Back to the Bar - an off-week Toblerone

One for the Northies.

Without wanting to curse it the forecast looks inclement rather than biblical, proposing a 7pm start but open to alternatives.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4445642

THE LIST:

1. cagimaha
   
2. 
   

I saw this as thunder literally rumbled overhead right now. I think that means good luck. In!

1. cagimaha
   
2. ruserius
   

Now ice falling out the sky, worst snow of the summer so far.

Count me in too. It will be my first; do people usually ride the recommended mid-60s gearing?

1. cagimaha
   
2. ruserius
   
3. ctp1
   
   

Mostly between 66 and 74 depending on preference but a little either side of that wouldn't be an issue if it's what you're comfortable with.

In

Also in...

1. cagimaha
   
2. ruserius
   
3. ctp1
   
4. rhowe
   
5. Rod_Munch
   
   

Oh no just realised we'll be missing the Eurovision semifinal!

I'm sure it'll be on in spoons when we get there...

Go on then, as I'm down in London for the day

1. cagimaha
   
2. ruserius
   
3. ctp1
   
4. rhowe
   
5. Rod_Munch
   
6. Ecobeard
   
   
   

Nice 20mph southerly breeze forecast, gusting to 45. 40% chance of rain

It's looking particularly rainy here, I'm wavering sorry. Will confirm in 30 mins or so.

The wind is blowing the rain away, it'll stop very soon!

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I'm gonna pass sorry, I don't think there's any way of avoiding getting a proper soaking on the ride out. Kent is looking much drier...

Hope you guys enjoy the ride and I look forwards to hearing about how the locals in 'spoons have missed us.

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Fair enough, starting a ride with a soaking is no fun

I’m out for the same reasons I’m afraid. 😭

We dodged all the rain!

Jim and I had a little bit of rain on way back, but was dry by time we got to barnet(?). Was bit blustery when I was no longer drafting anyone tho. Had a slow puncture for the last 10km which didn't help the head wind situation. On the whole was a much more pleasant ride than those stormy horizons looked.

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On the whole was a much more pleasant ride than those stormy horizons looked.

Those are the best rides! When you think you're about to get wrecked and then it never arrives...