2009-01-24 Sat - The Tweed Run I

Good Gosh

What is this chap wearing for winter? How can he have manged so far through the cold season without an adequate supply of tweed. Or is he one of those warm weather pygmy chappies, he appears to be of alarmingly short stature or possibly some acquaintance of Laird Sano - a rogue by any other name.

What-ho. I have just returned from a stint in the Empire (better know to some as south of the river, in the environs of Cool Arbour Lane), hence my garbs are more suited for the city than this leisure pursuit. That may also explain the reduced stature.

damn this heat, damn these flies - will join you chaps on your expedition up river as soon as the laundry-wallah has put a crease in the old plus fours.

smythers, bring me the elephant gun…

i cant wait! my outfit is coming together... got all the accessories but no tweed yet! coming to london this weekend and have an a couple of hours to spare anyone recommend anywhere very cheap for a jacket that's not too hard to find for a northerner?

Camden market. You can haggle and useualy get an Ok jacket for £10 to £20.

What you should really do though is speek to your taylor. Get him to measer you up and fashion a delitfull double ply thorn proof harris tweed number.

I hope people have the correct drinks with them... pimms and G&T ftw.

Does anyone coming have a christania bike/pashley delivery or similar? that way there could be a mobile bar for fortifying beverages en route.
i for one will be carrying a flask of fine brandy.

damn this heat, damn these flies - will join you chaps on your expedition up river as soon as the laundry-wallah has put a crease in the old plus fours.

smythers, bring me the elephant gun…

Lol!

I hope people have the correct drinks with them... pimms and G&T ftw.

Pimms....in JANUARY? Brrrraaaaahhhhh! Have you taken COMPLETE leave of your senses man?

I shall be partaking in a snifter or two of good honest port....doubly fortified with a dash of brandy.....meeeeeh!

That and a pipeful of good rough shag shall keep the cold out and my fortitude replete for the day.

As you were!

Does anyone coming have a christania bike/pashley delivery or similar? that way there could be a mobile bar for fortifying beverages en route.
i for one will be carrying a flask of fine brandy.

maybe some bread to line the stomach too?

YouTube - Hovis - Bike Ride

Takes me back to my route to college...

Nice visual elephant pun.

i cant wait! my outfit is coming together... got all the accessories but no tweed yet! coming to london this weekend and have an a couple of hours to spare anyone recommend anywhere very cheap for a jacket that's not too hard to find for a northerner?

Send a pm (or telegram) to JD and Harry.Major and they'll give you addresses etc..

Harry, you back for Berlin? Was it good? I think I spotted you before Christmas but wasent sure so carried on past.

Never went. Things fell through/apart so I opted not to go.
You should of said hi anyway. The worst you would have got is a weird look! Where was it anyhow?

I suspect Harry.Major could well be in the running for dapperest gent seeing as the man has a whole gentlemen's boutique to choose from!

Ha!
I highly doubt it. I'm not really in to Cosplay. My outfit should be good, but it won't win. Its a bit quirky.

How much would a full outfit set me back? includnig shoes, socks, +4s, shirt?, jacket, cap

How much would a full outfit set me back? includnig shoes, socks, +4s, shirt?, jacket, cap

actually. i hadn't even considered shoes to be honest. as uncouth as it may be i think i shall be wearing sneakers for the day.

Does anyone coming have a christania bike/pashley delivery or similar? that way there could be a mobile bar for fortifying beverages en route.
i for one will be carrying a flask of fine brandy.

that is an absolutely genius idea!

actually. i hadn't even considered shoes to be honest. as uncouth as it may be i think i shall be wearing sneakers for the day.

i think my spds are going to look lovely with my dress...haha.

Does anyone coming have a christania bike/pashley delivery or similar? that way there could be a mobile bar for fortifying beverages en route.
i for one will be carrying a flask of fine brandy.

1. Teddy
   
2. Dancing james
   
3. Sharkstar
   
4. Dmczone
   
5. Coppithat
   
6. Edscoble
   
7. The bonk
   
8. Superprecise
   
9. Charco
   
10. Edmundro
    
11. Celadon
    
12. Mister k
    
13. Gustav
    
14. Nick
    
15. Harry
    
16. Alockett
    
17. Ved
    
18. Wools
    
19. Tricitybendix
    
20. Jeanmi + some (tbc)
    
21. Ektachrome
    
22. Shootthebreeze
    
23. Kattt
    
24. Velocityboy
    
25. Ladystardust (who still isn't registered)
    
26. JD
    
27. Wibble
    
28. tilover (coming from yorkshire)
    
29. non forum member lady (coming from canterbury)
    
30. JOL
    
31. t®um
    
32. PinkGottiMobbs
    
33. veLLo
    
34. Littigator.....HUZZAH!
    
35. Fresh
    
36. tex
    
37. miss socks
    
38. dan(j-d-s-h)
    
39. BlueQuinn
    
40. villa-ru
    
41. Fluff plus one
    
42. Spins esq.
    
43. stevo_com
    
44. Dapper Slag
    
45. Master Stringerman
    
46. Cornelius Tweedfoot. (must buy tweed, must buy tweed, must buy tweed)
    
47. Master Stringerman's footman (possibly gf)
    
48. andyp
    
49. OliDale (possibly with brother)
    
50. Van Damage
    
51. jar (tentative)
    
52. hillbilly! PISSED!
    
