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

Ride starts at 11.30am i believe Clefty. Shenannigans going on from 10.00am though!

I'm up for getting there a bit early. If the tea is anything like last time, they'll have to drag me away.

Just checked the program, start is 11:45. Gather at the start from 10:30.
So 10 should be fine, even at a lesuirely pace it shouldn't take us that long from the Bush.

10 it is...

Just had a call from the missus saying she has bought me a waistcoat. £18 :-) panic over.

This morning I had no outfit....

After all the 'encouragement' on this thread, I went to Top Hat nr. Putney bridge, where the lovely Rhona sorted me out with a used 3 piece tweed hunting get-up. Great price!

If there is nothing that suits you at Top Hat, then David Saxby next door has some new stuff on the rails.

Now I just need an appropriate bike.

I think you mean Old Hat and Rhona is indeed lovely and helpful.

Last year i found them excessively expensive...

still debating which bike to bring

Was originally thinking of bringing my Roberts track bike - but its wheels are being rebuilt to tubs at the mo so its either my fixed Casati lo-pro (yellow with crazy fade paint but with burnt seat tube...) or my geared Casati (Yellow/White and a bit grubby from commuter duties)

oops, yes old hat.
@chainb - You probably didn't smile enough... not a cheap place, but I got a good deal.

food list

1 lucifer
2 prancer
3 alexonwheels
4 Fox
5 laner
6 atticus (probably)
7 ojeffcott
8 Clever Pun
9 Samuelson

1. teddy (if it's east... and sechuan-y)
   
2. Lawrence
   

No, they're not the cheapest s'true but they seem to have good stuff. Admittedly, I am basing this opinion just on browsing and talking to the staff as none of the good stuff they have seems to be my size.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/8?area=Westminster

wooo!

friday night post-recce food list:

1 lucifer
2 prancer
3 missmouse
4 Fox
5 laner
6 atticus (probably)
7 ojeffcott
8 Clever Pun
9 Samuelson

1. teddy (if it's east... and sechuan-y)
   
2. Lawrence
   

Missalexonwheelsmousefoffaowner

You will need to notify other marshalls how to get hold of you now

You will need to notify other marshalls how to get hold of you now

having a boring day love?

they can email me - volunteers@tweedrun.com

friday night post-recce food list:

1 lucifer
2 prancer
3 missmouse
4 Fox
5 laner
6 atticus (probably)
7 ojeffcott
8 Clever Pun
9 Samuelson

1. teddy (if it's east... and sechuan-y)
   
2. Lawrence
   
3. Petor
   
4. Olivia
   

Righto. Almost facial hair decision time.

Ben

I have the same issue

Bought a razor for my head

But what to do with the facial fungus

Chops? Beard? Tache (hitler handlebar pencil?)

So many choices

I'm thinking chops plus tache right now. Far from a firm decision ATM though.

Due to a shaving accident I'm pretty much sans facial hair aside from 3 or 4 days of stubble, not sure what to do with it. After last years geoff from byker I will be hanging my head in shame this time I feel.

Just checked the program, start is 11:45. Gather at the start from 10:30.
So 10 should be fine, even at a lesuirely pace it shouldn't take us that long from the Bush.

I will try and see if I can make it to the Bush for the early ride in (*invites himself) , but dont wait for me, I will have to make sure Mrs Harrong gets a sleep in.

West people meet.
Shepherds Bush Green (opposite the Empire??), 10am.

1. Soul
   
2. Clefty
   
3. Harrong
   

Thanks Soul

and then the after party at aubin & wills redchurch street, open to anyone in tweeds

Shit! Redchurch st brings back a most excellent night with you lot on the piss until the early hours after the first tweed ride.
Event of the night 50/14(RIP) pulling 2 white heeled ladys from there boyfriends whilst he had the whole place dancing like nutters!
Happy Days!