2014-25-01 - New Year, Same Old You: Brighton Ride

I'm out, tattoo appointment has been moved to the day before and I'd rather not risk it.

out I think. a week of cold means I'm out of breath just going upstairs :/

You still have about 16 days to recover

Would like to do this but only have gears...

sign the "LFGSS I promise not to change gear" form

I'm out, tattoo appointment has been moved to the day before and I'd rather not risk it.

tattoo idea - a skidder struggling up Ditchling?

Does anybody know an approximate arriving time to Brighton? -)

1. YAL
   
2. bothwell
   
3. OLC
   
4. branwen
   
5. Hoke
   
6. Indra
   
7. Modan
   
8. amey
   
9. dysar
   
10. dry (+ up to 5 others, but they are all lazy arseholes so probably +1)
    
11. Itsbruce
    
12. Hairbreaker
    
13. starfish & coffee
    
14. Seraphinx
    
15. esstee
    
16. LHL..... if life allows.......
    
17. vunugu
    
18. BN
    
19. Henry
    
20. Tonyme...be nice to give the Wes Mason a run out
    
21. Sven
    
22. Horro
    
23. M80
    
24. conker
    
25. Bernie
    
26. onyerbike
    
27. hugothenord01 (bike depending)
    

You can ride the brooklyn if you want I guess.

Does anybody know an approximate arriving time to Brighton? -)

Allowing for not starting on time, a pace that won't be shelling anyone on the flat, a pub stop and the shenanigans implied by a list longer than 10 names I'd guess after 2pm

so probably more like after 3pm

we got there at like 8 once

also in if not broke or hungover, no brakes lol

1. YAL
   
2. bothwell
   
3. OLC
   
4. branwen
   
5. Hoke
   
6. Indra
   
7. Modan
   
8. amey
   
9. dysar
   
10. dry (+ up to 5 others, but they are all lazy arseholes so probably +1)
    
11. Itsbruce
    
12. Hairbreaker
    
13. starfish & coffee
    
14. Seraphinx
    
15. esstee
    
16. LHL..... if life allows.......
    
17. vunugu
    
18. BN
    
19. Henry
    
20. Tonyme...be nice to give the Wes Mason a run out
    
21. Sven
    
22. Horro
    
23. M80
    
24. conker
    
25. Bernie
    
26. onyerbike
    
27. hugothenord01 (bike depending)
    
28. Ok123
    
    

And Hugo you can use the kagero if you want and I can get it off you once we are back in London?

Ok123 sounds perfect :)

But if brakeless peeps are going to come I'd ask that you ride with extra caution (ie space) around others and definitely to descend at the back of the group. If even half the list shows up it will be a large ride so people need to ride accordingly.

Shouldn't it be at the front of the group so when they fail to stop they don't take out others?

nods to Fiddy

or just fit a fucking brake. if an accident occurs and you don't have the ability to stop properly there is a good chance you will be legally liable

Yes, i find it always let the #brakesaredeath people go ahead on the hills. Only really needs to be done on the descend in to reigate on this route

Maybe, depending on on assembling a bike. So 25 or 40?

My foot slipped off the pedal other night (note: no more trainers on SPD-SLs) and I absolutely smashed my coccyx into the seat. I should be healed up for the ride but in the meantime please all pray for my ass.

please all pray for my ass.

As luck would have it, I already have a shrine set up for this very purpose.

we got there at like 8 once

also in if not broke or hungover, no brakes lol

My foot slipped off the pedal other night (note: no more trainers on SPD-SLs) and I absolutely smashed my coccyx into the seat. I should be healed up for the ride but in the meantime please all pray for my ass.

I might have a spare knocking about, I'll have a rummage. Won't be carbon/high end

1. YAL
   
2. bothwell
   
3. OLC
   
4. branwen
   
5. Hoke
   
6. Indra
   
7. Modan
   
8. amey
   
9. dysar
   
10. dry (+ up to 5 others, but they are all lazy arseholes so probably +1)
    
11. Itsbruce
    
12. Hairbreaker
    
13. starfish & coffee
    
14. Seraphinx
    
15. esstee
    
16. LHL..... if life allows.......
    
17. vunugu
    
18. BN
    
19. Henry
    
20. Tonyme...be nice to give the Wes Mason a run out
    
21. Sven
    
22. Horro
    
23. M80
    
24. conker
    
25. Bernie
    
26. onyerbike
    
27. hugothenord01 (bike depending)
    
28. Ok123
    
29. Balmain
    

O, hai Des :)

on it like sonic.

1. YAL
   
2. bothwell
   
3. OLC
   
4. branwen
   
5. Hoke
   
6. Indra
   
7. Modan
   
8. amey
   
9. dysar
   
10. dry (+ up to 5 others, but they are all lazy arseholes so probably +1)
    
11. Itsbruce
    
12. Hairbreaker
    
13. starfish & coffee
    
14. Seraphinx
    
15. esstee
    
16. LHL..... if life allows.......
    
17. vunugu
    
18. BN
    
19. Henry
    
20. Tonyme...be nice to give the Wes Mason a run out
    
21. Sven
    
22. Horro
    
23. M80
    
24. conker
    
25. Bernie
    
26. onyerbike
    
27. hugothenord01 (bike depending)
    
28. Ok123
    
29. Balmain
    
30. BisonIncandenza
    

Potentially in for first forum ride , is brakelss ok for this ? and 80gi too high?

the fact you have to ask this question says it all really

My foot slipped off the pedal other night (note: no more trainers on SPD-SLs) and I absolutely smashed my coccyx into the seat. I should be healed up for the ride but in the meantime please all pray for my ass.

"Amen to that brother..."

If Si offers to fit a carbon seat post, refuse unless there is plenty of lube.

He made the offer but with dry lube :(

Better that than carbon assembly paste ...

Hey, I'm very up for this but have a couple of Qs if anyone can answer:

1. What's traffic likely to be like? Know the night time rides to b are practically deserted, but is there risk of traffic conflict during a Saturday day?

2. Will there be much issue getting 30+ bikes on the train home?