Tuesday Night Ride Club '09

Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II -

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1.

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Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II -

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1.

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apologies for the lateness of the post for Tuesday. If it is not one thing , it's another....obviously.

TNRC riders are an exemplary bunch. Over the last 6 months we've picked up some useful tips for these rides born mainly from our own experiences and oversights. To help remind us all and make riding safe for all newcomers here are a few helpful guidelines we should all follow.

1. Riders' bikes must be in good working order.

2. Riders must have adequate lighting (normal LEDs don't really cut the mustard) to illuminate road irregularities with plenty of time for safe evasive manoeuvres, and to get home on their own if necessary.

3. Riders should have spare batteries / lighting in case of emergency. It is also wise to carry the usual puncture repair/ tubes etc.

4. Riders should familiarise themselves with the advertised route.

5. Riders should be aware of aggravating train commuters, and be ready to ease the situation with diplomacy / compromise.

6. Riders should be aware of cars behind and in front. Fall into single file as soon as safely possible. Common advice is NOT to wave traffic through for legal reasons. Better to single up and let the driver decide when to pass.

7. Riders should have a charged mobile phone and a few other riders numbers.

Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II -

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
   

Ride out

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Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II -

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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I rode out 28 miles today. Fuck that on a Tuesday evening. And fuck Saltbox Hill. And fuck descending Ide Hill at >45mph on fixed. And fuck you.

Yep, uhh, thanks for that Scarlett. but yes, this is changing to Anti-clockwise. that is Anti-clockwise ls and gs.

I am going to take the train out but not sure which one yet. Let's try and keep a nice and even bombing pattern.

J

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill***. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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I rode out 28 miles today. Fuck that on a Tuesday evening. And fuck Saltbox Hill. And fuck descending Ide Hill at >45mph on fixed. And fuck you.

Anti-clockwise, ATL.

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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Against The Lose ? ?

Over the weekend I will stick up the appropiate re-group points for the right. It's easy to do this on the night, but only if there's a handful of people.

An important one for instance is the need for a regroup at the junction at the base of Bayleys Hill. The few miles before are undulating and splits will occur. If people don't know the way it's a recipe for disaster. Trust me, you don't want to be in Kent for any longer than needed.

Obviously these will be verbally repeated during the course of Tuesday night for those who cannot read.

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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Against The Lose ? ?

Yeah, I'm trying out ATL and 'spunks on bile duct'. A change is as good as a rest.

right, so i have never been out for one of these rides. what's the pace like on them? i'm relatively fit, but don't want to get left behind/hold the group up if it's race pace.

any idea of averages sam/ bmmf ? i'd reckon on the group doing it in 2 to 2 and a half hours avg speed 16mph? if that helps teddy. if you are fit then you'll fit right in ...and some

We did it in 2h05 today, including a few stops here and there.

I'd guess 2h30 on Tuesday if we get a clean run. Like you said.

Climbs will definitely keep the average speed down, and it's not really advisable to try to push the average up again by caning it down pitch black twisty descents with potholes and stuff.

I'll probably be on mudguards and heavy wheels, so I won't be splitting the peleton or anything.

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

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teddy, i reckon on you being absolutely fine. come lit. you will enjoy it dude

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
   

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Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
   

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Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
   

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okay, clintsmoker and i have just got back from doing a glorious saturday afternoon reccie. have got to say a big thanks to Sam for coming up with a real belter. three 'honest' climbs and plenty of other ups and downs to keep you interested. some great roads. roll on tuesday night, this is gonna be a good one.

ps - sam, thanks for the pm dude. tim and me looked at exedown and thought there must be a way of including it in this ride and now i know there is. i think it would be too much though. this ride has got plenty of out of the saddle scenery already. great work mate

Glad the ride went well and that you didn't get lost!

Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II

http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779

Train from Cannon St to Otford19:14 (arrives 19:48)

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
   

Train from Victoria to Otford 19:18 (arrives 19:53)

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
2. Gav
   
   

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cheers once again for organising guys... Appreciated.
Looking forward to it, I haven't been out on the bike for anything except to commute or pootle around for ages...

come on des you'll love this one

@kent boys - best sandy beaches in kent? east side preferably, near a train station preferably