2014-04-06 The London Classic

Just pinged my wet the bed notice through to the cobblemonster.
Only just got back on the bike after almost three weeks off and I need to ease back into things, so gonna do bridges the night before. If any of you are double dipping I'll see you at kew bridge, otherwise....

Enjoy the ride

I'm also out. Cobblemeister has my place. Hope you guys enjoy it!

Let the bedwettings commence in...3....2.....oh wait... :P

Don't know if its the weather, smog or something else - I have a raft of cancellations today - if anybody wants a place please PM me or email Cobblemonster@thelondonclassic.org

the forecast will improve
over the next 48 hrs ;-)
#alwaystheoptimist

Greetings folks,

Well now in response to above ( #499) question from inchpincher - now it's JAH tim's hair care topical tips....

Re ' Tim, have you ever considered rearranging your barnet into a more aero shape a la sperm helmet?' The answer is it's been 46 years since I have rocked the sperm helmet look, as we all have at the beginning of our time on this earth...

It is as you see it for practical reasons. I like to have it all tied up out of the way and covered. That does result in a

but I'm happy that way...

Peace and Love,
Tim

the forecast will improve
over the next 48 hrs ;-)
#alwaystheoptimist

This in spades. Sun is guaranteed for the Classic. It's like a law of nature or summat.

We'll all be moaning on Monday about catching the sun. You mark my words. Red faces all round (one way or another!)

That is the spirit pootsmanuva....

As I read your post, the sun came out in SW4

Seee! If it wasn't the truth about sunshine and the Classic, I wouldn't bother knowing it! ; )

I'll wear a heavy raincoat, ignore the factor 50 and forget my sunglasses.

= guaranteed sun :-)

Is anyone going from the Bromley area and fancy showing me the way to the start?

Or any suggested easy to follow routes to the start?

Bromley>>>>>>>>>>>>>, Beckenham>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>, Penge / Anerley>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>, Crystal Palace>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>, Gipsy Hill.
You are looking for this building

Just follow the sunshine...

I'll wear a heavy raincoat, ignore the factor 50 and forget my sunglasses.

= guaranteed sun :-)

Thanks BN! We appreciate your efforts!

Greetings folks,

Now then weather watch again........

It is going to be lovely and sunny guaranteed. But what with all this Saharan dusty fog about please take care. Here is the view from Canonbie Road this morning

Please take care... hopefully it should clear a bit before Sunday......

Give thanks,
Tim

cafewanda, tesco clapham south , 8:45? to early/late?
theo

NEWSFLASH

Sir Bradley to visit us at the London Classic

Yes the Tour de France winner and sharp suited Olympic bell-ringer will be making an appearance on Sunday at the London Classic.

Here he is in training for the ride.

Hydration is very important...

He will be

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er on the telly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/26854421

Sir Bradley is no stranger to South London. Here he is on a recent trip to Tooting Broadway giving it the full Wolfie Smith tribute

Power to the people......

oh... I was hoping he'd carry me up Canonbie.

cafewanda, tesco clapham south , 8:45? to early/late?
theo

Fine by me! See you then.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast-video/26871431
Jay Wynne agrees damp start but pretty dry on Sunday in London..

Greetings and love to each and every one,

Well this thread started on 09.01.14 and to date has 519 replies / posts. Probably over 400 of these have been from yours truly... Why? Well to keep the interest up and the thread bumping along nicely.... And now as we head around the final corner to the start of this great event. This will be the last post from me this side of the ride.

Er right, thanks people...

You can feel the excitement for the top athletes taking part in the London Classic building

I went last night to check in with Brixton Cycles and get some energy bars - yes really.... There was lots of talk of the ride, and lots more talk about the apres ride!

So have a good couple of days and see you out on the road or back at the Gipsy Hill Tavern on Sunday.

Let us give thanks to Dave et al from The London Classic for all the hard work that has, and will be done, to make sure that we and the others doing this ride all have a great time.

ALLEZ ALLEZ TEAM LFGSS !!!

Peace and love always,
Tim

looking forward to sunday.

sadly my track rig died yesterday. my beloved Felt TK2 is no more. four years of hard riding had somehow persuaded the drive side chain stay to say au revoir to the BB shell.

will be on the geared rig. but may commit to not changing gear for the ride to keep the spirit alive.

Mad props if you do jonny! Or mad spinny on the downs.

Just pinged my wet the bed notice through to the cobblemonster.
Only just got back on the bike after almost three weeks off and I need to ease back into things, so gonna do bridges the night before. If any of you are double dipping I'll see you at kew bridge, otherwise....

Enjoy the ride

Was looking forward to seeing you A.

Skully, was looking forward to it as well, always good to be part of the forum contingent bobbing over the cobbles...

Make sure little skully gets ice cream in hackney this time round..

my beloved Felt TK2 is no more.

Sad times :-(