~~Ingatestone (by way of Beachy Head)~~ POTTERS BAR

Indeed it's tough call - I can't decide whether we are going to get drenched or flukily miss the worst of it.

Potentially dumb question: what does 'by way of Beachy Head' mean?

There's no such thing a a dumb question, at least until @Ramsaye arrives.

It's from this...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_English_Road

Seems appropriate for us and this ride in particular.

We definitely have the worst route choice for the weather though - would you consider a late switch to, say, Potters Bar (which seems much more likely to dodge the rain post 7pm)?

Can't leave the decision too late. I'd be happy with Potters Bar, what do others think?

Potters bar is fine by me, but I need to liaise with the friends supposed to come along so can't delay the decision too much :)

Whatever is decided, could train times be posted up so that we can attend at least the huddle at the train station, if not the ride!!

Someone make a decision - if it's Ingatestone I need to get going around half 4

I do have a 3rd option for a route...

If we agree to PB then it's the 19.18 from Kings X.

OK, to save doubt, I'll call it...

POTTERS BAR
POTTERS BAR
POTTERS BAR
POTTERS BAR

Good work that man (it's already pissing down here..)

Cheers, that poem is brilliant, thanks. Enjoy the ride!

Let's go for Potters bar then. Rain what may!

Heavens just opened in Victoria, hope you saw the decision in time @rhowe.

#somuchrain

I did. Looks like it's about to ease off and then resume at about the time I'll be leaving the office. Potters Bar is fine though, I reckon.

A bit of rain is okay but what about the road conditions? (thinking of hidden potholes etc.) Also we might experience some train delays.

The area drains quite well so road conditions should be acceptable. Trains could be a problem, we'll just have to see how that pans out.

At the station. No delays.

Got a puncture on the way home and won't make it in time. Sorry guys, have a good one. Looks like the rain will clear

Aaaarrrrrrrrrrr

Cleemmmaannn

Hey guys, great ride...thanks a lot!

Thank you all for an excellent ride in excellent company.

May I also take this opportunity to apologize for the rank stupidity of my fellow cuntrymen.

We should never have gone to Wetherspoons. Farage had conceded defeat when we left - by the time I put the TV on at home he was claiming victory!