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Hurrah! Will add this into the ladies "It's Just How We Roll" schedule and try and get some girls along.
this is the list:
- steve
- itsbruce
- poots
- steve
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I'm all over this shit. Anybody else up for riding back if we get there in good time? Obviously leave the decision to the day itself because we might not feel like the spin back if its sleeting and dark...
Ill ride back with you but only on gears...Dilemma!
- steve
- itsbruce
- poots
- ian
- dbr
- Stonehedge
- Xander
- steve
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Have a look at http://www.maypolefreehouse.co.uk/Welcome.html
Lots of clubs use it. There are racks outside and the bike park is 50 metres away. Need a lock though.
itsbruce
upstart
pootsmanuva
conker
dbr
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2011-11-20 - the damn it's freezing out there fixed bicycle ride to cambridge
Posted by
@skive
ok so lots of folks keen for a freezing cold run up to cambridge.
lots of dates people are being thrown about on the other thread and which all are welcome to ride.
however this is the date i'll be organising this one for.
the last run had 50 people nearly all on fixed and with a healthy mix of men and women was an awesome day in the saddle, and pub.
weather this time will be slightly colder, read very, so pub stops might be indoors and we will most likely need to choose a good pub at the other end.
locks will be needed if you plan to stop.
start point will be the polo courts at brick lane.
start time will be 9 o'clock prompt, won't be a day to be stood about.
this had been amended!
we will be finishing at the devonshire pub.
this is the route:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/818725
i have updated the route to the above.
it now has the high beech tea hut and dna path included.
ride notes
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 - you will end up back in london in the dark i'm sure
-Check for loose bolts
-Oil the chain
If you are not mechanically competent, get a friend that is 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
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, whatever will let those immediately following them now about it by shouting or pointing.
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.
Get other peoples mobile numbers
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.
If we stop at the side of the road get out of it! Lets not block the carriageway for every other soul on the roads.
Do not bring arcane or speciality equipment that needs non standard tools or esoteric knowledge in order to sort out failures and malfunctions.
No one will get dropped or left but if this is your first ride expect to ride 60+ miles, that will involve some preparation and eating.
This ride will be social, steady and relaxed.
There will be beer.
this is the list: