London Ride with TORM (Hushovd) date to be confirmed

ugo.santalucia

No, it's not the former World Champion, but one of the two guys behind the cycling apparel brand Torm.
The idea is to meet up at Clapham Junction station armed with a bicycle that can take a bit of light off road, the uglier the better and head towards Richmond Park Tamsin trail/Thames Path/Hampton Court/Esher Common and back. There will also be a lunch break were mr Torm will show some ideas on how to improve their cycling jerseys and we can give him feedback based on what we would like.
We are aiming for a friday, either the 14th or 21st of November, late morning start and back in the early afternoon, to avoid rush hour restrictions for bicycles on train.
Nothing strenuous, no Strava KoM chasing or chain gangs, just a relaxed pace ride... there will be a bit of mud, so don't be a cry baby and leave the immaculate electronic bike at home, take the other one.

Torm

ugo.santalucia wrote:

No, it's not the former World Champion, but one of the two guys behind the cycling apparel brand Torm.
The idea is to meet up at Clapham Junction station armed with a bicycle that can take a bit of light off road, the uglier the better and head towards Richmond Park Tamsin trail/Thames Path/Hampton Court/Esher Common and back. There will also be a lunch break were mr Torm will show some ideas on how to improve their cycling jerseys and we can give him feedback based on what we would like.
We are aiming for a friday, either the 14th or 21st of November, late morning start and back in the early afternoon, to avoid rush hour restrictions for bicycles on train.
Nothing strenuous, no Strava KoM chasing or chain gangs, just a relaxed pace ride... there will be a bit of mud, so don't be a cry baby and leave the immaculate electronic bike at home, take the other one.

Yep...be good to hear your views on what people want.

ugo.santalucia

So shall we say 14th?

Can you make 10:30 AM with the train?

Torm

Al's off work on the 14th so its not ideal as it just leaves our 2 mechanics to run our bike shop....but I can do it. Train gets in at 10.22 if it's on time and I'll have to get out by about 2:30 to meet with train cycling regulations !!

ugo.santalucia

Torm wrote:

Al's off work on the 14th so its not ideal as it just leaves our 2 mechanics to run our bike shop....but I can do it. Train gets in at 10.22 if it's on time and I'll have to get out by about 2:30 to meet with train cycling regulations !!

Works for me...
Let's see if there is any other taker who can help you with the jersey designs...

ANyone?

Torm

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Torm wrote:

Al's off work on the 14th so its not ideal as it just leaves our 2 mechanics to run our bike shop....but I can do it. Train gets in at 10.22 if it's on time and I'll have to get out by about 2:30 to meet with train cycling regulations !!

Works for me...
Let's see if there is any other taker who can help you with the jersey designs...

ANyone?

I know its not easy as its a weekday but I can always come up again...you'll find me around in town on days that Arsenal play at home

ugo.santalucia

I suspect week day or weekend won;t make much difference... in my experience on this forum they're good at talking cycling, but in practice....

Torm

ugo.santalucia wrote:

I suspect week day or weekend won;t make much difference... in my experience on this forum they're good at talking cycling, but in practice....

It's probably best to consider moving this to a weekend as more people will be able to come along...shall we take a look at the calendar and find a better date ?

ugo.santalucia

Sure, I am quite easy

menthel

Would be interested in joining- I have quite a bit of torm stuff (short sleeved and long sleeved tops (2 of each I think) and a ls base. Only problem is my lack of off-road capable bike!

Will watch for dates.

ugo.santalucia

menthel wrote:

Would be interested in joining- I have quite a bit of torm stuff (short sleeved and long sleeved tops (2 of each I think) and a ls base. Only problem is my lack of off-road capable bike!

Will watch for dates.

I am open to a road ride, but starting from Clapham Junction and keeping it within 3 hours or so is a bit hard to be honest. On the contrary, I know enough woodland to make a short, mostly traffic free yet interesting ride well within the M25

menthel

No problem. If a set stop/chat place is set I can always meet up there. Unless I end up with a cross or mt bike...

kingstonian

Torm wrote:

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Torm wrote:

Al's off work on the 14th so its not ideal as it just leaves our 2 mechanics to run our bike shop....but I can do it. Train gets in at 10.22 if it's on time and I'll have to get out by about 2:30 to meet with train cycling regulations !!

Works for me...
Let's see if there is any other taker who can help you with the jersey designs...

ANyone?

I know its not easy as its a weekday but I can always come up again...you'll find me around in town on days that Arsenal play at home

Oh dear, didn't know we had a gooner in our midst..........

Torm

Kingstonian wrote:

Torm wrote:

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Torm wrote:

Al's off work on the 14th so its not ideal as it just leaves our 2 mechanics to run our bike shop....but I can do it. Train gets in at 10.22 if it's on time and I'll have to get out by about 2:30 to meet with train cycling regulations !!

Works for me...
Let's see if there is any other taker who can help you with the jersey designs...

ANyone?

I know its not easy as its a weekday but I can always come up again...you'll find me around in town on days that Arsenal play at home

Oh dear, didn't know we had a gooner in our midst..........

I know, I know...cant help where you're born....another mile and I'd have been Orient !