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

I'll come if Eddie comes

FUCKMECOCOSUGARPOPS

yeah 8am tis ok

ok I'm definately in, see you lot by the BP garage at about 8.15

Bike set-up? I would suggest 1 gear, the rest is irrelevant

i wouldnt say irrelevant.
i wouldnt suggest a gear thats too spinny for example.

Pha! I missed these!

1 gear. got that bit right. thinking more about my risers; Instead of sawin off hipster 'tude would prefer to rockthesarf on drops....or even a whole new frame!!

8am is good for me :)
yeah, a mate wants to do this, he's yet to sign up but will soon.
he has risers though?
would people suggest changing to bullhorns or drops?
he will be doing the dynamo as well

Risers, drops, it's all the same.

Whatever he/she wants to ride on is best

fair enough

^ what he said

Hey Dov - cheers for your tweedride pack : P
I'll buy ya a pint at the sea

might well be in for this, if I can get the surly built in time..
need miles before dunwich.

Im happy for an 8am should be pretty quiet

Im happy for an 8am should be pretty quiet

+1

Lovely people to ride with in this list.

8am is good for me :)
yeah, a mate wants to do this, he's yet to sign up but will soon.
he has risers though?
would people suggest changing to bullhorns or drops?
he will be doing the dynamo as well

Yes, handlebars are an absolute must.

^ good advice right there.

8 am is good.

ok I'm definately in, see you lot by the BP garage at about 8.15

which road? i'm by viccy park so might make sense to join you....

@tdub
Sainsbury's Ed is making a little in-joke about his legendary arrival on this here forum, on an earlier run to Southend. You can be regaled with this in detail on the ride. It's a good un.

We will meet the basketball/polo courts just north of BG road on Brick Lane. Best off just coming there. But our route will take us through Viccy Park, along the north east side from the Inn on the Park along to the Wick A12 junction. Not advisable trying to meet us on the way, unless you're in close phone contact with someone at the start to let us know you're there.

I know a lot of peopl eon the list know this stuff, but it's worth trepeating on every page! A reminder of this lot from Corny, in good time for people to get mechanical things / spares sorted if needs be. I have underlined one section in particular and added a bit about stopping and turning, for those not very used to riding in groups that is essential for a trouble free ride... listen, communicate hazards, turns, slowing/stopping very clearly and loudly, be midful of other riders around you ....

A few things to read before you go:
**
Check over your bike
Make sure it is roadworthy**
-Check your tyres for wear and glass/flints/sharp objects
-Pump up the tyres(correctly inflated tyres puncture less)
-Check your lights and batteries (if a night ride). Lights are advisable at all times during foul weather/low light
-Check for loose bolts
-Oil the chain
If you are not mechanically competent, get a friend to help you.
Make sure you do this a couple of days before, not the day of, it'll save you a stressful couple of hours if there is something you need to sort.

**Prepare for self-sufficiency **
-Bring a spare tube and tube changing tools
-Bring food and water, high energy snacks and fruit
-Bring spare batteries
-Bring extra layers, for if it gets colder
-Bring a rainjacket for if it gets wetter
-Bring a Fully Charged Mobile
-Bring a mapbook

*Help out, sound off about hazards and if people have been dropped of the back
*Usually if we are riding the first person over a nasty bump or hidden grate, sudden drop, glass, when making turns or stopping, whatever will let those immediately following them now about it by shouting or pointing. Also be sure to warn others of vehicles, pass the message along the ride. 'CAR FRONT' when oncoming, 'CAR BACK' when cars attempting to overtake from behind. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.

So if you hear about it from the front, pass it back.

Conversely if you see people being dropped off the back, at the lights or because they are slow or having some mechanical difficulties, pass it forward so the people leading the ride know and can take steps to either wait up, slow down or go back and help them out. When we turn off a road, if you know people are a way behind, wait for them at the turn to make sure they know to turn too.

Get other peoples mobile numbers
You can collect these in either the numbers thread or at the beginning of the ride, worth having in case you get lost off the back(or front).

Take a few minutes to check out the route
Either from the route posted up or grab a map/cribsheet/directions so if you plan to leave early, arrive late or if you get separated you can get back on to the ride

Be sensible
As with all forum rides we will endeavour to help out any stricken rider with their punctures and mechanical problems but on a large ride this might be difficult.
Do not bring arcane or speciality equipment that needs non standard tools or esoteric knowledge in order to sort out failures and malfunctions.
Of course if you can change a 650 tub in complete darkness in under ten minutes and have all the tools and glues, be my guest.

Hoping to tag along for this.

ohh I would love to come, but it's the Rollapaluzza club track champs the next day and I'm not sure a 60mile ride would be good preparation

@tdub
Sainsbury's Ed is making a little in-joke about his legendary arrival on this here forum, on an earlier run to Southend. You can be regaled with this in detail on the ride. It's a good un.

Ah, i look forward to the story then! Thanks for letting me know. That could easily have been a real cruel stitch up - 'Oh yeh, you know the BP garage just on 'x' road - meet us there at 8:15'.

8:15...8:20....8:25...... where are they??

We will meet the basketball/polo courts just north of BG road on Brick Lane. Best off just coming there. But our route will take us through Viccy Park, along the north east side from the Inn on the Park along to the Wick A12 junction. Not advisable trying to meet us on the way, unless you're in close phone contact with someone at the start to let us know you're there.

Polo courts it is - see you there.

JoeSmith/Damo fancy riding out from south again???

Any ideas what time we'll be back in london (if train or even if we just turn round and ride home?)

1. (in spirit if not in flesh) Cornelius Southendfoot
   
2. John H
   
3. joe smiff
   
4. Alex (a|s)
   
5. conker
   
6. Skully
   
7. wools
   
8. Edmundro
   
9. richoking
   
10. FridayMarch26th
    
11. tdub
    
12. Stix
    
13. huge16
    
14. spybot
    
15. evans
    
16. pajamas
    
17. joelovesfixed(2)
    
18. dave4
    
19. kattiep
    
20. mo_mo
    
21. sarah_h
    
22. ziska
    
23. slapshot
    
24. habbi
    
25. middleofnowhere
    
26. Clever Pun
    

I'm gonna have to drop out as my transfer date at work has been brought forward to the 21st

have a great ride everyone. too busy with forest school project to ride but well done to corny for organising this from s. america. that's impressive

1. (in spirit if not in flesh) Cornelius Southendfoot
   
2. John H
   
3. joe smiff
   
4. Alex (a|s)
   
5. conker
   
6. Skully
   
7. wools
   
8. Edmundro
   
9. richoking
   
10. FridayMarch26th
    
11. tdub
    
12. Stix
    
13. huge16
    
14. spybot
    
15. evans
    
16. pajamas
    
17. joelovesfixed(2)
    
18. dave4
    
19. kattiep
    
20. mo_mo
    
21. sarah_h
    
22. ziska
    
23. slapshot
    
24. habbi
    
25. middleofnowhere
    
26. Clever Pun
    
27. atticus (I hope - depends on work)
    

right i'm off on holiday untill the day before this and want to print off Andys pace notes for this before i go, but the link doesnt seem to work for me!

Mikec this is going to be an easy paced ride, come along, it wont wear you're legs out, and will act as a good warm up for Rolla track champs.