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Oliver Schick
^ That sounds like a shit night, sorry to hear it bb. That goes for @rhowe as well.
It was a fun ride - plus we had Bonus Phil join us, a North London lurker who spotted this ride very near his turf so nice to have a surprise extra.
It's kind of a weird route - I don't know what was up with the guidance situation - and even though the train ride isn't exceptionally longer, it does feel a long way to go for 30 mile loop (as for the those who ride out...well). I think it's definitely worth considering keeping in the loop, but the road surface is pretty shite, so it might benefit from being run mid season so as to be able to spot the giant fucking holes more easily. There are quite a few dragging climbs I found, but nothing unreasonable and actually pretty pleasant. Lots of time out of the saddle but no straining/gurning/heaving like on the Kent or Surrey beasts so nice actually. And some good downhill, false downhills as well.
I think the mysterious controller should keep it in mind for a mid-season left turn, like the WNKR version of an 8 mile TT stage.