2013-07-07 - London to Brighton - 99% Traffic Free

Sound cool! But hopefully it's really hot - tshirt, shorts and sunglasses - with fish n chips and a paddle in the sea at the end!!!

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I assume everyone is taking the train back to London. Is there a limit on how many bikes will be allowed onto the train?

If there is we will ignore it like we usually do.

sounds a really nice ride; just wondered where you are starting from?
bob c

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This weekend we were hoping to hook-up with the HHSB Brighton ride crew so did the Guildford-Brighton leg.

The track was a bit wet and muddy in sections as you would expect for Spring after the colossal rains we've had.

My 7 year old Daughter managed the ride on 39x19 fixed trailer cycle with the last hour in the driving rain.

No tears, or tantrums just a great ride.

Yeah sorry we didn't catch you, it was a tough day on the sleds, after having taken a long and expensive lunch at Turner's hoping for the showers to pass, we
embarked into what can only be described as a squall... We had a couple of tears and the odd tantrum, including laner throwing his coffee out the pram, but managed a good day of it nonetheless.

My 7 year old Daughter managed the ride on 39x19 fixed trailer cycle with the last hour in the driving rain.

No tears, or tantrums just a great ride.

chappeau to her!

Really looking forward to this one.

Could I do this on a mountain bike/ would it be wise to?

Yes, buy this badass one.

https://www.lfgss.com/thread105260.html

Sounds like a good ride but I'm in France for the obvious that weekend!

Definitely interested in this. Will put me name down depending on commitments.

Putting in my interest! Will clear the date.

yes yes!

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4. Sweats
   
5. Jake
   
6. shinkuu kiss
   
7. Dan-himself
   
8. mattioats
   
9. dave4
   
10. Big Dave
    
11. apollo
    
12. Hairnet
    14.atbeard
    
13. Booga
    
14. Tanya g
    
15. Hesa
    
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Love towpaths, even if my wrists/glued carbon doesn't!

I would love to bring my SS 29er out on this... riding it with perfect tyres for this at the moment - Twin Rails. But I got to admit I am worried about keeping up with the pace you guys might set. Are you serious about setting 17mph (earlier post) all the way - you mean when you're moving or average overall?

Anyway, I won't cry if I run out of steam, just bail and ride to the nearest train station - but I'd rather not do that.

I would love to bring my SS 29er out on this... riding it with perfect tyres for this at the moment - Twin Rails. But I got to admit I am worried about keeping up with the pace you guys might set. Are you serious about setting 17mph (earlier post) all the way - you mean when you're moving or average overall?

Anyway, I won't cry if I run out of steam, just bail and ride to the nearest train station - but I'd rather not do that.

In my experience 17 mph would be very very fast. Especially as this is off road, I would guess at 12-14 mph rolling speed.

Yeah, that's what I figured. If you lot were aiming for 17mph I would have to bring my motorbike*. At the speed you are talking about I am probably in. Need to get authorisation first, but sounds great to me.

Would be a lovely warm up for the DD too.

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EDIT: Sounds great - correction - sounds excellent, like a fabulous ride.

Guys I'm pretty sure Dimi was taking the piss when he said 17mph, either that or he plans to do repeats and lap us a few times.

Continental TourRide Tyre - Black - 700 x 32C
any know if these are any good? Looking for cheapish tyres - prob only use for this ride!
they're £16.95 at Halfords

I have a pair of specialized infinity 32c in the loft if you want to borrow them for it. SE5.

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7. Dan-himself
   
8. mattioats
   
9. dave4
   
10. Big Dave
    
11. apollo
    
12. Hairnet
    14.atbeard
    
13. Booga
    
14. Tanya g
    
15. Hesa
    
16. heavisides
    
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I'll be riding a 38 on the front, 35 on the back. Fat tire time.

I got authorisation for this one, so would like to put my name down, if that is OK...

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2. Eamesy
   dimi3.
   
3. Indr4Ripper
   
4. Sweats
   
5. Jake
   
6. shinkuu kiss
   
7. Dan-himself
   
8. mattioats
   
9. dave4
   
10. Big Dave
    
11. apollo
    
12. Hairnet
    14.atbeard
    
13. Booga
    
14. Tanya g
    
15. Hesa
    
16. heavisides
    
17. What?ok!
    
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See you there.

This seems really cool, I work at Micycle if any of you's need a hand before..
Quite a newbie on the forum.

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2. Eamesy
   dimi3.
   
3. Indr4Ripper
   
4. Sweats
   
5. Jake
   
6. shinkuu kiss
   
7. Dan-himself
   
8. mattioats
   
9. dave4
   
10. Big Dave
    
11. apollo
    
12. Hairnet
    14.atbeard
    
13. Booga
    
14. Tanya g
    
15. Hesa
    
16. heavisides
    
17. What?ok!
    
18. Ok123
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