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Anyone know what the best Weatherspoons in London (for ales) is? I've finally got my Camra membership through the post.... along with 50 x 50p off vouchers for Ales and Bitters :-)

You could try The Ledger Building out at Canary Wharf if you're out east at all. They seem to have a good selection.

Diverged from my usual Monmouth to try some Bullet which I picked up from The Roastery on Wandsworth Rd. Very tasty. Like the free coffee of your choice when you buy some beans. Nicely made espresso even if the cup was a bit big. More piccolo size.

Really nice day out there today, apart from a few too many cars slowing things down. Can't complain too much though, good ride.

Anti-Clockwise___________

• 6pt - 53:20 (F - 84")
  
• 6pt - 53:30 (G)
  
• Bouncy - 56:21 (G)
  
• Brain-Stew - 58:00 (G)
  
• Bainbridge - 58:58 (G)
  
• FixedCheese - 59:24 (G)
  
• T-V - 59.30 (G)
  
• adoubletap - 59.30 (G)
  
• Damo - 59:39 (G)
  
• FixedCheese - 59:42 (F - 74")
  
• Pharoahsanders - 1:00.15 (G)
  
• dancing james - 1:00:34 (G)
  
• Hovis - 1:00:43 (G)
  
• Bouncy - 1:00:54 (F - 72")
  
• Olly398 - 1:01:00 (G)
  
• smiff - 1:01:27 (G)
  
• william1984 - 1:02:30 (G)
  
• toby.d - 1:02:45 (G)
  
• vunugu - 1:02:50 (F - 79.6")
  
• edscoble - 1:03:45 (G)
  
• willski - 1:04:30 (F - 76")
  
• edscoble - 1:04:50 (SS)
  
• Dan - 1:05:07 (G)
  
• smiff - 1:06:15 (F)
  
• Sam - 1:07:06 (G) - pootle, chatting for 90% of it
  
• Damo - 1:07:06 (F) - pootle, chatting for 90% of it
  
• Rod Munch - 1:07:49 (G)
  
• Sparky - 1:10:23 (G)
  
• Sparky - 1:12:05 (F - 48:18)
  
• amey - 1:16:44 (G)
  
  
  

Clockwise________________

• HÏnáta - 00:59:21 (G)
  
• muleboy - 1:00:57
  
• jimmyjazz - 1:03:00
  
• webof - 1:13:15
  
  

<- Trispok of Regret award for inappropriate wheel choice
<- the FixedCheese Babybel of Speed award for fastest fixed rider
<- the EdScoble Brompton of Insanity award for fastest time on a foldable bike

Four fixed types (3 guys 1 girl, I think) in casual riding attire cruising along up towards Richmond Gate in Richmond Park. Looked like a nice outing. Would have das'd but didn't have much breath left for speech. Howdy all.

1. Malaysian - Hipster Tats
   
2. Tenderoni - Hipster Tats
   
3. 1000archangels
   
4. Sumo - Hipster Tats
   
5. ChainBreaker (if my back holds out)
   6.pt - Hipster Hats
   
6. 'swine
   
7. Xander - Hipster Tats
   
8. Stonehedge
   
9. Veigalane
   
10. BlueQuinn
    12 Spotter
    
11. Eamesy - Hipster Tats
    
12. shinkuu kiss - Wearing Gap
    
13. qckpcktckrfltcktrlwflptcty
    
14. toby.d
    
15. Lolabelle - Hipster Tats
    
16. Markypoos
    
17. edmundro - Hipster Tats
    
18. chris152008
    
19. Dom
    
20. BianchiMasher - Hipster Tats
    
21. Paramandem
    
22. avellana - temporary hipster tats
    25.roymund
    
23. Yasi
    
24. Lady Liz - Hipster Tats
    
25. OldSkuleRacer
    
26. vunugu
    

...baselayer...cheaper alternatives...

Icebreaker. From specially bred New Zealand sheep.

Truefax

I should mention that I have normally run the Halo Courier Berlin tyres at a minimum of 120psi to a maximum of 130psi (this was preferred for me). The over-inflation didn't harm performance of those tyres, but enhanced them. I would use 130psi on the rear only. The front I would run at anything from 100psi (dropping to 80-90psi when I forgot to check), to 120psi. I find that the halo Courier Berlin performs very well when slightly over-inflated. However, it is an individual experience, and I'd only recommend this sort of inflation levels for the heavier rider. The sidewalls on the Courier Berlin tyres are massively strong. Though I did have a sidewall blowout, I believe that it was from damage I had caused by taking a corner through glass shards. For a very light person, the Courier Berlin could be ridden when losing air, and nearly flat. The sidewalls are that strong.

