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Thanks PJs for the ride. And while it maye have taken twice as long as it was supposed to it merely meant I got to spend more time on my bike with the awesome forumers. It's always a pleasure to be riding with you guys and great to meet so many new people each time as well. Thanks for the awesome route.
Cornelius, you are a rock steady legend. I'm fairly sure I saw you diffuse about 3/4 situations even before the police incident and you kept everything cool there as well. Cheers for all the help and hope the lack of sleep today hasn't been too bad. Personally I just woke up like 45 minutes ago, hehe. The joys of being a student. That said it still wasn't enough sleep. I got into my flat just as my flat mates were getting up to get ready for college, it was awesome.
Everyone else as well who helped out at the scene. Giving details, making sure Henry had enough clothes to try and keep a little warm, wrangling up the milling crowds. Sorry I don't know all your names (I'm terrible with them at the best of times) but you guys rock and I am honored to have the chance to ride with you guys.
Henry, glad your ok and checked the bike over. Did you get breakfast in Oxford and what time did you get up? I still think you're a bit of a tool for turning down medical attention from the guy with the big green first aid kit but ah well, what's done is done. Nothing aching too much I hope and good luck with the project extension. I'm sure the accident won't hold you back in the slightest from Japan (considering you walked away from the accident and your first thoughts on being hit were Japan) but take it easy out there and don't piss off any snowboarders as they can have a tendency to cut people up as well.
Thanks to everyone who helped each other out through out the night, it's always great to see that, especially in London, where comradery and chivalry are fast dying ways. I will hopefully see you all on the next ride and hopefully by then I will have had the time to buy the fairy lights for my bike and properly pimped it out. I expect more and more bright colored garishness from you all as we come closer to the holidays (not that you really need an excuse).
Cheers again for a great night.
PS. Some awesome pics on the wall: nice. Off to my first day at a new job :)