ThNRC 2019 - But for me, it was Tuesday

Another season done! But unfortunately sort of me with it. While I'm definitely going to be in for the odd TNRC next season generally I won't be around that much since I've moved away from London. No getting around it being difficult and sad for me because TNRC has been the most fun, funniest, haphazard, hard but more often than not lovely, fast and satisfyingly boozy riding I've done over the last 7 years. With you all I've ridden through immeasurable natural beauty and perfect empty lanes, absolutely insufferable cunt drivers, enjoyed delicious beer, average beer and god-awful mild, great A21 smashfests, drunken Essex smashfests (sorry I crashed off you scooter guy), bounced back from injury and with group genius miraculously wedded the two best things about England (Wetherspoons and dark country lanes) into one ridiculous overnight ride to Ramsgate.

I would be tempted to list all the adventures and experiences who added to this rich tapestry of bike fuckery, but it's not possible. I would also love to name check those who have particular meaning to me (and you know what fuck it I might do it in the next post) but for everything really, how to sum up? Over to @middleofnowhere:

that's not what these rides are about. In fact the best thing about this ride was that each time I ground to the top of a climb the group were patiently waiting, chatting and laughing (and not just at me). And that's the thing TNRC has always been about for me. It's not about smashing it, chasing KOMs, indulging in sufferfests (other than those of each individual's own making), it's just about getting on your bike, getting onto some awesome lanes with good company, stretching yourself a bit, but most importantly; having fun.

And that last bit is all down to you guys, and I'm including in that all those regulars and irregulars that couldn't make this one but have ridden in the past. Yeah, I'm coming over a bit tired and emotional, and no, I've not been for another boozy lunch, it just needs saying once in a while. It's all about the fun.
And the train beers.
It's all about the fun and the train beers.

So anyway thanks everyone. Hope I'll see you all and drop me a line if you're ever out North Kent coast way, you're always welcome for a stopover or to join me on a ride.

TNRC4EVA