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My foot slipped off the pedal other night (note: no more trainers on SPD-SLs) and I absolutely smashed my coccyx into the seat. I should be healed up for the ride but in the meantime please all pray for my ass.

"Amen to that brother..."

If Si offers to fit a carbon seat post, refuse unless there is plenty of lube.

lunchbump

"Pardon?"

of course.

providing we time departure to arrive at the cutty sark in time for opening again and corny has a rear wheel that works.

:)

i love this ride.

@ Corney, I must say resisting the offered pint of Guinness, in Grenwich, was probably the hardest part of this ride for me.

A fabulous day out, with friends old and new.

Bring it on...

I assumed the place was a meth lab anyway...

I would have thought you could spot the resemblence...

Anyone got any more accommodation options?

Trust me, you will not be sleeping the night before, with the nerves and excitement, so go cheap and cheerful rather than expensive.

Look for somewhere convenient to the start, to make the opening of this magnificent adventure as hassle free as possible.

Oh, and good luck. The sense of achivement as you summit the Galibier, with the crowds baying like wolves, and breathing beer and sun tan oil in your face, is something you will never forget.

1. YAL
   
2. bothwell
   
3. OLC
   
4. branwen
   
5. Hoke
   
6. Indra
   
7. Modan
   
8. amey
   
9. dysar
   
10. dry (+ up to 5 others, but they are all lazy arseholes so probably +1)
    
11. Itsbruce
    
12. Hairbreaker
    
13. starfish & coffee
    
14. Seraphinx
    
15. esstee
    
16. LHL..... if life allows.......
    
17. vunugu
    
18. BN
    
19. Henry
    
20. Tonyme...be nice to give the Wes Mason a run out
    
21. Sven
    
22. Horro
    
23. M80
    
24. conker
    
25. Bernie
    

Potentially in for first forum ride , is brakelss ok for this ? and 80gi too high?

I am sure YAL will confirm, but that is a big gear to be trying to push up Turners and Ditchling, and you really will need brakes on the desents.

These are open roads, with plenty of debris from the wind and rain, and no one wants a trip to A&E due to some collateral damage.

didn't see anybody from se6 to soho

Does anyone know if the steady chap with the white beard made it?

Not Bernie, the other one. Peter?

"Oy, you cheeky monkey."

I now know someone who will not be getting a new Dolan on Christmas morning.

can't open the fb page...
glad to see there's photographic evidence of the 'worst bbq in England'

Oh, and probably my favourite snap...

"Pissaro?"

"No, I was stone cold sober..."

can't open the fb page...
glad to see there's photographic evidence of the 'worst bbq in England'

Hopefully working now.

Please do say if still frozen.

Would like to have witnessed this. I love a civil sorting out.

I think it was a bit of a waste of time, but leaning on his door, smiling as I got into his personal space, to have a chat, drove him to distraction.

Chapeau to Ludd and Bernie for their excellent leading and brooming respectively. Great ride with great folks!

Thanks for the kind words, but the laurels must go to Ludd.

Organising and chaperoning such a well attended ride with a quiet, easy charm, and a gracious pint proffered when I arrived with my rear guard platoon.

A cracking day out, thanks everyone for your humour and company.

Sorry for the delay in getting these snaps up, but safely back from Cambridge ride, and wanted to cap this off.

Thanks again, Gentlemen and Lady, a ride that will not be forgotten for some time.

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Oh and Ian, herewith proof of the "worst BBQ in England..."

It says something about the quality and character of the assembled band of brothers, and brave birthday sister, that even the constant downpours could not dampen our spirits.

It was a treat and a pleasure to ride with you all.

'Til the next time

This day just keeps getting better.

Clubman collected at the first roundabout, blazing chilly sunshine and a fresh tail wind powering us through to High Wycombe and a welcome cup of tea.

The Dean would approve...

Amazing day, brutal weather but a happy band of comrades and oh, were the few pints at the Turf a joy to behold.

Firing down a monster breakfast before departing hotel at 9:30. If anyone is joining us for the return leg in glorious sunshine

6 miles to Oxford...

The die is cast, proceedings set.

Let our happy adventure into the unknown commence.

Some people are saying its going to be heavy rain tomorrow...but I don't see the rain, I only see what needs to be done. See you all tomorrow!

Oh man, well said.

"Me thinks, what is a sprinkling of precipitation, when a gentleman can avail himself of meriment in the finest of company, emblazoned with the glorious Autumnal hues of a promenade through the Chilterns, and the glittering spires, and foaming ales, of the city on the Ox."

or

HTFU as more modern protagonists, might say...

Banged up the hand I broke a bone in recently on the way home tonight. Not sure I'm gonna make it tomorrow.

Have prepped the bike in anticipation anyway. Decision will likely be last minute depending on how the hand feels, so if I don't turn up at Tooting Broadway on time then don't delay on my account.

Good luck tomorrow, would be great if you can join us, but no pressure.

Get some sleep team, it could get messy tomorrow night...

I'm still hoping to join you on Sunday morning - I don't think the meeting point in Oxford has been mentioned.

C, great if you can join us.

Holiday Inn Express, kassam stadium, Grenoble road, departing 9:30 prompt.

Ha!

Unfortunately, Upstart is poorly, and will not be able to attend.

Can anyone else upload the Garmin data file posted on this thread, to give us some guidance and comfort on the ride?

Many thanks, and see ewe all tomorrow.

Oh, and please no posting on this thread post 8:30am tomorrow, when we are riding.

Ring the mobiles so we are sure to hear the call.

A Des-shaped bonus!

Indeed, great to see that he can join us.

And, further happy news, in that the hotel are going to lock our bikes up overnight, so we do not have to haul locks and cables with us for the trip!

OK, so most have signified if they will be at Tooting, or catching the train. Let me know if there are any problems, and make sure your bike is ready and waiting for an epic ride out.

Bernie - I haven't got permission to view my PM's yet apparently (newbie init) - but will be at Tooting Broadway at 9

Oh, and can all attending tip us off as to when and where you will be, so there are no misunderstandings and chase ups during the day.