2013-11-16 Cambridge via Duddenhoe End

It is indeed looking like a fairly big crowd, and I'll be giving some thought to how we manage the issues that flow from that. Splitting it into two rides seems a bit drastic, but we will encounter splits at traffic lights and will need to have good communications across the group.

I'll be coming down from Cambridge in the morning too, so I guess I'll see Hefty, Tias, and Separ ation at the station too. I'll be on a red steel jobby with chrome mudguards, geared.

It is indeed looking like a fairly big crowd, and I'll be giving some thought to how we manage the issues that flow from that. Splitting it into two rides seems a bit drastic, but we will encounter splits at traffic lights and will need to have good communications across the group.

Team radio?

It is indeed looking like a fairly big crowd, and I'll be giving some thought to how we manage the issues that flow from that. Splitting it into two rides seems a bit drastic, but we will encounter splits at traffic lights and will need to have good communications across the group.

I was wondering if any 'split' is going to take place it would make more sense after High Beech when the fixielords can safely power off on their own without too many traffic light considerations.

It might happen naturally after that point anyway, but as there's a natural pause there then it might be a good opportunity to collect any straggling groups, check up on strays, or meet up with latecomers.

I've no doubt I'll be in the tail group no matter what happens mind

Yes, High Beech would be a more obvious point to split if we have to. Apart from village pelicans the only other traffic light I can think of before Cambridge is where we cross the A120 Stortford Road.

It is indeed looking like a fairly big crowd, and I'll be giving some thought to how we manage the issues that flow from that. Splitting it into two rides seems a bit drastic, but we will encounter splits at traffic lights and will need to have good communications across the group.

Just ask everyone to stop on orange (if safe) and not to filter.

Indeed. While respecting the spirit of freedom and anarchy, I had started pulling together some middle-aged notes a few weeks ago which go something like:

1. stops – High Beech, Much Hadham, Cambridge

2. Red lights - we will stop at them

3. Aim to stick together

4. I ought to provide my mobile number – anyone who drops off the back (mechanical or other reason) is welcome to call me so we can pause while you catch up, or send someone back if need be

5. Volunteers to act as sweeper are welcome. Be aware of riders behind you - if you lose sight of them, slow down or pull in to regroup. Call ahead to let other riders know you’re stopping

6. It’s best if we don’t filter past stationary traffic – pull up behind traffic in a queue at lights

7. Look out for drivers who want to overtake, and be ready to speak with them; they may not know that there’s a long line of cyclists ahead.

I'm thinking of catching the train into Paddington and riding to Brick Lane - could do with some company/navigational help if anyone else is leaving from Paddington way?

If your there in early in the morning, then just ride towards east on Euston road and city road heading to old street roundabout and the rest should be easy.

Ludd, beware of trying to direct traffic! BMMF once pointed this out to me in a discussion on overtakers in that london's famous tnrc thread. Sage advice. But yes your points about communication, red lights, filtering - absolutely.

Too right, Skully.

I'm not qualified to do that and would not want to be responsible for any twattery that could be pinned on my instructions, but I am happy to provide an explanation to any driver who appears baffled as to why the rider at the back of the group is not waving them through.

Are you in?

1. Ludd
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
    

Can't hurt?

What's happened to Arnolo and Eagle Glenn?

1. Ludd
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend') Digits: zero 7 5 88 zero 9 two 0 1 two
    
    

In

I'm thinking of catching the train into Paddington and riding to Brick Lane - could do with some company/navigational help if anyone else is leaving from Paddington way?

I'm relatively local to paddington, what time do you think you'll be getting in?

1. Ludd (nil seven 940 eight hundred 8 too seven)
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. arnolo
    
43. Eagle Glenn
    
44. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend')
    

1. Ludd (nil seven 940 eight hundred 8 too seven)
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend') Digits: zero 7 5 88 zero 9 two 0 1 two
    
43. arnolo
    
44. Eagle Glenn
    

1. Ludd (nil seven 940 eight hundred 8 too seven)
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra: 07 double eight 9 73 eight 03 eight
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend') Digits: zero 7 5 88 zero 9 two 0 1 two
    
43. arnolo
    
44. Eagle Glenn
    

1. Ludd (nil seven 940 eight hundred 8 too seven)
   
2. Husy
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra: 07 double eight 9 73 eight 03 eight
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe (geared) oh78668ohoh679
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (geared bike)
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend') Digits: zero 7 5 88 zero 9 two 0 1 two
    
43. arnolo
    
44. Eagle Glenn[/QUOTE]
    

I'm relatively local to paddington, what time do you think you'll be getting in?

I might join you guys too in that case.

1. Ludd (nil seven 940 eight hundred 8 too seven)
   
2. Husy oh785 zero6 9 o458
   
3. Hoke
   
4. apollo
   
5. dbr - no lunch stop
   
6. cnkr - if no lunch stop (at least 1 gear)
   
7. Horro
   
8. keanulooser (geared)
   
9. Jurek
   
10. Indra: 07 double eight 9 73 eight 03 eight
    
11. Hesa
    
12. Hairnetnic
    
13. JohnDoe (geared) oh78668ohoh679
    
14. Elra
    
15. xsvcx
    
16. Clockwork_killa
    
17. ncjlee
    
18. Bernie
    
19. Allysse
    
20. sinan90
    
21. vunugu
    
22. chrisbytheway
    
23. Vanneau (geared)
    
24. Toastyoneuk
    
25. Merlar
    
26. Seraphinx
    
27. Distinctive Rob
    
28. Hefty
    
29. alfie - 07909093052
    
30. Seven04 (fixed)
    
31. Hugo
    
32. Big H
    
33. John Andre
    
34. Glen Husbands-Alex
    
35. Mehmet (geared)
    
36. Cafewanda (SS)
    
37. Woah Cats
    
38. Marlene (gea
    
39. Ian (geared bike)
    
40. LHL
    
41. shinkuu kiss
    
42. amey (geared +1 maybe a 'friend') Digits: zero 7 5 88 zero 9 two 0 1 two
    
43. arnolo
    
44. Eagle Glenn
    

Thanks dear ride leader for adding our names back to the list.

I'll be coming down from Cambridge in the morning too, so I guess I'll see Hefty, Tias, and Separ ation at the station too. I'll be on a red steel jobby with chrome mudguards, geared.

See you on the platform. Depending on how fit I feel I'll either be on a purple Bianchi SS or a geared black Vitus.

If Vitus I will fit 4spok so I at least look a bit slave.

^^It's a pleasure.

I'll be heading up from SE London but will probbably use the ginger line, as it's pretty much door to door for me.

If we really are going to have 40+ riders turning out for this, I'd suggest we gather by the polo court on the north side of BGRoad. That way we don't clog up a busy section of brick lane.

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MEETING by PaulRide, on Flickr

I'll be heading up from SE London but will probbably use the ginger line, as it's pretty much door to door for me.

I'll be ginger lining it from SE as well - figured I might as well give myself the maximum bagel window

Good stuff - was thinking to get in to Paddington Station at 8am, can do earlier if you think we need more than an hour to get to Brick Lane?