2014-04-06 The London Classic

You're providing a towing service? That'll be popular :-)

My mistake. I'll be seeking a tow plus an oxygen tank, although as I was towed/pushed on a memorable Oxford ride, I really should return the favour. Just not on this ride :-).

CW if I recall Bernie had you tethered on a bungee rope..
which looked both hilarious and dangerous in the wee
small hours destined to Oxford, we were all dressed as
chimney sweeps.. ha
Ax

Got a place from the waiting list.

1. BareNecessities
   
2. IvanSkavinsky
   
3. hairnetnic
   
4. pootsmanouva
   
5. IndraRipper
   
6. almac68
   
7. JAH tim
   
8. TooTallTim
   
9. smiff
   
10. torker
    
11. villa-ru
    
12. mands
    
13. Andrew
    
14. Ludd
    
15. Hoke (with no spokez)
    
16. Pavéwell
    
17. fussballclub
    
18. Thomas
    
19. Thomas' +1
    
20. Temp
    
21. Oliver Schick
    
22. Cazakstan
    
23. cake
    
24. owenreed
    
25. nurseholliday
    
26. desouz
    
27. tonyme
    
28. mini Skully
    
29. DCI Skully of the Yard
    
30. Ultracrepidarian
    
31. HoKe
    
32. 6pt tbc
    
33. jonny
    
34. Murrance
    
35. Polka Dot
    
36. vunugu
    
37. Dammit
    
38. laner
    
39. T4
    
40. Davehmercer
    
41. A Owl (never met any forum folks, be nice to say hello...)
    
42. Temp + 1
    
43. Dave4
    
44. Seraphinx
    
45. Hefty +1
    
46. Cafewanda
    
47. Dan W
    
48. Fenella
    
49. OLC
    
50. Marco
    
51. Toastyoneuk
    
52. biarittz (Sam)
    
53. biarittz's big sis (Sian)
    
54. Cupcakes + 1
    
55. middleofnowhere
    
56. Ok123
    
57. Mikey5000
    
58. JD
    
59. FreddieF
    
60. Jurek
    
61. jb000 +1
    
62. hugothenord01
    
63. picco
    
64. jmac (not on here, Skully's pal)
    
65. KTBee
    
66. Seben04
    
67. dooks +1
    
68. Cornelius Blackfoot
    
69. Rod Munch
    
70. Brockley Rueben
    
71. absurdbird
    
72. Digger
    
73. TPR (first timer as well)
    
74. fasih
    
75. Bugloss (wobbling on the silver De Rosa, watch out for me I may need a push :-)
    
76. Hamishio
    
    

Anyone going from Kentish Town or that direction?

Anyone going from Kentish Town or that direction?

Kings cross, say 9:00?

^ I'll meet you there too!

CW if I recall Bernie had you tethered on a bungee rope..
which looked both hilarious and dangerous in the wee
small hours destined to Oxford, we were all dressed as
chimney sweeps.. ha
Ax

Yep. That's the one!

Clubman pushed me for a stretch too.

Bless them both.

Stupid question… is there a kinda LFGSS start time, or is it simply see you out there or at the pub?

The latter. Everyone goes out in small batches, and you can find people to tag along with. It's fun.

CW if I recall Bernie had you tethered on a bungee rope..
which looked both hilarious and dangerous in the wee
small hours destined to Oxford, we were all dressed as
chimney sweeps.. ha
Ax

It didn't just look dangerous, they both fell over at one point!

I want to leave pretty early as then I can see you all as you pass. Look out for 'Long Vehicle' sign, like you get on HGVs. Say hi!

Stupid question… is there a kinda LFGSS start time, or is it simply see you out there or at the pub?

Haha it would actually take all day to do this ride in a pack of 70, with all the traffic lights and junctions and tempting pubs and cafes on the route. I'd recommend riding in a fluid 5 or so, you'll keep coming across other groups and talking to them anyway, merging and demerging into new groups if you like. It's brilliant

Hi you all looking forward to Sunday.

I am still looking for a couple more volunteers for putting up direction arrows on Saturday.

