Tnrc 2013

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
*Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47. *

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. 
   
5. 
   
6. 
   
7. 
   8....
   
   
   

Hoes - train gets in at 19:49
1.

I'm tentative, my boss's boss is having leaving drinks so I could have a free bar option instead.

I'm awaiting the photographs that followed awaiting the photographers...

some pics

:-D

really really enjoyed that ride too; The Chilterns features lovely scenery, especially the view of the White Horse Lion!
(thanks for correcting my gaze recollection BMMF!)

keeping pace on the hill climbs was challenging and amiss; thanks for relieving me of the rucksack for the second-half Chalfie!!

uploaded a pic of you in-training,

and here's my sight of the Three Musketeers through the woods..

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47.

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. 
   
6. 
   
7. 
   8....
   
   
   

Hoes - train gets in at 19:49
1.

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
*Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47. *

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. 
   
7. 
   8....
   
   
   

Hoes - train gets in at 19:49
1.

so will the following tnrc be on the 20th? Have fun!

Got a bit of knee pain after caining it on the London 100 yesterday however should be good to go tomorrow. In'Shallah

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
*Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47. *

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. 
   8....
   
   
   

Hoes - train gets in at 19:49
1.

Did you ride it fixed in the end? After going to the trouble of getting drops put on the only other fixed rider I saw had bullhorns, nobody seemed to be checking bikes.

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
*Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47. *

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. RadMich (with lighter rucksack, head torch, and possibly a camera for the tourist moments of scenery appreciation!)
   8....
   
   
   

Hoes (who are riding-out) - train gets in at 19:49
1.

Did you ride it fixed in the end? After going to the trouble of getting drops put on the only other fixed rider I saw had bullhorns, nobody seemed to be checking bikes.

look forward to asking you about this tomorrow..

must be fun cycling on a dual carriageway without motor traffic!

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
*Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47. *

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. RadMich (with lighter rucksack, head torch, and possibly a camera for the tourist moments of scenery appreciation!)
   
8. TW2
   
   
   

Hoes (who are riding-out) - train gets in at 19:49
1.

Because I never seem to ride bikes for fun any more. 76" should be a'ight, a'ight?

Because I never seem to ride bikes for fun any more. 76" should be a'ight, a'ight?

be good to see yah :-)

will leave the gear inch q for the pros - but i'll be on 71 a'ight!

(despite that, still expecting to be sluggish uphill..!)

@TW2 - should be fine. I’ll be on 69.6” and setting a relaxed but steady pace. Average speed is only likely to be ~16mph. You’ll just need to be out of the saddle now and again. We’ll regroup at first junctions after tops of climbs anyway.

I’ll be happy to sort out a GS4 on my card again, but I won’t have any change to speak of, so have your ~£6 ready unless you’re the person sorting out the other GS4.

Who’s going to be official backstop/sweeper - Howrad or AirTime?

Did you ride it fixed in the end? After going to the trouble of getting drops put on the only other fixed rider I saw had bullhorns, nobody seemed to be checking bikes.

Yep no one checked bikes however I wasn't taking any chances after ur post then reading it in the information pack so opted to get fully lycra'd up on my road bike.

I saw no one fixed or single speed. I did see a guy cross the line with tri bars on though which made me laugh

I’ll be happy to sort out a GS4 on my card again, but I won’t have any change to speak of, so have your ~£6 ready unless you’re the person sorting out the other GS4.

Who’s going to be official backstop/sweeper - Howrad or AirTime?

Happy with whatever you decide you da boss and all that. However if howrad takes another ridiculously large bag then I think he would have pre-selected himself. That's a cross I wouldn't want to bear!

Also I'll bring you some dollah to cover the group save if u do opt to sort out tickets beforehand. Don't get used to the 75p tip tho haha

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47.

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. RadMich (with lighter rucksack, head torch, and possibly a camera for the tourist moments of scenery appreciation!)
   
8. TW2
   
   
   

Hoes (who are riding-out) - train gets in at 19:49

1. Rod Munch
   

bold move riding out!

Who’s going to be official backstop/sweeper - Howrad or AirTime?

if howrad takes another ridiculously large bag then I think he would have pre-selected himself. That's a cross I wouldn't want to bear!

:-)

i've got a lighter rucksack and a lighter bicycle, so was hoping to zoom about the Chilterns like a spinning top!

.. but as reality might be a little different (!), shall we see how we go once we're there AirTime? happy to do my duty as a backstop/sweeper at some stage..

ps.

commute today with a road bicycle + drops + SPDs was slow, sweatless and stoppy (at every junction pretty much - aside from Margaret Street across Farringdon Road - which resembled - in miniature - Chinese junction crossing - cycling around cyclists, a beautiful moment!); deffo feel super-more comfortable commuting fixed + risers + straps (!)

Will join you... but beware - I will be in full roadie douche mode.

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47.

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. RadMich (with lighter rucksack, head torch, and possibly a camera for the tourist moments of scenery appreciation!)
   
8. TW2
   
9. Howard
   
   
   

Hoes (who are riding-out) - train gets in at 19:49

1. Rod Munch
   

quite a turnout!

Will join you... but beware - I will be in full roadie douche mode.

TNRC Tues 6/8: Hemel Hemstead Reprise - "Pitches and Hoes"
Train out from Euston: 19:24
Return : 22:25/37/53, 23:47.

A new BMMF production - tried and tested 34 miles, some draggy climbs, rolling lanes, flat plains, etc. First time out with a larger group for this one, so it'll be a follow the leader type affair.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/4216433#

Pitches:

1. BMMF
   
2. Des
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. upstart
   
5. fussballclub
   
6. AirTime
   
7. RadMich (with lighter rucksack, head torch, and possibly a camera for the tourist moments of scenery appreciation!)
   
8. TW2
   
9. Howard
   
10. YAL
    
11. Coxy
    
    
    

Hoes (who are riding-out) - train gets in at 19:49

1. Rod Munch
   

Not been on the Euston/Hemel line so no idea how crowded it gets - might be sensible if a GS4 jumped on the 19:04 to lessen the numbers on the 19:24. Any thoughts those who went out last week?

Might be a bedwetter, not recovered from the London 100 thingy, and something about my left leg doesn't feel right.

I'll make a late decision but I think we all know what is meant when someone says that.

Just a shame I won't be there to help celebrate BMMF's birthday.

It’ll probably be busy on both trains (people use their Oysters for off-peak fares as far as Watford after 7pm).

Strictly 2 bikes per doorway, including any non-TNRCers who are aboard.

Be prepared to get offandonagain in order to let people off at interim stops.

I suppose we could float the option of an early 19h04 GS4. Anyone particularly keen to get in the queue for tickets at 18h30 to that effect, with 3 companions? I can probably make it down there for that time if 3 others are definitely up for it...

I buy from you.