Sat 16th Feb Morning Ride

pangolin
pangolin Posts: 6,666
edited February 2013 in Commuting chat
Weather looks alright though it is a few days away.

40 - 50 miles from RP into Surrey and back anyone? I did this one last week which was 50 almost exactly. Weather looked ok most of the week then it snowed 3 times on the day :)

http://app.strava.com/activities/40284640

Happy to do a litte shorter, different route, whatever.
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    pangolin wrote:
    Weather looks alright though it is a few days away.

    40 - 50 miles from RP into Surrey and back anyone? I did this one last week which was 50 almost exactly. Weather looked ok most of the week then it snowed 3 times on the day :)

    http://app.strava.com/activities/40284640

    Happy to do a litte shorter, different route, whatever.

    If you come through Worcester Park on your way to Surrey, I'll join you there (Subject to a pass from Mrs Sketchley) not sure I can be bothered to cycle to RP first.
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Can't saturday as going to Surbiton Farmer's Market (yes, I am a tosser) but heading out Sunday morning though...
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    And a salad tosser no less.

    Yeah Sketchley that would be fine.
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  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    If anyone's other halves are looking for something to do on the same day, and interested in racing, there is a LWCR meet and greet ride out to Windsor with one of the teams at 9am from Richmond Gate. It's for ladies looking at racing in and around London this year? I'm going, it's a steady ride, around 16mph average, pretty flat, with cake stop :D.
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

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  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    As I can't pull off a dress I'll be giving GBs ride a miss but might be about for this, looks like Box Hill is the steepest thing so would liklely come along on the fixed.
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    Ah cool. I found Leith Hill steeper (too steep for fixed the side I went up last week, but other side might be fine) but we can just do Box a few times if you are on fixed :)
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Could be up for this, although I may be riding with my Brother instead. Will know tomorrow/Friday I think.
  • Blonde Cyclist
    Blonde Cyclist Posts: 328
    Green Brompton wrote:
    If anyone's other halves are looking for something to do on the same day, and interested in racing, there is a LWCR meet and greet ride out to Windsor with one of the teams at 9am from Richmond Gate. It's for ladies looking at racing in and around London this year? I'm going, it's a steady ride, around 16mph average, pretty flat, with cake stop :D.

    LWCR is Sunday, no? Think I may be going along to that...
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  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    Blonde Cyclist wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    If anyone's other halves are looking for something to do on the same day, and interested in racing, there is a LWCR meet and greet ride out to Windsor with one of the teams at 9am from Richmond Gate. It's for ladies looking at racing in and around London this year? I'm going, it's a steady ride, around 16mph average, pretty flat, with cake stop :D.

    LWCR is Sunday, no? Think I may be going along to that...

    Ah, oops!!! Yes, I'm going as well as race training on Sat :)
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

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  • Koncordski
    Koncordski Posts: 1,009
    On the one hand this goes right past my front door, on the other it's Saturday morning :?
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Bunch of puffs.

    I'm out cycling with mates at 7am Sunday morning. We're 'ard up North we are.


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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Ooh you big bunch of brutes.
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    iPete wrote:
    As I can't pull off a dress I'll be giving GBs ride a miss but might be about for this, looks like Box Hill is the steepest thing so would liklely come along on the fixed.

    Leith Hill is fair bit steeper, which if your on FG/SS (as am I) is the gotcha, it's 7% ish average compared to Box's 5% but unlike Box has more varablity if memory serves, ie steeper ramps. lovely road around Leith Hill from bottom of white down to Dorking.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Sorry I'm out....
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  • edds
    edds Posts: 156
    I am potentially interested. What time were you thinking of setting off?
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    I'm pretty open to suggestions. 9?
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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    pangolin wrote:
    I'm pretty open to suggestions. 9?

    9? :shock: I though you said "morning" ride. :wink:
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    Um. Yep? I can do earlier, I don't mind. But 9 is in the morning last time I checked.

    Anyway vermin you are not invited, as you are directly above me on the stats board :)
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,894
    He'd be even further ahead if he rode down for that.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    I would come along if we could be back by 11. Which I know is an ask.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    Veronese68 wrote:
    He'd be even further ahead if he rode down for that.

    There's a thought...
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    cyclingprop wrote:
    I would come along if we could be back by 11. Which I know is an ask.

    Back in Kingston? We could start at 7:30 and not waste any time eating cake, and make that fine. Last week's was 3:34 total and that was with 25 mins stopped.

    Other people still interested?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I'm still up for this and happier with an early start. I will leave you after Box Hill though as I prefer to head back via Epsom & the Horton Roundabouts. Not a fan of the A Roads your route takes for the return.
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    I just took that route because I was following signs. More than happy to go back another way if you can lead, those were the worst roads.
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  • edds
    edds Posts: 156
    I can do 7:30 if 7:30 is required. I would also vote a Headly - Epsom - Horton route, its much nicer.
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    Cool 7:30 it is. Where shall we meet? Kingston Gate good for people? Or Market Place?
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Will be coming frmo New Cross. Can someone make it obvious? I am unfamiliar with Kingston.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Here's a route I use:

    http://connect.garmin.com/course/2876907

    Anyone object if my Brother comes along? He's relatively new to cycling but can manage 50 miles no probe. If he's slowing the group then I'll drop of with him.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Will be coming frmo New Cross. Can someone make it obvious? I am unfamiliar with Kingston.
    Blimey, that's keen. 15 miles from New Cross to Kingston to start at 7.30. Just head out with the Paragons at 9 from Herne Hill and I'll see you there :)
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,666
    Yeah that's fine IlP, I was concerned I would be slowing you down :)

    cyclingprop, do you know where the market place is?
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