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If they all do it then the playing field's level anyway.

Ok, I know the weather's damn unreliable but it hasn't rained yet, so who's coming tonight?
S'on my way home anyway so I guess I'll just have a look in the park around 5:40-6 ish, see if anyone's around.

You're only about an hours practice away from clumsily shuffling backwards and forwards like you've got ants in your pants - well if you're anything like me...

Nice one, see you all at the meeting place!

And I'm practising to be one of those who "do it well"!!!

Yup!

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/11/11820/Ship_Inn/Dunwich

Thursday looks like the best day of the week.
I fancy a bit of Highgate myself, it's been a while!

Is anyone doing this for charity? I know we're all doing it for fun, but it seems like there would be some good fundraising opportunities if you have a favoured cause, because most colleagues/relos/mates would be fairly impressed by the distance and circumstances.

eeeuuuuggghhh!!!
I am quite scared of falling asleep on the way there though and ending up blissfully dozing in a hedge post-crash.

Ok I'm in too. Just booked the coach back - can't wait for it! (the ride, not the coach)

"Sorry, I'm just nervous"
"Is this your first time?"
"No, I've been nervous lots of times before."

Ok, couldn't find many details on the LCC site (probably cos I'm being stoopid) - do we know a definite starting time yet?
And just to confirm, we are meeting at the Camden RV point on Eton Ave, right?

Bet there's a few of your pink-shirted city mates who might!

Yeah it's very nice, but TBH I'd feel like a fool riding around London on it. Not a track rider, not too much with the tricks, and I'd worry too much about it getting nicked. I doubt it's likely to make a mug like me particularly faster (although if anyone buys one, could I just test that theory up Highgate west one day?!)

mareeoh
hovis brown
murtle
brett

(again, attendance dependent on weather!)

who else??

Definitely.
Such was my anger at last night's weather and the non-riding of the bridges that I woke up this morning, shot straight out and ended up doing 55 miles with a couple of pub stops. Only got rained on once, the rest was fine. So - more of these with company would a good thing - As much as I'm keen on doing the Dunwich Dynamo, I do think it's necessary to get a lot of miles and some longer rides under your belt first, I don't want to collapse halfway!

I agree, it really should be one of those rides with warmth, clear skies and dry grass to sit on. I know Southend was fun and all, but unless there's a significant improvement, I don't think I'm gonna go.

Ok, my original plans for that day have just been blown out. velocity boy, could I be cheeky and possibly grab a "1 for luck"?
It's late I know...

I agree! Plus, the Beeb just removed one of the raindrops from their saturday forecast.

Whereabouts do the rocket launchers go?

Right on!

Probably trying to avoid one of them pesky messenger types....

OK, don't normally wade into such discussions, but here goes:
Every situation is different.
Every collision between motorist and cyclist will involve motorist/cyclist of differing abilities at what they are doing, combined with individual circumstances specific to the moment. Even perfectly competent drivers/riders have off days - who hasn't thought at one point or other, "Shit what was I thinking there?" The point is, it's impossible to look at incidents like these and generalise about "cyclists", "motorists", "cab drivers", "lorry drivers" or whoever.
However, it is possible to say that cyclists are more vulnerable than other road users, by virtue of the fact that they're not surrounded by a ton or so of metal. Therefore, if you're going to think about cycling, it's worth understanding this, and taking the necessary measures to protect yourself. I expect most people here do, but when green cycle paths are painted down the left hand side of many junctions, a less experienced person may be led to think that following them is a good idea.
So: if, (for example) an inexperienced cyclist is injured or worse by a left turning lorry who didn't see them, then I agree completely that the lorry is at fault. However, a more experienced cyclist wouldn't have found themselves in that situation. We know the law is an ass, but it's better to avoid potentially dangerous situations than to come a cropper knowing that you weren't in the wrong. The truth is, it can be dangerous out there. Personally, I try and take the time to explain how to avoid potential dangers to my less experienced cycling mates, and hope it does some good.

Sorry, that's quite tedious - is it time to ride the bridges yet?

The weather forecasters are changing their minds every day at the moment - there's still a chance it might turn out nice
(stupid optimism, I know...)

Well looking forward to this - err....I'll have Chiswick Bridge.
See you at the Prospect, probably just after 10...