Great advice. I had 3 'Oh, shit' moments on my way to work the other day riding with a Courier Berlin on the rear, just broke away when cornering. Scared the crap out of me, especially since I binned it 2 weeks ago when the rear slid out and tore up my knee, I rode home like a nervous schoolgirl.

Was ready to chuck the tyre away as I'd lost all confidence in it then I read this, went and checked the pressure. Whadda ya know was down to 100psi. Pumped it back up to 125 and rides like a dream again.

#mustchecktyrepressuremoreoften

I thought the Chelsea tractor that could only just fit through the width restrictions was pretty funny too ;)

Didn't he look shameface at our round of applause.

Top ride. Nice one John. I think I finally warmed up at the end. Must have been those little sprints up towards Hammersmith Bridge.

1. MA3K
   
2. Middleofnowhere
   
3. hms
   
4. ian (conker)
   
5. dimi3
   
6. Sumo
   
7. BianchiMasher
   
8. 'swine
   
9. Eamesy
   
10. Yasi
    
11. Sirf
    
12. Bobbo
    
13. HerneBeard
    
14. Skyd
    
15. Poots
    
16. Cafewanda
    
17. braker
    
18. Big Dave (Still remember doing this last year with a hybrid......happy memories)
    
19. Nigel182
    
20. Woah Cats
    
21. YellowJxC
    
22. Vunugu
    

1. MA3K
   
2. Eamesy
   
3. middleofnowhere
   
4. 'swine
   
5. ian (cnkr)
   
6. upstart
   
7. Sumo
   
8. dimi3
   
9. Hilly Ben
   
10. dbr
    
11. Loin
    
12. Xander
    
13. BianchiMasher
    
14. Yasi
    
15. Bobbo
    
16. Sirf
    
17. HatBeard-on-sea
    
18. Poots
    
19. Cafewanda
    
20. Nigel182
    
21. tom k&e
    
22. braker
    
23. Big Dave
    
24. beachwell
    
25. Woah Cats
    
26. Vunugu
    

Saw a bloke on a white Leader 725 on my commute home yesterday. Spotted again on Tooting Bec Rd after I'd cut through some side streets. Lovely little skid into Franciscan Rd. Read my mind. Made me chuckle. Was gonna say Hi but you surprised me by disappearing off up the footpath.

#wasntstalkinghonest

First Ti bike. 3 days old. First ride today, a couple of laps of Richmond Park. Heaven...

Apols for rubbish non drive side pic.

Carnage on the CS3 this evening about half 6. Dayglo nodder type sitting on the ground looking a bit sore and sad, surrounded by a small crowd of concerned onlookers. Fixie skidder type with d-lock in belt and beanie looking a bit sheepish, reluctantly apologizing. Reckon you might be on here. If you are, tell us a story.

1. Ma3k
   
2. b&d
   
3. Xander
   
4. dimi3
   
5. superjoe
   
6. Cafewanda
   
7. PP
   
8. Velocio
   
9. Webof
   
10. youramericanlover
    
11. Crispin Dry
    
12. cnkr
    
13. Eamesy
    
14. middleofnowhere
    
15. Hoke
    
16. esstee
    
17. Bobbo
    
18. ashleyisdabest
    
19. MrDrem
    20.Beardie
    21.crumb
    
20. dogpants
    
21. Sally
    
22. brakerino
    
23. Skydancer
    
24. Charan
    
25. Samson
    
26. Vunugu
    

I've had a charge spoon for about 6 months. Great saddle IMHO but personal preference is king.

White fixed with white spok no handed on smurfway north of Tooting Bec this evening. Stylin it in the rain and murk. Hai if you're on here. Made me smile through the road filth flicked up by the nodder I was passing.

What's the weather like on Sunday? For once I'm not travelling to Norwich and my missus isn't coming up here, so I get to do all the things I like in peace and quiet: getting out on the bike, drinking tea, napping. I feel it's about time I improved my embarrassing time.

Hopefully, for my sake, it'll be at least a bit wet thus meaning you have to ride fixed and not that beautiful fair weather ride. Giving me an increased chance of not being last.

#graspingatstraws

The guy on the IRO was my mate Jared. He's too cool to be on the forum. Big kiwi guy, can be fast as hell and is fearless in traffic.

He spotted you too... apparently you stood out a bit with all the white gear, massive logos and wom wom wheels!

Who'd have thought, two big kiwi guys riding fixie skidders the same way round Richmond Park at the same time. Shame only one of them is cool, fast as hell and fearless in traffic.

