2009-08-29 Sat 10pm - Overnight to Brighton Take 3

Also, I'm unsure of everyone's bikes.

I'm not really that experienced with Cycles, I've only started earlier on in the year.

At the mo I cycle approx 100miles a week, in a few sessions.

I've got a Mountain Bike, but it is pretty fast and can keep up with some road bikes in experience. Or maybe they just poodle along?
It's a large Carera Subway, but a bit modified. New 1.25 wheels, lined with kevlar etc.

This is an old photo, so it's a little different now.

Please let me know if this is suitable for you guys.

It's more suitable than a brakeless fixed wheel bike ;-)

Bring food and lights and you'll be fine. The pace is not too high and there will be plenty of stops.

Please let me know if this is suitable for you guys.

It is totally suitable. This will be one of the slower forum rides. If you managed to keep up on the Bridges ride, you'll be fine.

Martin, will be good to have you along! This ride will wait for everyone. It sounds as if you're fairly quick, anyway.

It's not slow, it's relaxed riding. We roll along, we wait at junctions, we enjoy the night.

Sounds like you're up to it but the only way to know is to try.

Cool =) I'll be looking forward to it.

I'm still waiting to confirm, I hope I can make it.

Practically I always cycle on 2-7, and never change gear. So it's almost Fixed Gear, somehow?
Unless I'm trying to cycle up a hill to the gates of Oblivion or something, those kind of hills are horrible!

A friend of mine told me there is a fairly dangerous part of the cycle to Brighton, saying there is a huge downhill that bends and apparently 1 cyclist in 20,000 is fatal? Anyone hear of that?

Cool =) I'll be looking forward to it.

I'm still waiting to confirm, I hope I can make it.

Practically I always cycle on 2-7, and never change gear. So it's almost Fixed Gear, somehow?
Unless I'm trying to cycle up a hill to the gates of Oblivion or something, those kind of hills are horrible!

A friend of mine told me there is a fairly dangerous part of the cycle to Brighton, saying there is a huge downhill that bends and apparently 1 cyclist in 20,000 is fatal? Anyone hear of that?

To be totally honest, sound like BS.

There a few fast descents but if you stay in your lane and don't go shooting round blind corners then you'll be fine. Just common sense, innit.

Haha, yeah.

I hate it when I see careless Cyclists. Especially the ones who try and compete with you, and tend to go on the inside of a nice big truck.

Im still in the nursery, and have just done my first 7-bridges ride which was amazing! I would love to do an overnight ride to Brighton and meet some ladies to ride with too!

A friend of mine told me there is a fairly dangerous part of the cycle to Brighton, saying there is a huge downhill that bends and apparently 1 cyclist in 20,000 is fatal? Anyone hear of that?

I have no idea which hill he could be referring to. The only massive downhill is Reigate Hill, which while long and steep is quite easy to ride. There's a fairly risky downhill on another route to Brighton, which we're not doing.

Im still in the nursery, and have just done my first 7-bridges ride which was amazing! I would love to do an overnight ride to Brighton and meet some ladies to ride with too!

Come along, nina, there was a sad near-absence of women on the last one. Only one flew the flag.

A friend of mine told me there is a fairly dangerous part of the cycle to Brighton, saying there is a huge downhill that bends and apparently 1 cyclist in 20,000 is fatal? Anyone hear of that?

That would mean at least one death a year from among the 27,000 on the BHF L2B and a few others throughout the year. Not really that likely is it.

Also, I'm unsure of everyone's bikes.

I'm not really that experienced with Cycles, I've only started earlier on in the year.

At the mo I cycle approx 100miles a week, in a few sessions.

I've got a Mountain Bike, but it is pretty fast and can keep up with some road bikes in experience. Or maybe they just poodle along?
It's a large Carera Subway, but a bit modified. New 1.25 wheels, lined with kevlar etc.

This is an old photo, so it's a little different now.

Please let me know if this is suitable for you guys.

i did my first overnight to brighton on my mtb, was ok. good for the climbs but a little slow on some of the areas but you wont be left behind

50% SURE COMING ,anyone wants to see the ULIMATE SCOTT CR1 ?? it weight 13.5lbs 6.3kg

1. Oliver Schick
   
   1. OwenReed
      
   2. damo (as usual need to check calendar)
      
   3. wools
      
   4. middleofnowhere
      
   5. Cassin (back stop if needed)
      
   6. kx.001
      
   7. kx.001's dad
      
   8. Brun
      
   9. MURR
      
   10. CG
       
   11. HANSON
       
   12. CYOA
       
   13. Adaplace
       
   14. Adaplace's boyfriend
       
   15. Iwelumo
       
   16. robertstrack
       
   17. teapots (if adaplace can do it so can I...)
       
   18. AlienMo
       
   19. Stinging Broom
       
   20. Reginald - not going on holiday anymore so im in
       
   21. Blockhead (flatmate's username)
       
   22. Edmundro - possibly away but hopefully not.
       
   23. bryce lyall
       
   24. STe5
       
   25. atk
       
   26. mc_nebula (need to double check my hol. dates, will confirm later...)
       