The sections are Waterloo Bridge to Gough St WC1
Mount Pleasant WC1 to Boundary St E2
Redchurch Street E2 to Cambridge Heath Road E1
Cephus St E1 to Tower Bridge

20 signs a piece should take about 40mins

If you can help please PM me

Adam

Haha it would actually take all day to do this ride in a pack of 70, with all the traffic lights and junctions and tempting pubs and cafes on the route. I'd recommend riding in a fluid 5 or so, you'll keep coming across other groups and talking to them anyway, merging and demerging into new groups if you like. It's brilliant

Think the BC group is planning a 09:30 rolloff time.
Could be interesting if LFGSSCC merged in with it.

Ah, love the clarion colours, Skully!

anyone heading from south west, battersea ,clapham?

It didn't just look dangerous, they both fell over at one point!

I'd gone on a 90 mile ride the day before and whilst I was in fine fettle that Sunday morning, the 'sprint' over to Wembley way, whilst great, reduced my energy levels a tad. The sideways fall was funny and, thankfully, in mud.

I'm still glad I did those rides and even more supremely thankful for the physical and verbal support the group gave me.

I'm definitely coming back with longer legs in my next life :-).

anyone heading from south west, battersea ,clapham?

Heading out from Balham/Clapham South borders.

1. BareNecessities
   
2. IvanSkavinsky
   
3. hairnetnic
   
4. pootsmanouva
   
5. IndraRipper
   
6. almac68
   
7. JAH tim
   
8. TooTallTim
   
9. smiff
   
10. torker
    
11. villa-ru
    
12. mands
    
13. Andrew
    
14. Ludd
    
15. Hoke (with no spokez)
    
16. Pavéwell
    
17. fussballclub
    
18. Thomas
    
19. Thomas' +1
    
20. Temp
    
21. Oliver Schick
    
22. Cazakstan
    
23. cake
    
24. owenreed
    
25. nurseholliday
    
26. desouz
    
27. tonyme
    
28. mini Skully
    
29. DCI Skully of the Yard
    
30. Ultracrepidarian
    
31. HoKe
    
32. 6pt tbc
    
33. jonny
    
34. Murrance
    
35. Polka Dot
    
36. vunugu
    
37. Dammit
    
38. laner
    
39. T4
    
40. Davehmercer
    
41. A Owl (never met any forum folks, be nice to say hello...)
    
42. Temp + 1
    
43. Dave4
    
44. Seraphinx
    
45. Hefty +1
    
46. Cafewanda
    
47. Dan W
    
48. Fenella
    
49. OLC
    
50. Marco
    
51. Toastyoneuk
    
52. biarittz (Sam)
    
53. biarittz's big sis (Sian)
    
54. Cupcakes + 1
    
55. middleofnowhere
    
56. Ok123
    
57. Mikey5000
    
58. JD
    
59. FreddieF
    
60. Jurek
    
61. jb000 +1
    
62. hugothenord01
    
63. picco
    
64. jmac (not on here, Skully's pal)
    
65. KTBee
    
66. Seben04
    
67. dooks +1
    
68. Cornelius Blackfoot
    
69. Rod Munch
    
70. Brockley Rueben
    
71. absurdbird
    
72. Digger
    
73. TPR (first timer as well)
    
74. fasih
    
75. Bugloss (wobbling on the silver De Rosa, watch out for me I may need a push :-)
    
76. Hamishio
    
77. Howard
    
    
    
    

What time are the coolkids arriving at the Tavern?

coolkids

Are you reading a different list, Howard?

runs away

cafewanda
thats pretty much enroute for me

oops, only just remembered to make a donation.

http://www.thelondonclassic.org/

link is on the left for easy reference ls & gs

Greetings folks,

Well I know I said I would leave off this thread. But like all addictions, they're hard to give up....

Now then. I would like to report that anyone thinking of riding to the start with the lovely cafewanda had better get some training in.... I was heading up the Nappy Valley Superhighway this morning and was unable to keep up with her. She was travelling at a 'super-Sonja-ic' pace.

Greetings jonny - now then people, hear what this great man is saying..... Please make sure you have all the paperwork sorted - gift aid forms etc..... less time in the queue is more time on your bike....

Weather - well it always comes good for this ride, so fingers crossed.

However, just been warned by the Met Office that as this ride goes through East London, please bring an extra (fashionable please...) layer as it is likely to be 'cool'.

Peace and love to one and all,
Tim

cafewanda
thats pretty much enroute for me

How about I meet you at Tesco, Clapham South? What time?

(I've been doing a bit of research about the best methods for conquering hills.)