#hangsheadinshameandvowstobecoolerfasterandfearlesssomeday

It won't be seeing any wet weather, but I was hoping to set a few times on it before it gets put away for winter. Will be giving it a go on my fixed with shoulder-width risers instead - will feel nice in the Spring when I get back on the road bike!

Will have to ride the Donhou to work tomorrow, then hand it over to someone to ride from Victoria to LMNH.

Does that mean you're gonna have a go at my time fixed then?

that was me, hi
saw two guys going anti on fixed, one wearing red jersey and another one on a silver/chrome bike, both with drops...(wasn't really paying attention today and done my laps absentmindedly)
which one were you?

I was in black on silver gray fuji (with bullhorns tho), I think I was just getting to the top of the climb towards Richmond Gate.

Couldn't get enough signal out there to access forum on phone :(
Managed a 53:34, so 4 seconds off my best. Which shows consistency but was frustrating - definitely felt I had to work harder for it today. I managed a PB on my first lap (23mph avg, 17:32 or something) but it was unsustainable. I'd lost 30 seconds by the end of lap two and struggled to hold on to that for the final go.
Saw two fixie skidder types, one with bullhorns and a swirly tat on his right calf, the other on a black IRO who looked like he might be on here. Anyone?

Nice riding a bike that actually works for a change :)

Thought that must have been you as I believe you mentioned upthread you would be riding a Look. Very distinctive, nice. Didn't say anything, serious business an all. Also gone too bloody quick. I was all in black with the swirly tat.

Also saw a few other fixie skidder types, bloke walking towards and then waiting at Roehampton gate with messenger bag, another bloke with messenger bag and skidlid going clockwise and the third, also going clockwise, girl with big curly hair, drops and I think chrome vees. Could've just been the sun reflecting off them or third lap hallucinations.

Hai, if any of you are on here.

Anti-Clockwise___________

[]6pt - 53:30 (G)
[]T-V - 59.30 (G)
[]FixedCheese - 59:42 (F - 74")
[]Olly398 - 1:01:00 (G)
[]smiff - 1:01:27 (G)
[]Dan - 1:06:12 (G)
[]smiff - 1:06:15 (F)
[]toby.d - 1:06:52
[]vunugu - 1:09:11 (F - 75.6")
[]Sparky - 1:10:23 (G)
[*]Sam - 1:14:44 (F)

Clockwise________________

[]HÏnáta - 00:59:21 (G)
[]muleboy - 1:00:57
[*]jimmyjazz - 1:03:00

Improved time but no movement in the rankings

#betterlucknexttime

Personal Bests (3 laps, anti-clockwise, solo)

1. 6pt - 53:30 (G)
   
2. FixedCheese - 59:42 (F)
   
3. toby.d - 1:06:52
   
4. vunugu - 1:10:06 (F)
   
5. Sparky - 1:10:23 (G)
   
   

Personal Bests (3 laps, clockwise, solo)

1. muleboy - 1:00:57
   
2. jimmyjazz - 1:03:00
   

rougerie and menard has been fantastic. id put the money on france now. decisions have been going all nz's way. ive slightly jumped ship just because there have been a few cheap shots by the kiwis. mccaw being the main culprit

Talking of cheapshots. Check out Rougerie headbutting and then eye gouging McCaw just before the end. No wonder there was so little interaction between the teams at the end. Nasty ugly business!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-FQkwYfqDnU

1. flickwg
   1.17 Object
   
2. DMCZone
   
3. pootsmanuva
   
4. Greasy - stopping for bloody marys at the Red Lion@Lindfield
   
5. braker
   
6. t.o. - this will be my first forum ride, i only met him once but he made an impression
   
7. Tenderloin
   
8. Markyboy
   
9. Dropout - Jamaica Ginger Cake atop Ditchling
   
10. Crispin Glover - 8 punctures in the freezing cold
    
11. ian (conker)
    
12. Hináta
    
13. stevo_com
    
14. Dammit
    
15. Sainsburys Ed
    16, Charco
    
16. rocksteady
    
17. WiganWibble - I shall endeavour to make this and honour the great man
    
18. furious spills
    
19. cliveo
    
20. D. Generate
    
21. chatters
    
22. tika
    
23. habbi
    
24. tom k&e
    
25. mikec (I hope I can commit to this for the great man)
    
26. almac68
    
27. Dumps
    
28. upstart
    
29. wvm
    
30. alkali
    
31. 6pt
    
32. Threadbreaker
    
33. Threadbreaker's friend
    
34. Bernie
    
35. Hovis
    
36. Tiswas
    
37. vunugu