2014-07-12 Dunwich Dynamo XXII

The Met Off is saying only 25 - 45% chance of precipitation (about halfway along the route between midnight and 7am), and even then only light showers

Doing it whatever the weather, have wet weather gear and I'll be with my bro, secretly wanted to do it in the rain, SPIRIT OF THE BLITZ

It will be wet but warm enough, just keep a regular pace and you will be fine

Might not go for a swim, though.

Looked on the met office website, looks like the rainstorm will be spreading from west to east, so if you're arriving around 7:00ish, might manage to avoid a soaking. I mainly just want it to stay dry so my mate doesn't bail!

Stolen from gifs thread:

Good news: while rain is quite likely, the rampaging dinosaur forecast is completely clear, for the whole weekend.

Alpkit drybag on my bars will pack a change of clothes.

Looked on the met office website, looks like the rainstorm will be spreading from west to east, so if you're arriving around 7:00ish, might manage to avoid a soaking. I mainly just want it to stay dry so my mate doesn't bail!

Ditto

Who could you possibly be talking about..

:p

The worry is not so much riding in the rain (tho I'm not too enthusiastic about the idea) but more once we get there. The pub and caff can only hold so many and sitting on a beach in the rain waiting for the coaches will be a bit shit.

Now wondering if taking a tent is a good idea.

For on the day decisions go here: raintoday.co.uk .

You still in nic?

You still in nic?

yup, my forecast says a storm on Saturday afternoon then light rain overnight. So I'll try to dodge the storm and put up with the rain.

Good luck everyone riding tomoro - done it twice (but not around this year) - its brilliant. You might start to feel a bit delusional around 3-5am, but see it thru!

The worry is not so much riding in the rain (tho I'm not too enthusiastic about the idea) but more once we get there. The pub and caff can only hold so many and sitting on a beach in the rain waiting for the coaches will be a bit shit.

This^

Part of the joy is sitting outside the pub at the start, the pubs en route, the pub at the end and enjoying a beer in the sunshine while waiting for the bikes to arrive.

If you're still on the fence, have a look at this BuzzFeed Community Post I made http://buzzfeed.com/howett/22-reasons-why-you-should-ride-the-dunwich-dynamo-ftbf

yup, my forecast says a storm on Saturday afternoon then light rain overnight. So I'll try to dodge the storm and put up with the rain.

What time you departing?

depends on weather I'm planning on dodging the showers!, preferably around 7ish.

Chase the rain - a following wind should blow us NE in a dry start and if you don't go too fast the rain will be blown ahead of you! Mattioats - don't forget my return ticket!

It's printed out and sitting on the side with mine. So if I do forget, we're both screwed...

Mel that's great news! Bring it on!

Bought and fitted mudguards.. Praying to the weather gods.

Like I said up thread.

If I know or have rode with you in the past I am happy to take down a bag in the car with all your kit.

Will be at beach between 5-6.

PM me.