Is it this week, sorry I've been busy sampling the contents of my drinks cabinet.

https://www.lfgss.com/events/752/

Not done E4 yet this year.

Q: June 24 - Ingatestone?

Time to visit the suburban delights of Chingford and enjoy a beer at the Station House.
Last sensible train home 22:40 (26 minutes), after that you will be quicker riding back.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/73911

Train: 19:03 Liverpool Street

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Next week, cucumbers: https://www.lfgss.com/events/685

So who fancies 28.6 miles with three notable humps at the start and the same three at the end, some kind of draggy hill somewhere near the middle. Finishing in a Wetherspoons before a fast ride home.

19.18 from Kings Cross arriving Potter's Bar at 19.37. Last train back 00.20. More realistic return trains 22.45, 23.02, 23.13, 23.45.

ridewithgps.com/routes/4445642
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4445642

Old school list for those who like it the old fashioned way, cut and paste the below bit only not the map and waffle above.

Train: 19:18 KingsX
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Ikea/Opera/Bedwetters List
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First two rides are up.

Wednesday 01 April 2015 - Roydon
37 miles of rolling tranquility with a sprint finish for the stupid. Perfect for your first time or your long overdue return.

Liverpool Street 19.11 (and 19.28 if needed).
Return trains: 22.13, 22.30, 23.13, 23.44.
Ride outs meet Roydon at 7:45

http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/877590-tnrc-roydon/

Surrey: Effingham 5 hills – Wednesday 18 March 2015
32 miles of ups and downs (with some tight bends), Effingham Junction start/finish.

Waterloo 19.02 (and 19.09 if needed)
Trains back: 22.53/23.03/23.23.
Ride outs meet Effingham Junction 7:45

http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/282540-tnrc5hills/

Next ride:
http://www.lfgss.com/events/303

circa 38 flat miles, last time it was nearer 40 but the same route is never ridden twice so the actual distance like the directions will be a mystery
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/279148-tnrcessex/

Train 19:18 Liverpool Street

Last train back is only 23:02 so curtail that drinking.

Riding out: meet 19:45 Ingatestone Station

Routes / Route / List / Maps
Please add the www. prefix to get the links

Effingham 5 Hills - last train 23:24, 24 mile ride back to Central London* (BTCL)
bikemap.net/route/282540

Amersham - last train 22:56, 29 mile ride BTCL
gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2711163

Ingatestone - last train 23:03, 27 mile ride BTCL
ridewithgps.com/routes/4943670

Welwyn Garden City - last train 23:32, 25 mile ride BTCL
bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TNRC-Welwyn-Garden-City

St Mary Cray - last train 00:14, 15 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/314662

Roydon - last train 23:44, 26 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/877590

Effingham Widowmaker - last train 23:24, 24 mile ride BTCL
gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3508515

Otford - last train 23:16, 24 mile ride BTCL
ridewithgps.com/routes/4350291

Whitstable - n/a

Potters Bar - last train 00:18, 16 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/430003

Chingford - last train 23:25, 15 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/476733

Hemel Hempstead - last train 00:38, 28 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/788564

Chingford Lea Valley - last train 23:25, 15 mile ride BTCL
bikemap.net/route/949495

*Trafalgar Square
**Train times tbc, check before riding

Can I ride geared?

If you must, actually if you are unsure about the pace but are comfortable doing the distance in time to make the trains home then feel free to test the water with gears. Geared riders must ensure that they do not cause a sudden pace change with their gear changes when approaching a hill as fixed and single speed riders will have a far more gradual change of pace and do not want to have to check their speed and lose valuable cadence at the start of a climb. Geared and single speed riders should refrain from blasting away on the descents as this is seen as bad form. Stretching the pace out on the flats is also bad form as fixed riders will quickly tire once the cadence gets above 100 rpm.

