2011-04-09 Sat - The London Tweed Run 3

A bit late (4th April cut-off?) but friend's just fallen sick & the idea of riding round town for hours on Sat fills her with concern rather than excitement (think it's looking a bit Paula Radcliffe). So - her number may be free, if it's still do-able, for someone / friend of etc. on here. PM if you're interested..

sniffy - I would suggest punching two holes alla hole punch. and tying with string to top tube.. its the way it was done in the day..

I'm planning on doing this, plus punching another hole in the bottom corner and tying it to the downtube too, hopefully that'll help keep it in place.

I'm planning on doing this, plus punching another hole in the bottom corner and tying it to the downtube too, hopefully that'll help keep it in place.

Now that's a good idea.

if anyone's at a loose end this afternoon or tomorrow I have some packing I need help with.

A bit late (4th April cut-off?) but friend's just fallen sick & the idea of riding round town for hours on Sat fills her with concern rather than excitement (think it's looking a bit Paula Radcliffe). So - her number may be free, if it's still do-able, for someone / friend of etc. on here. PM if you're interested..

sorry, transfers are closed now.

apparently there are two after parties - will everyone get to go to both ?

sorry, transfers are closed now.

Thanks anyway - thought it may be so..

apparently there are two after parties - will everyone get to go to both ?

there's the end-of-ride event (for riders only) and then the after party at aubin & wills redchurch street, open to anyone in tweeds

still haven't bought any tweed.... will try to rectify this afternoon

my tweed outfit is a Frankenstein mismatch of styles, all will be redeemed by my pipe so its all good

still haven't bought any tweed.... will try to rectify this afternoon

You are a marshal aren't you?

List of marshals still to sort out outfits:

Alexonwheels
laner

I dread to think what the participants are like.

I'm a marshal, we don't need tweed.

List of marshal's going in lyrca:

1. laner
   

You could just wear jeans, like on TNRC ;)

Seriously though, I think marshalls should be leading by example. Sort it ahht!

So, does anyone have a spare tweed waistcoat 38"? I'm having a bit of trouble finding one.

Thanks!

does anyone know where i can find a tweed cycling cap, or flat cap, on the cheap in london, in time for sat ?

Got me some toe straps for affixing my tweed jacket to my saddlebag as the finishing touch lastnight. It's so close i can smell it!

does anyone know where i can find a tweed cycling cap, or flat cap, on the cheap in london, in time for sat ?

Flat caps in most vintage clothing stores. Rokit on Shelton st, there's also a stall on earlham st selling hats including flat caps.

^Burton/ H&M even sold tweed style hats/caps quite cheaply

my tweed outfit is a Frankenstein mismatch of styles, all will be redeemed by my pipe so its all good

No crack on the ride man.

Send anyone not in tweed packing, marshals included. Unbelievable, Jeff...

I habven't got a ticket but want to take my little kid along to see the Tweed Run, as I feel it's important he understands what proper cycling attire is.

Please can anyone tell me the route and timings?

Or the best place to come along to stare?

So... west people:

Anyone want to meet up somewhere West on Saturday morning and roll over to the start?

I'm in, I'll be on the Brompton though so will have to ride at a ladylike and civilised pace.
Shepherd's Bush green?

Sounds good to me... there is only one pace when in tweed anyway!

What time? Kickoff is 12 isn't it?
10am? I need to get there a bit early to pick up my rider number from Jacqui after a bit of a mix up at Auben & Wills, plus I'm hoping they'll have that nice tea stall there again, so we can have a brew in the morning sun.