Rapha CC Regent's Park ride - 16th August

Ben6899
Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
edited August 2012 in Commuting chat
Anyone here joining the Rapha CC (London) ride to Regent's Park this evening?

From the website, it's going to be a weekly run out 1830 from the shop in Soho and back about 2000. I won't be able to get to the shop for 1830, but would like to get involved.
Ben

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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    you've just reminded me to avoid the park tonight and every thursday now. thanks
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  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    Damnit, this is too short notice. I'll never be able to grow a handlebar moustache in time.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    So it's for people who can afford rapha, who can get to regent's park at 18:30.

    Who are these people?
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Shalln't be there, though I have the perfect bike for it now. Condor with track wheels and Campag Pista is the bare minimum for a pootle from Soho to Regents Park wtih a rollie and an espresso.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Okay. Forget I asked.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    I feel bad now :(.


    (still want to know who these people are mind).
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Well I can't afford Rapha (well I can, but I choose not to), but I thought it might be a nice idea seeing as Regent's Park is where I fit in my midweek miles.
    Ben

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Ben6899 wrote:
    Well I can't afford Rapha (well I can, but I choose not to), but I thought it might be a nice idea seeing as Regent's Park is where I fit in my midweek miles.

    Wouldn't some kind of rapha attire be a prerequisite?
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Ben6899 wrote:
    Well I can't afford Rapha (well I can, but I choose not to), but I thought it might be a nice idea seeing as Regent's Park is where I fit in my midweek miles.

    Wouldn't some kind of rapha attire be a prerequisite?

    I have a beard, so that be enough. I can also assert that I am using Rapha chamois cream.
    Ben

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    :lol:
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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Phew! I'm planning to do laps of RP this evening, but I should be done before they get there.

    I'm not sure the outer ring is the best place for a large group of cyclists to be riding. It can get a bit crowded when you find yourself in a group of just seven or eight!
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Phew! I'm planning to do laps of RP this evening, but I should be done before they get there.

    I'm not sure the outer ring is the best place for a large group of cyclists to be riding. It can get a bit crowded when you find yourself in a group of just seven or eight!
    i completely agree with this. some numpty almost took me out near the american embassy on sunday morning.

    last lap so was having a bit of a cool down, bell piece on a scott hybrid with front suspension tried to over take me just as i was pulling out to get round the parked car. i did my usual look over my shoulder to check its clear before moving out and as a i did i noticed he was steaming up and was about 1/3 of the way down my bike giving me little room to manouever as there was a female cyclist who id gained on also about to move around the parked vehicle.

    i was about 100 back from the car so i got out the saddle and sprinted through a gap that he hadn't quite managed to fill yet and away from him and her.

    At the lights which were red, he stopped got off his bike and walked along the pavement before doing a running jump back on and away. Couldnt even wait 30seconds for the lights to change.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Phew! I'm planning to do laps of RP this evening, but I should be done before they get there.

    I'm not sure the outer ring is the best place for a large group of cyclists to be riding. It can get a bit crowded when you find yourself in a group of just seven or eight!

    Keep an eye out for me!

    I kind of agree. I am going to do my own laps and watch from afar to see what develops. If it seems okay, then next week I will join in. :)
    Ben

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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Saying "I shalln't be there" wasn't saying I'd not be seen dead there, just that I'll not be there. I've done a few LFGSS bridges ride and have a hipster bike so can't really turn my nose up :D

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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    dhope wrote:
    Saying "I shalln't be there" wasn't saying I'd not be seen dead there, just that I'll not be there. I've done a few LFGSS bridges ride and have a hipster bike so can't really turn my nose up :D

    I know. :)
    Ben

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    What constitutes a hipster bike?
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    What constitutes a hipster bike?
    Fixed. You have one too, especially when you're wearing the deck shoes ;)
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Winning.

    I guess it being SS knocks a few points off?
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Winning.

    I guess it being SS knocks a few points off?
    Yeah, but not wearing a helmet wins them back
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    A Kona Paddywagon isn't a hipster bike - nor is a Condor Tempo. They're too functional.

    This is a hipster bike

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Phew. I was worried I was arriving appropriately late to the post-modern cultural dead end I read so much academic guff about when I was a student....
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  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    Anyone want to buy my, I mean my mates FG/SS for the occasion?

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  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Anyone want to buy my, I mean my mates FG/SS for the occasion?
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Anyone want to buy my, I mean my mates FG/SS for the occasion?

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Sod that.

    Build your own online:

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/ca ... T_BIKESHOP
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  • jds_1981
    jds_1981 Posts: 1,858
    dhope wrote:
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Anyone want to buy my, I mean my mates FG/SS for the occasion?
    Careful buyers, that bike doesn't spin below 120rpm. Must have fast legs!

    Looks like it's running about 10 GI ;)
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    jds_1981 wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Anyone want to buy my, I mean my mates FG/SS for the occasion?
    Careful buyers, that bike doesn't spin below 120rpm. Must have fast legs!

    Looks like it's running about 10 GI ;)
    Careful jds, Pitchshifter has embarrassed men for less :D
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  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    Being 6ft 2 and blessed with twiglet legs, 69 gear inches is enough for me! Well it was, now I manage to mash a 53t to work.. :)
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Ben6899 wrote:
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Phew! I'm planning to do laps of RP this evening, but I should be done before they get there.

    I'm not sure the outer ring is the best place for a large group of cyclists to be riding. It can get a bit crowded when you find yourself in a group of just seven or eight!

    Keep an eye out for me!

    I kind of agree. I am going to do my own laps and watch from afar to see what develops. If it seems okay, then next week I will join in. :)

    I quite like finding myself in a little group as it tends to push me and makes battling into the wind less soul destroying. Although, I must remember not to try and be too big a hero by taking my turn at the front on the incline section as twice now I've found myself dropped at the top. I just think too large a group can be a little dodgy considering it's still a public road.

    Maybe they'll have the sense to split into several groups so good luck to them! I suspect there will be some very pretty bikes and some excellent facial hair on that outing.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Although, I must remember not to try and be too big a hero by taking my turn at the front on the incline section as twice now I've found myself dropped at the top. I just think too large a group can be a little dodgy considering it's still a public road.

    Maybe they'll have the sense to split into several groups so good luck to them! I suspect there will be some very pretty bikes and some excellent facial hair on that outing.

    That uphill drag on the east is where I dish out the hurt! :D

    And I expect you're very correct.
    Ben

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