2009-01-24 Sat - The Tweed Run I

As everyone has said - great ride, was an amazing laugh to be out and tweeded (is that a word) with so many other cyclists....

And a big thanks to all those who helped me in my rather drunken state fix a puncture at about 3 or 4 am whilst still in tweed, passing through brick lane! All the help (and the inner tube) was much appreciated, cheers! and good to meet all of you throughout the day

how might we best share all the hundreds of photos?

Carrier pigeon.

for sharing of photos, suggestion would be to set them up on Flickr with a common tag. People can then 'favourite' them allowing people essentially to create their own virtual photo album

how might we best share all the hundreds of photos?

How about we all agree to tag them with something.

Everyone on Flickr... add the tag "lfgsstweedrun".

There:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/lfgsstweedrun/

for sharing of photos, suggestion would be to set them up on Flickr with a common tag. People can then 'favourite' them allowing people essentially to create their own virtual photo album

Snap!

Amazing time...flat tyre meant that I missed Hannover Square and Saville Row but caught up with people at Jermyn Street. Seeing people coast around the corner as they arrived was a sight to behold. Thanks to all (Teddy especially) who made this day so worthwhile

First thing I did this morning was to have a proper shave. The mutton chops have gone so I'm praying someone got a good shot of those bad boys.

They will return in time for the next tweed run, as long as I get plenty of notice.

Before I post up a thread about it, I have a Sporran, filled with tools which I was holding for someone, think it was fresh. But if it was yours give description and will arrange for its safe return...

Thanks for looking after that Corny. Sporran fail right at the off!

Despite said mishap, turned out to be a cracking day. Cheers Teddy.

And thanks to all the protesters who caused the roads to be blocked off and lessen the traffic. Your cause helped our course!

had such an awesome time, the word epic comes to mind. i don my cap to the organizers, great job!

I wish to thank Ted and all the other organizers for letting me know about this great event. I've been now involved in many events as Brooks marketing manager, including the now famous Eroica ride in Tuscany and the Brompton World Championships.

I think the Tweed Run has a potential to outclass them all!

By the way who are the lucky winners of the prizes?

Andrea

oh man, thanks to everyone for making it such an incredible day yesterday!! everyone looked awesome. cheers to the norths contingent for taking me under their wing on my first forum outing, apologies to all the people whose names i have probably already forgotten (also to pajamas, for riding into him in my drunken excitement. sorry man!) cheers to jimbilly for the highly enjoyable sprint home up the a10! hope to see everyone again soon.

First thing I did this morning was to have a proper shave. The mutton chops have gone so I'm praying someone got a good shot of those bad boys.

They will return in time for the next tweed run, as long as I get plenty of notice.

i still think you should have kept them...heh.

oh, also, did anyone leave a hat behind at the easts pub? i seem to have acquired one...

First thing I did this morning was to have a proper shave. The mutton chops have gone so I'm praying someone got a good shot of those bad boys.

They will return in time for the next tweed run, as long as I get plenty of notice.

Done:

i still think you should have kept them...heh.

Ha. They'll be back if demand is high enough.

Done:

Hahaha. I knew I could count on you sir.

Brilliant.

thanks everyone, a great day was had.
all looking good in the pictures, i'll put some
up when developed.

i still think you should have kept them...heh.

yep agree!

Gutted I missed this, me and Marco got to see all you guys roll up at tour de ville and you all looked fantastic!
Really hope you do another one as i'd love to join you, some amazzzzzing vintage bikes knocking around as well, also my first tour de ville visit, and some seriously cool nostalgic gear in there, lovely shop :)

Dammit, if I'd known they were so popular then they would have stayed.

I'll make a concerted effort to get the hair back asap.

yep agree!

Time for a poll!

Who was the dashing chap on a celeste green ROBERTS track frame. Lovely whip Sir!

Too kind, too kind. 'Twas me, Bob. I wasn't very chatty yesterday, a little bit nervous, but I hope I said hello!

Simply spiffing pictures! Count me in for the next one!

Who was the chap on the Freestyler. Not me t'other one with the green pedals. I forgot your name and I think you need to come to Trixie Dix on Tuesday!