Tuesday Night Ride Club '09

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
   
4. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
2. Gav
   
   
   

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I'm in, but being only about 3 hours back from an intended easy 55m night ride which somehow mutated into 160+ miles on fixed I suspect I'll regret this come Tuesday.

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you take a wrong turning? ;)
nice one des. you never regret the TNRC

What for? Golf? Surfing? Cycling? Jolly boys outing?

Head for Broadstairs. From there you can't go wrong, as to the south you have Joss Bay and Ramsgate, and to the north you have Cliftonville and good old Mar Git.

We're talking every place mentioned is within an 8 mile section of coastline here.

how is botany bay? and for that matter margate?

Botany Bay is next door to Joss Bay, just up from Broadstairs.

Mar Git is more your traditional British Summer Holiday venue. To be honest, they're all a bit run down and need serious £$€ thrown at them, but you can't beat them for nostalgia reasons.

For surfing, go to Joss Bay :0)

joss bay is nice.
Sam are you a man of kent or a kentish man?

I am one of the minority, i.e. a Kentish Man, born and bred. And still living in the region, but only but a couple of miles.

and he's drunk trying to program a garmin....good luck ! will look at joss bay cheers

I am one of the minority, i.e. a Kentish Man, born and bred. And still living in the region, but only but a couple of miles.

i'm one of the superior majority :-)
although i had the misfortune to live in ashford for a while :-(

**Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II
**
[ame]http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779[/ame]

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

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

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

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
4. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
2. Gav
   
   
   

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**Anti-Clockwise with Star Hill. Tuesday 11/08/09 Kent II
**
[ame]http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779[/ame]

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

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

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

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
4. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
2. Gav
   
   

GROUNDRULES:

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.

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***and, after last TNRC's contact lens near-debacle, adequately accurate vision. I'll be bring a pair of specs in my jersey pocket, just in case a lens goes AWOL again.

Right, suitable bunch up points for tomorrow are as follows, plus I'll detail a bit of the route at the same time.

Star Hill comes after just a couple of miles, I will keep the pace on the front steady enough to ensure we hit the bottom in one unit.

When you climb Star Hill, the worst section is near the top when the road bends to the right. Once over the top, carry on for another 400yds, the road bends to the left and shortly on the left by a left hand turn is a pub called The Harrow. We'll regroup there.

The descent of Sundridge Hill is narrow and has gravel sections. Care required/advised.

The climb up to Ide Hill isn't exactly steep, but does go on for a couple of miles with a brief respite in the middle. We will regroup at the top in Ide Hill village.

Next up is the descent of Ide Hill Road, it's open and fast. At the very bottom of the descent the road bears right while we take the straight ahead left turn. As the gearies will outpace the fixies (I hit 47mph last week and intend to bust the 50mph mark tomorrow) we will stop to regroup just before the turn on the left.

The next few miles are draggy, splits may well occur. If this happens, just follow the road and we will stop at the T-junction at the bottom of Bayleys Hill. The climb itself is a nice one, starts in the open before heading up into the trees. There's a T-junction at the top, we will regroup here.

After we cross a main road, head down the back of Knowle Park, then cross a X-roads, the road gets a bit up and down for a couple of miles. There are also two tight left hand bends, the second one being the tighter of the two. Be careful! If the group splits just follow the road til the end where we can regroup again outside a restaurant called The Snail.

From here on in, it will be fairly simple to keep together in a bunch. Well, in theory anyway!

That's enough pratting on from me. See you tomorrow!

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

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[ame]http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779[/ame]

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

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
6. Ved
   
7. Tom-saracen (Will get on at London Bridge at 19.18)
   
   

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

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
4. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
2. Gav
   
   

GROUNDRULES:

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.

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Woops - sorry BMMF - didn't mean to C&P your pic!

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

[ame]http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779[/ame]

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

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   4.marcom
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
6. Ved
   
7. Tom-saracen (Will get on at London Bridge at 19.18)
   
8. Gav
   
   

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

1. tika
   
2. Sam
   
3. jonny
   
4. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
   

GROUNDRULES:

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.

8. Riders will produce baked goods on request of TNRC management.

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Will be catching the train after all...

I'm out! After the st. margaret my legs needs more recover time before roll again, but more important i also got what i guess you can call saddle overheating.... I need rest indeed. Next time i will be more wise about what I can afford just before the tuesday night. Have Fun!!..it looks a good one.

shame marco but good call. one of the reasons i didn't do the st. margarets ride was cos of reccie'ing this on saturday and football tonight. i would have nothing in the tank for TNRC. rest up and rest well, you should be happy knowing you put in an epic ride on Sunday. and see you fresh for the next one.

I'm out! After the st. margaret my legs needs more recover time before roll again, but more important i also got what i guess you can call saddle overheating.... I need rest indeed. Next time i will be more wise about what I can afford just before the tuesday night. Have Fun!!..it looks a good one.

Come to North Drinks instead Marco.

I am out too
I am dead after St M punk ride and I need a rest
missing 2 TNRC in a row...

Come to North Drinks instead Marco.

good idea..i will PM you.

I'm out! After the st. margaret my legs needs more recover time before roll again, but more important i also got what i guess you can call saddle overheating.... I need rest indeed. Next time i will be more wise about what I can afford just before the tuesday night. Have Fun!!..it looks a good one.

I feel your pain, Marco. Hopefully see you and Tika on the next one.

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

[ame]http://www.bikemap.net/route/260779[/ame]

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

1. Clintsmoker
   
2. andyp
   
3. BMMF
   
4. teddy
   
5. wools
   
6. Ved
   
7. Tom-saracen (Will get on at London Bridge at 19.18)
   
8. Gav
   
   

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

1. Sam
   
2. jonny
   
3. Balmain
   
   

Ride out

1.claus

1. purple_mj
   
   

GROUNDRULES:

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.

8. Riders will produce baked goods on request of TNRC management.

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St M punk ride

Que?

;)

Aha, I know there is a 'beautiful' chart above...but, in words, how honest are those hills?

I don't think any of them are particularly steep, but they are quite long for the south east. Have you done the Surrey Hills ride? I think this one tonight has hills that are comparable to that.