2011-11-05 Gulliver's Travels

From se18 its 30 miles, so guessing I'd be leaving at 7am. Which isn't terrible, but could see myself failing and getting the train.

Pancake flat.

http://www.bikemap.net/route/1321448

A mere 20 miles from my place. Considering it's a 10 mile ride to paddington I think I will ride out.

A mere 20 miles from my place. Considering it's a 10 mile ride to paddington I think I will ride out.

Joint ride out?

^ Up for that. We wouldn't coincide for quite a while though, unless you fancied heading SW first.

^ Will look in a bit more detail at the route.

Tempted by the ride out - haven't run the numbers on how early that'd mean leaving though.

Anyone riding to Iver will have my admiration, but the station is far from easy to find, and there will be more than enough "challenges" on the ride to Oxford, to keep the masochists happy.

Perhaps haul a few extra tubes and a spare tyre if you are feeling super fit?

I hope that this does not sound overly controlling, but we will be leaving Iver at 9:30 PROMPT as otherwise all the Oxford burning torches will have gone out, and the pitchfork welcoming committee will have wandered off to the fireworks.

It's flat as far as Iver at least! 18 mile roll from my place cf 10.5 miles to paddington station so I may as well.

Have got the station locked in on google maps so should find it ok.

Let's just hope the weather forecast isn't accurate....

It's flat as far as Iver at least! 18 mile roll from my place cf 10.5 miles to paddington station so I may as well.

Have got the station locked in on google maps so should find it ok.

Let's just hope the weather forecast isn't accurate....

What's wrong with glorious Autumnal sunshine with light gusts of wind, rustling the leaves on the forest trails?

#berniewishfulthinkingweatherreport

Out

of cereal bars at home. Must pick some up today.

Weather forecast has improved a bit! Really looking forward to this.

Out

of cereal bars at home. Must pick some up today.

Weather forecast has improved a bit! Really looking forward to this.

You monkey; had me on the go there!

Look out the window, this is the weather we will have tomorrow morning.

hello Bernie,

just picking up on the ride vibe before tommorrow's ladies outing to box hill. ours should be fun and relaxed, i think the weather will be kind in the morning.. hope you get your fix of tarmac this weekend, i do love seeing the seasons changing..

best always
Al

hello Bernie,

just picking up on the ride vibe before tommorrow's ladies outing to box hill. ours should be fun and relaxed, i think the weather will be kind in the morning.. hope you get your fix of tarmac this weekend, i do love seeing the seasons changing..

best always
Al

Good man Al. Give my best regards to the delightful ladies of the forum. The Epping Forest ride was as nice a ride, as anyone could ask for. Don't forget the camera and jelly babies, and a few sachets of mayo (the girls will explain...)

I'm a little closer to town that upstart, so will let the train take the strain I think. Particularly in light of the forecast.

Does anyone know if they make waders with cleat fittings?

I'm a little closer to town that upstart, so will let the train take the strain I think. Particularly in light of the forecast.

Does anyone know if they make waders with cleat fittings?

Like this?

(Only £372.50 from Rapha)

Dancing James *!$king swears by them.

Bernie,

I live out Oxford way and wouldn't mind joining the ride through the Chilterns. Any chance of arranging to meet up in the Henley area? I'm happy to help out with suggestions for smaller picturesque roads through the hills too ...

Bernie,

I live out Oxford way and wouldn't mind joining the ride through the Chilterns. Any chance of arranging to meet up in the Henley area? I'm happy to help out with suggestions for smaller picturesque roads through the hills too ...

good man. i have sent a pm with my mobile.

See all you good peeps tomorrow morning. It is going to be stunning.

i'll see you Yahoos shortly

Looking forward to this - aiming to jump on that train at Ealing Broadway. See you in Iver

Like this?

(Only £372.50 from Rapha)

Dancing James *!$king swears by them.

i saw that

Smashing mornings ride. In Wattlington, at the Turf for 3pm

Where are the pitchforks and torches, locals? We've a Catholic we need to burn.

Bernie's phone dead. PM me if you're near!

Brilliant day out! Thanks to Bernie for organising and Paul and JoePablo for the leading.

Bernie, thanks for organising the ride and to everyone for the good company - a great way to break my lfgss duck!

What an awesome day out in the lanes. Huge thanks to Bernie for organising and marshalling the brigade. Those roads were new territory for me, but hope to discover more round there in future.

And a beer festival laid on at the other end! Why isn't every ride like that?