Etiquette

Ride leaders / backstops - The general gist of it is that leaders get pissed off when other riders shoot off the front stretching the ride and then making it more likely that people get lost etc. If you mention Strava while doing this the ride elders may make a last minute route change leaving you lost in the dark. Backstops are the unsung heroes who often find themselves helping out the lost and the tired.

Trains- please make sure that you arrive in time to sort tickets. We board trains as soon as they are posted on the board to avoid last minute chaos with commuters. Please do not block doors etc. This often means being organised so we are two to a door etc (see individual ride info for this information).

Shouts and hand signals - We do not recommend waving cars through for liability reasons. We do recommend shouting 'single up' to get riders in front over to the side so the car is past as soon as possible but only when the road is wide enough to allow this.

Messages- pass messages forwards or backwards clearly. In particular it is important to let people know if you are finding the pace too high or you need to stop for any reason. Where possible, If you are struggling we will get you to the front in second or third wheel and you can help set the pace.

Bedwetting– if you put your name down and do not have a valid reason for not turning up then you will be referred to as a bedwetter. Visiting IKEA is the only valid excuse for not being able to make a ride.

This information is designed to help keep the Klub Run enjoyable and successful. They are not intended to stop people from riding. Perhaps some people think that the Klub Run is a group of elite riders that do not welcome newcomers. The Klub Run welcomes everyone and started only a few years ago with a handful of riders. The Klub Run has experienced problems out there on the black top and knows what helps to make things run smoothly. It is not an elite bunch of riders but we do need to get back to train stations to catch trains so if you are unable to ride the distance in the time you will be stranded. Ask before you ride if you are not sure we will be happy to help.

The more riders who are familiar with the routes makes for a much easier ride. If you can, do the rides at the weekends in the daytime or on other evenings to get knowledge.

Although the Klub Run goes out of its way to make sure nobody gets lost or stranded every individual is responsible for their own safety so be prepared. If anything does go wrong it is customary to blame badgers.

Just a few pointers to help the rides go smoothly. Thanks for reading and please contact me or post any additions edits etc. The Klub Run is not affiliated to any club, hence the K and relies even more so on it's riders skills, knowledge, manners etc. than anything else.

Gear choice and pace

The ride is intended to be ridden fixed, a large number of riders will be fixed, we strongly suggest that all riders are fixed for a smoother group. The standard gearing recommended for all rides is somewhere in the mid 60’s which at 90 rpm this gives a pace of 17/18 mph. You will enjoy the ride more if you are fixed and good riders on gears will get bored at this pace. That said, if you are unsure about the pace but are comfortable on making the distance in the allotted time, see the section on riding geared below.

Equipment

Lights- These need to be proper night lights. Their purpose is to light up the road ahead not simply for you to be seen. Your front light needs to be strong and remember that if angled too far up will dazzle oncoming cars. When riding in the bunch it is preferred if you dim your front light to reduce glare from the bum of the person ahead and to prevent distracting shadows at the head of the peloton. A simple rear light is sufficient. Too strong on the rear and you dazzle fellow riders, this is becoming an increasing issue so please do not be offended if you are asked to angle your rear light down or if someone puts a strip of tape across the lens to diffuse the glare.

Spares-make sure you have spare tubes and if low, batteries

Food- have whatever you need for 30 miles. Just because we are riding at night doesn't mean you need to bring along a supermarket with you. People do like to nibble on the trains home though.

Comfort- The ride generally pauses every 10-15 miles for a comfort break but shout if you need it to stop sooner, it is likely that you are not the only person.

Money- Have some. You may need to get home from outside London in a taxi if things go a bit Pete Tong. It has happened before and it will happen again.

Maps- For your own safety know where you are and how to get home. Some prefer to carry full OS maps or print outs of a large section, I personally have offline maps downloaded to my phone but each man makes his own choice. Maps help you and other riders if you get separated. Garmins are very welcome. Ride leaders are always thankful for route input when they ask for it but find it distracting if everyone bombards them with helpful advice. Maps and garmins should not be used to race off the front independently as this may cause the ride leaders to change the route out of spite.

