Richmond Park rides

[redjedi]

My secrets out

 

[Sittingduck]

Just seen this thread... can't do this weekend but would be up for future spins

 

[redjedi]

I should be there again.

Which way are we going around? I went anti-clockwise on Saturday and barely made it up the hill, not sure I could make it going clockwise.

I need some lower gears


p.s. First post edited to show new ride

 

[tdr1nka]

*congrats on the 1,000 post there RJ!*

I'm out of circulation for the next two weeks but I shall be joining you all soon!

 

[redjedi]

*congrats on the 1,000 post there RJ!*

I'm out of circulation for the next two weeks but I shall be joining you all soon!

I notice I was getting close yesterday, I thought I would do something a bit more special than that. Ah well 2000 here I come

Topcats Southend ride is in a couple of weeks.

I've just realised it'll be my first CC ride without a hangover!

Well that's worth a drink by itself

 

[Sittingduck]

Will be there...

Although clockwise has the sharper ascent, I think it's easier than anti-clockwise... thats more draining (for me at least). No doubt I'll get dropped like a hot spud on the hills anyway... might have to make the FBA count on downhills!

 

[Davywalnuts]

Those hills arent toooo bad.. I always find the drag from Roehampton Gate to Richmond Gate the hardest section...

Tbh, I think we should do both ways.... Ooohhh eerrrrr missies! hahahaha!

 

[Sittingduck]

I always find the drag from Roehampton Gate to Richmond Gate the hardest section...

+1
But the reverse run is my fave part... long straight (ish) downhill

 

[Davywalnuts]

Yes, it is! Equally from Richmond Gate to Kingston gate too minus the last 1/4... Only the cars slow me down!

 

[Sittingduck]

Yes, it is! Equally from Richmond Gate to Kingston gate too minus the last 1/4... Only the cars slow me down!

Yep it's annoying when they overtake on the incline then stick to exactly 20 on the downhill I have taken to sitting in primary on the climbs to stop this occuring

 

[Origamist]

Sittingduck - are you now wearing a polka dot jersey?

CofG - do you want to meet outside the IWM at 5ish?

Redjedi - have you got a new bike?

I don't mind anti - or clockwise - but what's the etiquette for this loop is it a leisurely group ride or a criterium!?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Oh yes, they over take on the incline, on a double white, then pootle when they see a Deer! hahahaha!

Primary all the way!

Am happy on what ever way and what speed we do... I am sure a few clubs are out Wednesday nights, we could always try showing them who's boss... hehehe

 

[redjedi]

Redjedi - have you got a new bike?

Yes, lovely new Bianchi. Gears are too high to go up hills though (that's my excuse in early )

but what's the etiquette for this loop is it a leisurely group ride or a criterium!?

It might turn into a bit of both. Sittingduck has obviously challenged me to a race down Sawyers Hill with that last PM

After which I'll collaspe like the un-fit smoker I am we'll re-group and start again.

I think flats are nice steady group ride, but climbs and descents are a free for all.

 

[Origamist]

I'll be at IWM about 5.10ish at the latest. Try and get there for as near 5 as possible.

I'll be at the 3 Stags pub, next to the traffic lights, just before the IWM, at 5.00pm sharp!

 

[Sittingduck]

I never said I was any good at climbing! Only downhills
Oh dear... me and my big mouth

See you at the cafe in the park tomorrow at 7. Any problems and I'll send a text or call.