Hell of the Ashdown

i am just looking forward to catching up with everyone.. the last two weeks have been incredibly tough (off the bike)

I'll be on a Dave Marsh, in Katusha bibs and with a white helmet. Say hi when you go past!

rollapaluza kit for me.

rollapaluza kit for me.

If anyone hears of a spare ticket for the ride, please pass on my details.

Thanks muchly.

squad of fireflies riding this year..
suspect i'll be in red/yellow jersey

If anyone hears of a spare ticket for the ride, please pass on my details.

Thanks muchly.

TT Tom has a spare ticket I believe.

rollapaluza kit for me.

Thinking of joining the rollers this year, though the you were being groomed by grumps?

I was contemplating switching allegiances, but took it no further. Plus their kit doesn't match my bikes.

As if we'd actually let you in anyway....

how high can the standards be? they let [insert random member name here] in.

Our standards are impeccable.
Kind of.

TT Tom has a spare ticket I believe.

Thanks mister, but the delightful Simon has offered me his ticket, so look forward to seeing you good peeps out on the road.

Will be in Crystal Palace Kit, and riding the C40 at a suitably sedate pace.

bernie.. i am riding in from norfside with fussballclub at bar italia soho (RV is 0700).. then on to CP and then to Knockholt/Biggin Hill..

catch up with you there or en route.. it'll be good to see you

A

100k

6pt 08.02
Somebody: 08.18
MorleysCC: 08.18
Paramounted: 08.44
Dumps: 08.56
Almac68: 09.24
TT Tom: 09.38
BenJam: 09:22

decided I'm going to get the train from Clapham Junc. to Woldingham and ride the last 4 miles from there.

Ooff - that hill up to Woldingham straight from the train station will be the hardest climb of the day for you then!

^ looks okay on gmaps...

bernie.. i am riding in from norfside with fussballclub at bar italia soho (RV is 0700).. then on to CP and then to Knockholt/Biggin Hill..

catch up with you there or en route.. it'll be good to see you

A

Al, you smooth talker.

I assume you will be heading down by Elmers End, on the way to West Wickham? Will give a call tonight, to confirm arrangements to catch up with you fine riders, and shall make sure I have a bungee with me.

100k

6pt 08.02
Somebody: 08.18
MorleysCC: 08.18
djm778: 08:18
Paramounted: 08.44
Dumps: 08.56
Almac68: 09.24
TT Tom: 09.38
BenJam: 09:22

Did this route a couple of weeks back as a test run....great route...Enjoy!

IMPORTANT RIDER INFO There is a road closure at Blowers Hill so I re routed around it , shouldn't be a problem same distance and all sign posted and will be marshalled.
Here is a map link
Google Maps reroute

At 14.0 miles you will now turn right
approx 15 miles straight over Xrds B2026 to Spode Lane.
approx 16.5 miles Turn Right at T Junction in Cowden towards Holtye

back on route :D

Al, you smooth talker.

I assume you will be heading down by Elmers End, on the way to West Wickham? Will give a call tonight, to confirm arrangements to catch up with you fine riders, and shall make sure I have a bungee with me.
PM sent..

100k

6pt 08.02
Somebody: 08.18
MorleysCC: 08.18
djm778: 08:18
KT Bee: 08.24
Paramounted: 08.44
Dumps: 08.56
Almac68: 09.24
TT Tom: 09.38
BenJam: 09:22

So I completely didn't register that I couldn't get there by train in time when I signed up. Not that the ride from Brixton is exactly arduous. Not sure exactly when the Almac peleton is planning to pass through, but think I might set off a bit earlier so it's not a rush to the start.

Catford will be okay with you starting later if there are no earlier trains. We plan to be at CSG at 07.45h.

I live just round the corner from Charles Darwin school, where the ride starts, so I know the route up to there pretty well. It's at the top of a hill so there's no way to avoid the ups ...

The easiest way is probably from Bromley South, along the A21, turn right on the A233, then up and over the hill and turn left to Downe and continue all the way along Luxted and Single Street. From Orpington it's quite straightforward as well, going along Shire Lane and then up to Downe via High Elms.

From Knockholt there's an awesome route you can take by the lanes, by going up Rushmore Hill and then turning right up Norsted Lane.