Phones- although there is often no coverage it is essential to be in touch. Make sure you have some numbers on the ride if you are new or fearful of being lost. I suggest you pass your number to the ride elders and make sure your phone is charged.

Shoes- make sure you are clipped in when it is wet and slippery.

For those that care, there is one # in the title and 4 #'s in the sub headers. Numbers don't work so do not try and number the lists. The hyperlink only seems to work if you put the aitch tee tee pee://www. in front of it.

2014-08-20 Ingatestone: The Magical Mystery Tour Returns

circa 38 flat miles, last time it was nearer 40 but the same route is never ridden twice so the actual distance like the directions will be a mystery
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/279148

Train 19:18 Liverpool Street

Last train back is only 23:02 so curtail that drinking.

Train: 19:18

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ultracrepidarian
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Riding out: meet 19:45 Ingatestone Station

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Bedwetters

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Surrey: Effingham 5 hills – Wednesday 6 August 2014
32 miles of ups and downs to shake off the post Norfs 6th Birthday drinks hangover, Effingham Junction start/finish.
Waterloo 19.02 (and 19.09 if needed)
Trains back: 22.53/23.03/23.23.

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For clarity, the last time you went to Surrey was on an unsanctioned WNKR so it didn't count, so there, blows raspberry.

Wednesday 23 July 2014 - Roydon
37 miles of rolling tranquility with a sprint finish for the stupid. A chance to ride this lovely route while the light lasts.
Liverpool Street 19.11 (and 19.28 if needed). Return trains: 22.13, 22.30, 23.13, 23.44.
http://www.bikemap.net/route/877590

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2014-07-09 Kent 1/St Mary Cray
In honour of le tour we are going to do some hills as close to France as possible before it becomes mandatory to wear a beret and carry a stuffed badger.
Route to follow

Trains back at 23:14, 23:28 then 00:14

Trains 19:28 London Victoria

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2014-06-25 Chingford: a good intro for new WNKRs
28 miles of rolling hills within easy reach of London
http://www.bikemap.net/route/476733
Trains: 19:03 Liverpool Street. Last train back 23:25

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2014-06-11 Ingatestone
circa 38 flat miles but the same route is never ridden twice so the actual distance like the directions will be a mystery
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/279148

Train 19:18 Liverpool Street, if numbers are high we have the option of an earlier train to Shenfield with a short ride to meet up.
Last train back is only 23:02 so curtail that drinking.

Train: 19:18

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Please moderate this post, http://www.lfgss.com/thread123444-7.html#325
It's for the next WNKR ride if the link does not work

Note: it should be set to parse links on, embed media off.

2014-05-28 The Widowmaker
28 Miles of pain and brutality over four little bumps in the Surrey hills
Trains: 19:02 From Waterloo arrives Effingham Junction 19:45
Last train home 23:23
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3508515
List of local undertakers: http://directory.independent.co.uk/undertakers/in/effingham-junction

Train: 19:02 Waterloo

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2014-05-14 Welwyn
39 miles with an epic 2200ft of climbing
Trains 19:18 from Kings Cross arrives WGC 19:49
Last train back 23:29

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TNRC-Welwyn-Garden-City

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2014-04-30 Kent 2: Otford

2014-04-30 Kent 2: Otford
30 miles, Kent lanes and a spin along Pilgrims way at the end
£5.80 with GS4. Victoria 19:07. Ride outs meet at 19:44
Trains Back 22:37/38 & 23:16

Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4350291

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2014-04-30 Kent 2: Otford
30 miles, Kent lanes and a spin along Pilgrims way at the end
£5.80 with GS4. Victoria 19:07. Ride outs meet at 19:44
Trains Back 22:37/38 & 23:16

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Potters Bar 16 April 2014 The Toblerone Dark Ride
Potters Bar - last train 00:18, 16 mile ride BTCL mostly downhill
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/430003-tnrc-the-100g-toblerone-dark-ride/

GS4 c.£4.50 Kings Cross 19:18

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