53. 1950:14 (Reliving the golden years!)
    
54. Ononelangster
    
55. 105champ
    
56. 105champ's wench
    
57. Hewitt (need some tweed first though)
    58.Stix (In need of tweed too !)
    
58. snowy_again
    
59. Bristly Pioneer (what what)
    
60. Deluka - hope newbs welcome?
    
61. tVeedtVeed
    
62. Big Red Monocle
    
63. SlimJim
    
64. MJS. I'll bring my Kodak Brownie.
    
65. eyebrows, i live for tweed
    
66. Jim Jones
    
67. Sir Pirat of Rawlinson End
    
68. EtonWill (in borrowed clobber)
    
69. dante
    
70. miss kitty valentine
    
71. Barbados
    
72. Crowbar
    
73. Clever Pun
    
74. gormley
    
75. Andyfallsoff
    
76. purple_tom
    
77. motman
    
78. Hamst*r
    
79. Paperboy
    
80. Mrs Littigator (double huzzah!)
    
81. Master Harry Hudson Esq.
    
82. Bruno (of Bruno and Dave)
    
83. Dave (The Singing Pie) (of Bruno and Dave)
    
84. Gwyndreth Scissorhands
    
85. Simpson79
    
    

what what!

Right that's it. I'm not gonna be able to be in full tweed but I'm getting some moleskin plus fours, wearin my beige converse, argile socks, shirt, black tie and black jumper with leather gloves.

So here goes:

1. Teddy
   
2. Dancing james
   
3. Sharkstar
   
4. Dmczone
   
5. Coppithat
   
6. Edscoble
   
7. The bonk
   
8. Superprecise
   
9. Charco
   
10. Edmundro
    
11. Celadon
    
12. Mister k
    
13. Gustav
    
14. Nick
    
15. Harry
    
16. Alockett
    
17. Ved
    
18. Wools
    
19. Tricitybendix
    
20. Jeanmi + some (tbc)
    
21. Ektachrome
    
22. Shootthebreeze
    
23. Kattt
    
24. Velocityboy
    
25. Ladystardust (who still isn't registered)
    
26. JD
    
27. Wibble
    
28. tilover (coming from yorkshire)
    
29. non forum member lady (coming from canterbury)
    
30. JOL
    
31. t®um
    
32. PinkGottiMobbs
    
33. veLLo
    
34. Littigator.....HUZZAH!
    
35. Fresh
    
36. tex
    
37. miss socks
    
38. dan(j-d-s-h)
    
39. BlueQuinn
    
40. villa-ru
    
41. Fluff plus one
    
42. Spins esq.
    
43. stevo_com
    
44. Dapper Slag
    
45. Master Stringerman
    
46. Cornelius Tweedfoot. (must buy tweed, must buy tweed, must buy tweed)
    
47. Master Stringerman's footman (possibly gf)
    
48. andyp
    
49. OliDale (possibly with brother)
    
50. Van Damage
    
51. jar (tentative)
    
52. hillbilly! PISSED!
    
53. 1950:14 (Reliving the golden years!)
    
54. Ononelangster
    
55. 105champ
    
56. 105champ's wench
    
57. Hewitt (need some tweed first though)
    58.Stix (In need of tweed too !)
    
58. snowy_again
    
59. Bristly Pioneer (what what)
    
60. Deluka - hope newbs welcome?
    
61. tVeedtVeed
    
62. Big Red Monocle
    
63. SlimJim
    
64. MJS. I'll bring my Kodak Brownie.
    
65. eyebrows, i live for tweed
    
66. Jim Jones
    
67. Sir Pirat of Rawlinson End
    
68. EtonWill (in borrowed clobber)
    
69. dante
    
70. miss kitty valentine
    
71. Barbados
    
72. Crowbar
    
73. Clever Pun
    
74. gormley
    
75. Andyfallsoff
    
76. purple_tom
    
77. motman
    
78. Hamst*r
    
79. Paperboy
    
80. Mrs Littigator (double huzzah!)
    
81. Master Harry Hudson Esq.
    
82. Bruno (of Bruno and Dave)
    
83. Dave (The Singing Pie) (of Bruno and Dave)
    
84. Gwyndreth Scissorhands
    
85. Simpson79
    
86. philjay
    

B&W = Beatings & Whippings?

Bondage and Watersports

Ah, if only you knew. Oh, you already do.

anybody requiring clothing inspiration you might find some here. just trying to help

http://www.mvvcc.org.uk/index.html

anybody requiring clothing inspiration you might find some here. just trying to help

http://www.mvvcc.org.uk/index.html

And here..

"Rugby? Who want's to go to Rugby?"

YouTube - Cyclists' Special - part one

YouTube - Cyclists' Special - part two

Takes me back to my route to college...

Nice shot of Lincoln...

And here..

"Rugby? Who want's to go to Rugby?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyz5d3entBw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGYngjxJP1I

Well, all I can say is I hope Teddy has his map....because according to H H England, editor of 'Cycling', a cycle tour without a map is like new potatoes without the smell of mint....well quite!

Tally-Ho!