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BareNecessities
youramericanlover
Hiya! I thought I’d run a few shorter FG/SS rides before January so those who are keen for HDIJ but unsure about group riding fixed in the lanes, the distance, or anything else really can get any niggles out with some lower stakes riding (shorter and warmer basically). That way those interested can get out for a ride, and if they dig it, turn up to the Hard Day with a bit more confidence. I know there are people out there with sweet fixies who would probably enjoy the HDIJ so this is a way to open it up to those maybe on the fence.
Start at Elmer’s End in SE London around 9am, do a 40 or 45 mile loop with a few hills and then make our way back. The idea is to chat, see some friendly faces and test out your road fixed (and the legs). These will be no-heroics, get-around-safely-and-have-fun rides. There will be other experienced riders out with me on the day to help make sure things go smoothly.
You can expect:
• Steady but easy-rolling miles
• some hills
• my crap jokes
• between 1 and 3 skids max
Oct 22nd
40 or 45 miles
Meeting 8:30 at Elmers End roundabout doing this loop
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40922543
19th November
Start Elmers End roundabout, rolling out at 8:30am. Will be ~45 miles again.Subject to @cagimaha seal of approval of the route will be the below:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41309682
Dec (TBC)
60 miles or so