2011-04-29 Fri (Bank Holiday) - Guinness Ride #4

You want to use my mum cause shes going to die soon???

Sick BRM, just sick...

Would you rather he wait?

Mama needs loving too i guess

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    
20. ChainBreaker!
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    

Beige chino ride? We could do something sensible and obey the rules of the road? Or we could wear chinos on the guinness run and only drink half because we're riding?

with reflective ankle clips... paniers maybe? i think you might be onto something here.

Probably do it geared too, it's only sensible!

pfff - bromptons i think you'll find

And DEFINITELY no lo pros... Theyre just not sensible...

best wait for the next SkyRide, then there won't be any cars on the road, much sensibler

Love it :-)

just been reading through threads to find out where/when etc. but now I'm really confused, I don't have any beige chinos, will a beige mankini do? I wouldn't want to look out of place.

oh yeah, so where/when?

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    
20. ChainBreaker!
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    
21. Bearfoot, LET US PRAY:
    OH Lord jesus, clean shaven jesus, almost looking alike "robin williams" jesus! a blondi jesus,
    Almost swiss looking jesus, not beardy dirty middle eastern look alike jesus which probably more historicaly acurate...jesus,,,,( not that one) let me,us, all be on shape for this race, ride, thing! let ride until our muscular thighs sweet white froth, capuccino looking alike froth! dont let anything depressing or horrible happening to me, us, all, and let us joyfully join, and enjoy that evening....AMEN!
    

Man up and pedal yourselves over to Dublin for a day of stout stout!

Man up and pedal yourselves over to Dublin for a day of stout stout!

Ha, ha, great offer. A trip to the Emerald Isle is very tempting.

[B]Home Office Makes Royal Proposal for a Happy Ending[/B]

Licensed premises may be allowed to increase the hours of their licensable activities to 1am on the night of 29/30 April 2011 to help everyone celebrate the Royal Wedding. The Home Office has just completed a 2-week consultation period (12 January 2011 to 26 January 2011) to consider their proposals.

If the proposals go ahead, licensed premises will be able to enjoy later opening hours on this day without the need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice. Premises with later licences will be unaffected.

...... looks like it will be another quiet one......

So, the tentative plan (subject to road closures and other security considerations) is that we follow the well trusted and trodden route of the previous rides.

Many will remember with affection the opening venues, but may be a bit hazy in relation to the subsequent establishments. So, as an indicator rather than final roster, herewith the details

6:00 Royal Oak, 355 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY

Within a snipers bullet of the MI5/6 building on the southbank, a traditional old style boozer, with excellent Guinness, and a courtyard area down an allyway on the right hand side of the pub for bike storage, the Royal Oak is a natural starting point.

7:00 O'Neills, 65 Cannon Street, EC4N 5AX

The pub is at the Mansion House tube end of Cannon Street, and close to the junction with Queen Street. There is a pedestrian area outside the pub so we can keep an eye on the bikes, whilst enjoying a pint in the balmy Friday evening sunshine.

Maybe we can find another unfortunate commuter to track stand interminably, to our jeers, as the lights refused to change.

7:45 Filthy McNasty's, 68 Anwell Street, London EC1R 1UU

Slightly tricky to get to, but worth the trip for an excellent pint in an interesting part of central London. Aim for either Roseberry Avenue, or Mount Pleasant sorting office, and you are nearly there.

8:30 The Toucan, 19 Carlisle Street, off Soho Square, W1V 5RJ

The spiritual home of the Guinness Ride, and a natural destination. A rammed madhouse at the best of times, so again outside will be the logical location.

and finally, for the remaining brave souls.

10.00 The Coach and Horses, Wellington Street, by the Royal Opera House

A deliciously creamy pint, when myself, Brian and Bearfoot did some exhaustive quality control testing after the "Show me some respect" reccy ride, and really convenient for Waterloo Bridge, and the escape of the saaf London massive, after the final bell.

I have extended the timings a bit, and a final confirmed plan will follow approximately 2 weeks before the final departure.

So keep in touch with the thread, and make sure you get your foam hat on the 17th March.

Get yours on the 17th........

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    
20. ChainBreaker!
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    
21. Bearfoot, LET US PRAY:
    
22. OLC in like original sin
    

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    
20. ChainBreaker!
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    
21. Bearfoot, LET US PRAY:
    
22. Kirth
    

^^ Oi what have i ever done to you?

Very interesting how I did that, I blame the cold meds

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    
20. ChainBreaker!
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    
21. Bearfoot, LET US PRAY:
    
22. OLC in like original sin
    
23. Kirth
    

To all the followers of St. Patrick, of whichever political or cultural persuasion, have a great day.

Ha, great minds Bernie..

I thought this would be the most apt place to post about St. Patrick's day.

Have a lovely day

Top man Will. Are you free to join us on the 29th?

I think this was the last Forum ride we were both on!

I'll see what I can do with my diary. I still haven't made one of these G rides. I shall wet my appetite in Dublin tomorrow and throughout the weekend.

dublin? no half measures for you eh!

hoping to pick up the headgear at Wests tonight

dublin? no half measures for you eh!

hoping to pick up the headgear at Wests tonight

Good man Si. Hang on to it for the evening of the Main Event.

If a couple of spare hats were to follow you home, I am sure you would have some willing takers at the end of April.

1. 50/14
   
2. Aleksi
   
3. Bernie
   
4. BenJam
   
5. joe smiff
   
6. jcgarcia
   
7. hartxander
   8.Roymund
   9.Jester
   
8. catfood
   
9. mmccarthy
   
10. betty
    
11. Gav13
    
12. JSM
    
13. TheorySwine
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. ian (conker)
    
16. Ricochet
    
17. T4
    
18. Sumo
    
19. Crumb
    69.
    LXX. Braker
    22 or 70. sherbertflyingsaucer
    
20. Bearfoot, LET US PRAY:
    
21. OLC in like original sin
    
22. Kirth
    
    

Sadly im out as im out of the Country. 69 free