   27. koopa
       
2. Martin J Knight (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
   
3. UltimateCR1 (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
   

It looks fun can I join this?
I came to UK just 7weeks ago.
I'm worry about I don't have any experience such a long riding. but I want to meet someone in UK.
evenif my english is bad so I couldn't understand you at all.

Any idea how/when we will return to London?

Do a majority of the people usually take Train or Cycle back? Or something else... Like a Camel? =)

1. Oliver Schick
   
2. OwenReed
   
3. 
   
4. wools
   
5. middleofnowhere
   
6. Cassin (back stop if needed)
   
7. kx.001
   
8. kx.001's dad
   
9. Brun
   
10. MURR
    
11. CG
    
12. HANSON
    
13. CYOA
    
14. Adaplace
    
15. Adaplace's boyfriend
    
16. Iwelumo
    
17. robertstrack
    
18. teapots (if adaplace can do it so can I...)
    
19. AlienMo
    
20. Stinging Broom
    
21. Reginald - not going on holiday anymore so im in
    
22. Blockhead (flatmate's username)
    
23. Edmundro - possibly away but hopefully not.
    
24. bryce lyall
    
25. STe5
    
26. atk
    
27. mc_nebula (need to double check my hol. dates, will confirm later...)
    
28. koopa
    
29. Martin J Knight (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
30. UltimateCR1 (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
    
    

it's carnival weekend. out. have fun people. spit on the ditchling for me.

1. Oliver Schick
   
2. OwenReed
   
3. Stix
   
4. wools
   
5. middleofnowhere
   
6. Cassin (back stop if needed)
   
7. kx.001
   
8. kx.001's dad
   
9. Brun
   
10. MURR
    
11. CG
    
12. HANSON
    
13. CYOA
    
14. Adaplace
    
15. Adaplace's boyfriend
    
16. Iwelumo
    
17. robertstrack
    
18. teapots (if adaplace can do it so can I...)
    
19. AlienMo
    
20. Stinging Broom
    
21. Reginald - not going on holiday anymore so im in
    
22. Blockhead (flatmate's username)
    
23. Edmundro - possibly away but hopefully not.
    
24. bryce lyall
    
25. STe5
    
26. atk
    
27. mc_nebula (need to double check my hol. dates, will confirm later...)
    
28. koopa
    
29. Martin J Knight (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
30. UltimateCR1 (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
    

Filled in Damo's spot number 3
Finally my first Brighton ride finally I get to make it !

Any idea how/when we will return to London?

Do a majority of the people usually take Train or Cycle back? Or something else... Like a Camel? =)

Train.

It looks fun can I join this?
I came to UK just 7weeks ago.
I'm worry about I don't have any experience such a long riding. but I want to meet someone in UK.
evenif my english is bad so I couldn't understand you at all.

Of course. Great way to meet people.

It's not slow, it's relaxed riding. We roll along, we wait at junctions, we enjoy the night.

Bollocks to that. I'm racing.

Also, just checked the weather and it's looking good.

Smooth road surfaces, clear night, empty roads. Yes please.

If I can sort out pedals in time I'll definitely be up for this. It's been over three years since i've ridden London-Brighton however, and my leg has had nine operations in that time. got to be done

OK I want to join!!

1. Oliver Schick
   
2. OwenReed
   
3. Stix
   
4. wools
   
5. middleofnowhere
   
6. Cassin (back stop if needed)
   
7. kx.001
   
8. kx.001's dad
   
9. Brun
   
10. MURR
    
11. CG
    
12. HANSON
    
13. CYOA
    
14. Adaplace
    
15. Adaplace's boyfriend
    
16. Iwelumo
    
17. robertstrack
    
18. teapots (if adaplace can do it so can I...)
    
19. AlienMo
    
20. Stinging Broom
    
21. Reginald - not going on holiday anymore so im in
    
22. Blockhead (flatmate's username)
    
23. Edmundro - possibly away but hopefully not.
    
24. bryce lyall
    
25. STe5
    
26. atk
    
27. mc_nebula (need to double check my hol. dates, will confirm later...)
    
28. koopa
    
29. Martin J Knight (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
30. UltimateCR1 (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
31. Kyungsoo
    
    

see you !!!

1. Oliver Schick
   
2. OwenReed
   
3. Stix
   
4. wools
   
5. middleofnowhere
   
6. Cassin (back stop if needed)
   
7. kx.001
   
8. kx.001's dad
   
9. Brun
   
10. MURR
    
11. CG
    
12. HANSON
    
13. CYOA
    
14. Adaplace
    
15. Adaplace's boyfriend
    
16. Iwelumo
    
17. robertstrack
    
18. teapots (if adaplace can do it so can I...)
    
19. AlienMo
    
20. Stinging Broom
    
21. Reginald - not going on holiday anymore so im in
    
22. Blockhead (flatmate's username)
    
23. Edmundro - possibly away but hopefully not.
    
24. bryce lyall
    
25. STe5
    
26. atk
    
27. mc_nebula (need to double check my hol. dates, will confirm later...)
    
28. koopa
    
29. Martin J Knight (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
30. UltimateCR1 (Probably attending, but I'll confirm ASAP.)
    
31. Kyungsoo
    
32. Deluka (up for this pending gf's decision bout w'e plans...)