Newcastle Rides

I'll be waiting at the Bebside roundabout at about 6.30. Route 1 passes nearby. Gis a text when you're near and I'll find you. Have sleeping bag, bivvy-bag and tarp. Not bringing tent, it's too big/heavy.

well that was mint, great night. train back was free too! will upload pics tonight.

now for some sleep

pics from the ride. should be able to see them even if you're not on crappy facebook

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=16734&id=1709337721&l=00e96919f3

Some really nice snaps Phil, good work

phil mentioned the other day about trying a century in a couple of weeks?

i'm game, anyone else? any suggested routes?

date suggested was sunday 25th.

i posted in the century thread yeah, think me and adam are gonna do it this sunday if thats any good?

Er...Bump, merge, UTFS, etc, etc... ;)

http://www.lfgss.com/thread21485.html

Edit: Oops, too slow!!

Me and Ricky are riding out to Tynemouth, stopping off for a pint, then riding back if anyone fancies it? We'll be leaving at 7

Anyone up for another track meet?

I am! Missed the first but it looked like fun. Sometime soon before the weather gets even worse

going to the quayside market tomoro if anyone fancies it? 11 at monument

Anyone up for another track meet?

me, ed, oli and ian went down today.

ed did a 38.52 single lap and i did a 36.30 and a 36.58. the main problem though was ed wiping the floor with everyone riding there and back. . .

Me and Ricky are riding out to Tynemouth, stopping off for a pint, then riding back if anyone fancies it? We'll be leaving about 7

i'm heading out for a fairly quick 50 miler tomorrow morning if anyone fancies it? i'm going geared but anyone can join in.

Yes Gav. Fancy earlyish start to get recovered for polo?

nice one matt. i was thinking start at 8. back for just after 11. maybe go down quayside for a celebratory burrito?

Word, see you Monument at 8. Any route plans?

Yeah, i've got a wee route in mind. Not too strenuous. Heading west out towards Wylam and looping back round before we hit Corbridge. I've done it a couple of times and its a really sweet ride. Lots of quiet B roads and nice riding. See you at Monners at 8.

sounds good I'll try to get up for it
got to be in killi For 10.30 tho so may head back early

May be busting out the rather dangerous lycra that's been languishing in my old cupboard since about '98. Luckily seem to have lost the Marco Pantani bandana that I used to wear with it

Is anyone on the GNBR this Sunday?

There's a few of us thinking about it Matt, but no-one's registered. Had a look and it seems that registration is closed unless you're prepared to stump up £50 on the day. Could be wrong about that though.

The latest idea, seen as we're lacking transport, is it ride to the start. It's about 50 miles from town + 55 for the ride and 10 back home from Tynemouth.

Forecast is dire + lack of registration - I'm out.

fair enough. it may have been a bit ambitious anyway. might go out for a ride on sunday morning, then for a celebration burrito after. let me know if anyone fancies it.

Anyone been out riding in the snow? I went for an urban ride last night on the polo bike. Turns out 23's with no tread are not ideal for slushy conditions. Stacked it twice at very slow speeds. A lot of fun though.