Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Aye, love a social ride at a genteel pace with a bit of company. I ride mostly on my tod.
Be good to meet you Ian, at Croyden at least, I reckon you may soon be a dot on the horizon after that.
England : East Sussex London to Brighton Veteran Cars Run, Sunday 6 November 2016
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Aye, love a social ride at a genteel pace with a bit of company. I ride mostly on my tod.
Be good to meet you Ian, at Croyden at least, I reckon you may soon be a dot on the horizon after that.
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
No, he said he has a Corolla.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Probably because I'll ride back and it's the sensible choice. But the pace is such that I could consider the BSA to ride down. I'd get the train back pissed though
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
That's a step to far!
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Probably because I'll ride back and it's the sensible choice. But the pace is such that I could consider the BSA to ride down. I'd get the train back pissed though
Now thats planning to the Nth degree.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Well if I could get it in the car .....
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
No, just habit .....
Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
Aahhh, a reliable and predictable inevitability. Negates any nasty suprises. I'll have a couple of jars but will need to drive back.
lazybloke
Considering a new username
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
Got a pass from SWMBO to get out on the day, so am thinking of joining at Crawley if the weather is good, and if my legs are up to it (they've not done much cycling recently, so I'll give them a test this weekend).
AlexB
Veteran
The route the cars take is here:http://www.vccofgb.co.uk/lontobri/lb-files/maps.pdf
Since they follow the A23 and I live in Streatham, I may well just pick up the route from home.
I guess if I leave about 7:45 I should get to E. Croydon at about the right time.
Since they follow the A23 and I live in Streatham, I may well just pick up the route from home.
I guess if I leave about 7:45 I should get to E. Croydon at about the right time.
For those that are new to the ride, here's a RideWithGPS link that you can download the gps or tcx that follows the route from East Croydon Station to Brighton.
A couple of safety pointers.
Safety advice #1
After descending Clayton Hill into Pycombe. The cars carry on following the A23 down into Brighton. Unless you are super confident at mixing with very fast traffic on a dual carriage way that is more motorway, it's best avoided. Instead, do a right into South Downs Way just after mile 39 (check the map linked), mindful of traffic behind and ahead, turning right and gear low for a little climb up. Follow the road up hill and down, follow it round until you get to the cycle path that runs alongside the A23 all the way until after the roundabout. (The map shows the route as running on the A23. Don't worry, it is the cycle path next to it.). It's very easy to miss the turning due the fast descent so have your wits about you.
Safety advice #2
It is great fun mixing with the crocks and the interaction with the drivers and passengers is usually quite fun and jolly. However, the majority of the vehicles brakes are quite rudimentary. If you are in front of a crock (at a junction or lights etc), be aware that they can take a very long time to stop. If you a drafting they can suddenly slow down/come to a stop due to other vehicles and traffic or suffer a mechanical, especially on the hills.
Toot Toot
See you on the road or at the Fish and Chip place on the beach.
A couple of safety pointers.
Safety advice #1
After descending Clayton Hill into Pycombe. The cars carry on following the A23 down into Brighton. Unless you are super confident at mixing with very fast traffic on a dual carriage way that is more motorway, it's best avoided. Instead, do a right into South Downs Way just after mile 39 (check the map linked), mindful of traffic behind and ahead, turning right and gear low for a little climb up. Follow the road up hill and down, follow it round until you get to the cycle path that runs alongside the A23 all the way until after the roundabout. (The map shows the route as running on the A23. Don't worry, it is the cycle path next to it.). It's very easy to miss the turning due the fast descent so have your wits about you.
Safety advice #2
It is great fun mixing with the crocks and the interaction with the drivers and passengers is usually quite fun and jolly. However, the majority of the vehicles brakes are quite rudimentary. If you are in front of a crock (at a junction or lights etc), be aware that they can take a very long time to stop. If you a drafting they can suddenly slow down/come to a stop due to other vehicles and traffic or suffer a mechanical, especially on the hills.
Toot Toot
See you on the road or at the Fish and Chip place on the beach.
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martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Ah the A23. The last time I did this which is a few years ago, I just tucked in between a couple of crocks for the final run into Brighton which protected me from traffic. Can't remember how I'd ended up on my own, probably cos no one likes me. 
