Richmond Park - icy?

chadders81
chadders81 Posts: 744
edited February 2012 in Commuting chat
I really fancy a spin round RP this weekend as I've not cycled much this week.

Does anybody know if it's prone to patches of ice? There's some properly fast corners there where I wouldn't like to meet anything slippery.

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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Should be okay since it's been dry, i didn't notice any worrysome bits this mourning.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I wouldn't like to meet anything slippery.

    Can't guarantee that wont happen, sailor.
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  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    It's normally pretty good, and the main loop gets well-salted. Was certainly totally safe this morning, including the road across the middle.

    That said, why not slow down a bit for the corners just in case? Doesn't stop you having a good ride...
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    It is possible to go slow down Broomfield? By no means do I throw myself down it (haven't got the bollocks) but unless you're on the brakes all the way, you're going to pick up some speed.

    If anybody fancies a few laps, give me a shout.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Rode through about an hour ago. Was fine.

    Fwiw, I rode around the trail about 8am two-three weeks ago. The water in the bottle started to ice up, but there were plenty of folks riding round. I've only ever come off once due to ice in six years of riding there.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • JimboPlob
    JimboPlob Posts: 397
    Any ice ikley this morning?
  • JimboPlob
    JimboPlob Posts: 397
    All good, no signs of ice
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Ahhhh - this thread is making me feel bad for not getting out today but I'm just too hungover.

    Doubt it's cold enough for ice today. No wind either, looks dry - perfect weather.

    But, like I said, too hungover. This is helping me justify not getting off my arse.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Chadders81 wrote:
    Ahhhh - this thread is making me feel bad for not getting out today but I'm just too hungover.

    Doubt it's cold enough for ice today. No wind either, looks dry - perfect weather.

    But, like I said, too hungover. This is helping me justify not getting off my ars*.

    If it's any consolation, I've not been there, either, and I live a three minute ride from the Park. I got drenched this morning trying to stop the water flowing when my neighbour's pipes burst, the feet got cold, and I thought, "Fcuk that for a game of soldiers".

    I'll probably be going out later, though. :mrgreen:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Can't wait for the lighter evenings when I can go on my way home from work and get a couple of laps in.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    +1.

    I definitely won't be going out tonight. Went on the turbo instead.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    cjcp wrote:
    +1.

    I definitely won't be going out tonight. Went on the turbo instead.

    I'm drinking doombar & tribute watching TV and messing with new Linux distros
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
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  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Think my next purchase needs to be a turbo. Is it not a pain in the arse to change tyres so you don't wear out decent road rubber?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    My specialist area is knackering or wearing out wheelsets, so I've a very slightly warped rear wheel I use only for the turbo. Worth picking a cheap wheel off ebay or in the Classifieds section.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."

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