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Morning Everyone. Im finally ready to talk to people... So no Ed, i have not exploded into technicolour glow dust...
I must say thank you so much to everyone involved. Especially out to Katie and John, your help and direction was organisation and skills really made the night. Getting home for me was more important than anything.
Very special thanks out to Simon (OLC), you did a spectacular job of looking after whoever was in your field of vision.
To the South/ South East Pelaton, and those in forum jerseys, those of the Forum and all cyclists on route - it was awesome riding with you guys. S/SE Pelaton was amazing and riding with you for so much of the route made for an great night.
Good seeing none riders Jacqui, FlyingSherbitSaucer, McCarthy at the beginning.
I hope you all liked the glow sticks:-) I do think it made the LFGSS group stand out!!! It was fun riding along wondering who was dropping our guiding lights. I loved the effort guys put into putting them into their spokes and on their frames, bags and bodies! If i could have taken pictures, i would forever treasure the artworks. But to answer the question, was 600 enough? We only ended up with about 50 in the end so yes, I managed quite easily to get rid of them.
John (Jaitch), you were a gentleman taking my bag and letting me use the car as a change room. BTW, i dont think im flamboyant, i would say dramatic and passionate:-) Maybe even loud. But it was a pleasure meeting you! And thanks again for the help and support!
Those that wondered if i took to much or too little, i used everything i packed. Waterproofs work well as insulators for early mornings when i wouldve been cold. But i still needed everything i packed. Only thing i over packed was food, and to be honest, i would rather have to much food than too little.
I asked someone who i rode with for a little what he had in his pannier, and he said a tent cause he was ill and thought he would need to sleep it off. Hope you got there safely.
I only saw 3 Hipster wheels including a disc wheel and brakers rear Tri. I saw tons of hybrids. I saw lots of lights but sadly i saw some with none.
I am amazed at how strong some people are. Absolutely stunned that highlight what a weak rider i am.
I loved the open skies and the smooth riding after epping. Riding with OneLessCardigan, OldSkoolRacer, MotherGirl, hell- everyone, was a memory not to forget!!! Following those lights was surreal. And i cant believe how many people did this ride!!! Anything over 50 miles and numbers as far as i notice dwindle quickly but this was sure EPICNESS. Chasing down Sumo is always fun. Ninja sneak ups dude:-)
Soul, lovely chatting to you sir. I hope to see you around again soon. Crispen, same to you. though im not used to not seeing you drunk;-)
The hardest part for me was the last 10 miles. I had lost everyone and was on my own. Barely a red light to be seen. I struggled so much and if it wasnt for the fact that there was a coach waiting for me i would have thrown in the towel. I was tired, i was sore, i was suffering and all i wanted to do was quit. But i didnt. I forced out something that wasnt there. Pushed through the numbness. It hurt.
Arriving was amazing, but i was still alone. Where else would i find the forum but in a pub. Silly me. John, cheers for again letting me use your car. I managed to change to my comfy jammies and wipe down with baby wipes (trust me, almost as good as brushing your teeth!!). The flipflops were awesome.
Big up to Bailey, Trix's friend. She managed to do it and do it well. Looked fresh as a daisy on the otherside and did it in good time. Next time, join us. Lovely chatting to you, even though i was probably not making much sense at the end. Hope you got home safe.
Well done to Ecnodog, good meeting you too and epic skids on that beast. I love the conversation you had with the guy who said he worked for BorisBikes and something about stolen bikes. "its not stolen, its been rented for a day"... Loved it.
Tom, Rosie, Ollie, Scott - youre all mad... But well done.
The bus was hot, i was tired. Skully was funny.
I feel like im missing things, i hope people can remind me of all the things that happened. Memories are important. So if you rode, you should put them down so others can say "AHHHH, i remember that!!! Cooooool:-)"