , riding a Giant SCR2 but enjoying myself even though terrified .

I've been off the road for the last few weeks, but I'm sometimes in Kingston Wheelers kit, with a hi-viz ruck sack cover. I've spotted one or two Giants on that route, so will keep an eye out. Say "hello" if you see me :-)