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@JAH_tim
Greetings and love folks,
Really enjoying the write ups and the general feeling of what a great day out it was....
Talking of which.... Here is my
I got up to TLC HQ at about 8.15 am to say my hello's do the admin and then get going. As soon as I left the Tavern the rain started, so plastic bag on and off I went. I go a bit freestyle with the route and I didn't have my passport so I had decided to leave the East End alone and concentrate on all things Saarf. So my route was follow signs until Loughborough Junction, then Ruskin Park, Peckham Rye, Nunhead, New Cross, Greenwich, then back on track at Maze Hill.
By time got to Ladywell the drizzle had subsided, so that was a result. Talking of which I got back to the pub just before 11 am to be met by the lovely Dave who said over 340 riders had registered and were currently around the route.
After a bit of a break, I headed out for lap number 2. I was feeling full of epic-ness having conquered Canonbie Rd
(what a great view and also what a great Ford Capri on left.....) and Eliot Bank first time, so was feeling rather invincible. However on second lap was beginning to feel tired, so had to walk up the last bit of Canonbie and Eliot which is no disgrace and good to keep the ego in check...
Got back to Crystal Palace with still a hunger for miles, so rode around Dulwich, Brixton, Streatham getting back to the Tavern in time for 3 pm. So caught the end of the Tour of Flanders and then was ready for the main event.
Yes people that is the annual Dave TLC sermon and then the raffle... Here is our great leader in action
I never win anything - which is fine because it is the taking part that counts.... But the third Brixton CC bidon that was thrown just seem to have my name written on it. It bounced on the table in front of me and I pulled off a catch that even the England slips could have managed. Sweet as and thank you...
Then headed back and when reached home I had 61.07 miles on the clock, big smile and many aching limbs....
This ride seems to bring me out of the woodwork on here - er please see the numerous posts in the build up.... It was lovely chatting to everyone and seeing the great TEAM LFGSS in action. You can keep your Sky and Omega Pharma Dubstep. TEAM LFGSS is where it's at....
I'll leave you with a link to a lovely photo of two old bearded cyclists who had been given special permission to be allowed out for the day.... Here they are talking about Gipsy Hill during the Blitz...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fudonet/13679043954/in/set-72157643547425385
Thanks Dave et al for a magnificent ride. Thanks people for making it such a wonderful day out.
Given health and strength, I 'll see you next year...
Peace and Love every time,
Tim