Ride Around London

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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Yep, registration starts at 6 and start times are from 7-8.30am... Not sure what I'll be wearing yet, haven't picked out the outfit! Depends on the weather I suppose... I'll let you know closer to the time so you might be able to spot me... Will also send you a PM with my number....
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  • rebs
    rebs Posts: 891
    I'm down to ride this. But I've just been given chance to sort some trainign out which is hard to turn down. I'll know ifI'm able to make it tonight.

    Am registered n stuff so hopefullyI'll be init
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Weather's looking like it's going to be nice!
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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Weather's looking like it's going to be nice!

    Thank God! Imagine if it was last Sunday!
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Weather's looking like it's going to be nice!

    Thank God! Imagine if it was last Sunday!

    I don't think I'll bother if it's like that.... I can't imagine doing 115-120 miles in p*ssing rain all day...
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I should get to registration about 7.45am if anyone is still around then?

    doing it with a couple of mates. One string rider, one not so strong rider (I'm in the middle). Would be glad to have a BR convoy going if people are up for it. Say 12mph (not including cake stops?)
    Dolan Mythos
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    I've perhaps foolishly agreed to be there at 6:30 for an early set off. I've just realised I'll look like a liquorish allsort as all my gear at the moment seems to be black or white. I'll be on the no decal, gloss black Equilibrium. Do say hi if you spot me.
  • rebs
    rebs Posts: 891
    I'll be decked in Cycling club Hackney Kit. I think we'll bringing our own peloton along for this!

    Say hi to the dude on the black and white Felt
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I should get to registration about 7.45am if anyone is still around then?

    doing it with a couple of mates. One string rider, one not so strong rider (I'm in the middle). Would be glad to have a BR convoy going if people are up for it. Say 12mph (not including cake stops?)

    Sounds good but 12 mph?! Surely we could walk it faster than that!
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Headhuunter wrote:
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I should get to registration about 7.45am if anyone is still around then?

    doing it with a couple of mates. One string rider, one not so strong rider (I'm in the middle). Would be glad to have a BR convoy going if people are up for it. Say 12mph (not including cake stops?)

    Sounds good but 12 mph?! Surely we could walk it faster than that!


    I'm just hedging my bets... I reckon 15mph avg. with stops, chat and general farting around.
    Dolan Mythos
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Right it now appears I'm around this weekend, but hadn't previously expected to be. I can register on the morning... but with a longest ride this year of 65 miles... how achievable is 115? (And how realistic is getting up at 5 to be at ED for 6?)
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I've just called and changed my start location to Windsor! Will do 30 miles in the Surrey Hills beforehand to make up for it but was going to be a mega-faff getting to Herne Hill for so early in the morning. Will ride back from Lea Valley too to make a 120 mile day (or at least from Liverpool St). Don't fancy Edmonton too much.
    Dolan Mythos
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Herne hill is easy. It's just an achievability thing for me.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    you'll be fine. Just take it nice and slow. The food stops are pretty frequent so you can always stop for 20 minutes each pit stop and stretch it out.
    Dolan Mythos
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Have fun guys.

    Shame I can't head out with you lot!
    _
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Right it now appears I'm around this weekend, but hadn't previously expected to be. I can register on the morning... but with a longest ride this year of 65 miles... how achievable is 115? (And how realistic is getting up at 5 to be at ED for 6?)

    Never in my life have I ridden more than 60 miles in one go, but doing an imperial century was one of my goals for this year. For one reason or another I've been unable to do rides on Saturdays or Sundays up until now and so I thought I would grab this last chance. I'm mildly nervous, but I feel strong and I know I have the mental capacity to keep going, so barring a mechanical or an accident, I'm sure I can make it. I'm even aiming to be close to seven hours, but we shall see how close I get to that.

    Go for it!
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Herne hill is easy. It's just an achievability thing for me.
    This.

    Still, I'm leaning toward being there and giving the full distance a go.
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  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    My group will realistically make 14mph average. That makes for an 8 hour ride including stops, which I hope will be minimal otherwise we'll edge down to 12mph. Starting at 7 (hopefully) means we'll finish at 3 and still have plenty of time to get home before it gets dark.

    As before I'll be on the white and black Fuji in Kingston Wheelers gear, rider 194. We should be at HH by 6:30. I'm more than happy for a few BR's to join our gang and then either peel off the front if its too slow or stick with us.

    @dhope and cyclingprop: I'll keep an eye out for you at the start.

    @Johny_T and Rebs, will have to rely on you seeing me/us as I have no idea what you look like!

    BTW, I've split the GPX course into 4 manageable files between each feed station. Otherwise my Garmin would have serious issues processing it. PM me your email if you want me to send you them.
    FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.
  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    As I've been able to get back onto the bike this week and commute in, I'm going to stick to my guns and attempt the full distance, there's a few places I can easily bail out if the collarbone gives me too much jip!

    Say hi if you spy a bloke on a white hub geared genesis.
    Marmalade
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Sod it I'm (probably) in. WR - ill pm you my email, would appreciate the files. And if you don't mind a Tagalong for a bit...?

    I'll be the rugby shaped thing on a Madone.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Sod it I'm (probably) in. WR - ill pm you my email, would appreciate the files. And if you don't mind a Tagalong for a bit...?

    I'll be the rugby shaped thing on a Madone.
    Sent. Will keep an eye out for you and you're more than welcome to tag along.
    FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Cheers :).
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Have fun all!

    Just remember, I'm all black and white. My mate will be on a white BMC of some description.

    Last one across the line is a DDD!
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Have fun all!

    Just remember, I'm all black and white. My mate will be on a white BMC of some description.

    Last one across the line is a DDD!

    Like a minstrel?
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Have fun all!

    Just remember, I'm all black and white. My mate will be on a white BMC of some description.

    Last one across the line is a DDD!

    Like a minstrel?

    Yes, but a slightly more PC version.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I'll probably aim for 18 or so average speed...anyone else aiming at that want to join me?
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I'm starting at Windsor, getting there for 9am so will presumably set off at 9.30am. If that means you're coming through Windsor around that time HH then I'll be aiming for that too (not including stops obviously) or maybe just under.

    I'm on a black carbon Dolan, campag naturally.
    Blue LS rapha jersey. white helmet.
    about 6'2"
    Dolan Mythos
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I'm starting at Windsor, getting there for 9am so will presumably set off at 9.30am. If that means you're coming through Windsor around that time HH then I'll be aiming for that too (not including stops obviously) or maybe just under.

    I'm on a black carbon Dolan, campag naturally.
    Blue LS rapha jersey. white helmet.
    about 6'2"
    Ok I'll look out for you. I'll be on a 2007 focus Cayo, haven't decided what I'm wearing yet, will post later...
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Headhuunter wrote:
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I'm starting at Windsor, getting there for 9am so will presumably set off at 9.30am. If that means you're coming through Windsor around that time HH then I'll be aiming for that too (not including stops obviously) or maybe just under.

    I'm on a black carbon Dolan, campag naturally.
    Blue LS rapha jersey. white helmet.
    about 6'2"
    Ok I'll look out for you. I'll be on a 2007 focus Cayo, haven't decided what I'm wearing yet, will post later...
    Will aim to get there around the time WR and CP are there, i.e. 7am. What time are you starting HH?
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Ps just washed the Madone. Rains on the way boys.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?

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