2010-05-22 Sat 8am - Southend Seaside Jaunt (Because Long Rides are Fun)

Hey! I was joking.

I'm a married man. Sorta.

don't worry i won't tell the missus
i'm discrete !

smiley face smiley face smiley face

Be my guest.

we

Hell on Earth.

Are you shitting me? Looks like the leagusie where I grew up. $6 carafes of wine FTW.

Seriously considering this as I desperately neeeeeed leg miles, but am forced to be back for birthday beers in Regents park for about 3ish. Possible?

Did we do it in about 5-6 hours last time?

All out attack to get the tandem ship shape for this. Away from london tomorrow so spannering away to prevent chain suck doom on the downhills.
Also, on the very off chance that anyone has a french threaded left pedal, hit me up.... Can live without but it'd be nice.
The train people took a dim view on tandems last time I got on one, smiling sweetly is the only way.
Suncream, water, tools. Ace. Can't wait.

I have the same problem. I really want to go on this but need to be back in town mid afternoon. I'm not sure it's possible, especially with a pub at the other end and me having the willpower of a goldfish..

well if the pace is a bit slow there are so many train stations along that section you should just be able to jump aboard whenever you need to

    46. (in spirit if not in flesh) Cornelius Southendfoot

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37. jaygee (queered because I am loving them too much)
    
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40. Sasmon (Leaving later geared and planning to catch the Peloton on the way)
    
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well if the pace is a bit slow there are so many train stations along that section you should just be able to jump aboard whenever you need to

This response is far too reasonable. I was looking for something more along the lines of 'htfu and sign up to this ride, don't forget to waste all afternoon in the pub ensuring any prior engagements become meaningless'

You'll be fine rob I did the brakless 48x16 couple of hills but nothing towards the end.

Just a side note I wouldnt recommend anyone else to do this as it's not safe or sensible blah blah blah.

I'm planning on riding 48x16 so thats good to hear. Was starting to get concerned with the few threads of people saying they would have to this ride geared.

well if the pace is a bit slow there are so many train stations along that section you should just be able to jump aboard whenever you need to

You is like well clever ;)

I'm planning on riding 48x16 so thats good to hear. Was starting to get concerned with the few threads of people saying they would have to this ride geared.

That's cos they is like well mouth-breathing joey-face ;)

I'm suddenly tempted to get my gears out.

Phhhhhhwwwwooooaaarrrrrr...

hey nice cereals btw
discount group buy ???

You is like well clever ;)
and
This response is far too reasonable. I was looking for something more along the lines of 'htfu and sign up to this ride, don't forget to waste all afternoon in the pub ensuring any prior engagements become meaningless'

the voice of reason in an otherwise mad world !

hey nice cereals btw
discount group buy ???

The amount of fibre I work through it's often a wonder that anyone can stand to be in a room with me. The "Dorset Dash" is what I do every morning, shortly after getting out of bed.

the voice of raisin in an otherwise sad world !

Nice grapes dicki

Gav, tis the season for slagging off commitments (pot kettle black, perhaps?).

am bringing this hat

I know, and I'm pretty sure I'm in on this - everything else can wait for a good ride on a sunny day..

start time still 8am at brick lane polo right ?

Anyone riding up to BL from south?

Joe Smith, Skully, vee vee, jg ?

Maybe meet in HH at the Half Moon junction?

yeah i think it is
am i gona have to bring my bloody d-lock?

I'll be bringing a lock - southend is not scandinavian in it's attitude to bike theft.