Davywalnuts
Chief Kebab Taster
- Location
- Staines!
bryce said:
Indeed, ditto if you see a Zebra print Specialised! Albeit, Saturday I did see another one around there! But mine has white tyres too! And of which I am very much on my own there!
Richmond Park rides
- Thread starter redjedi
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Indeed, ditto if you see a Zebra print Specialised! Albeit, Saturday I did see another one around there! But mine has white tyres too! And of which I am very much on my own there!
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- Location
- ...I don't have much idea - really.
Davywalnuts said:
You'll be there on Saturday Davy...bryce, join the 'Park and Ride' CC peloton if you fancy - read the thread in this section. Same goes for everyone else.
As the weather is finally improving I thought it would be time to dredge this thread up from the depths.
Post if you're planning on riding around RP and want some CC company.
I'm planning on getting out on Sunday afternoon, so may go to RP for a few laps at a steady pace and enjoy the sun and scenery if anyone wants to join me.
Post if you're planning on riding around RP and want some CC company.
I'm planning on getting out on Sunday afternoon, so may go to RP for a few laps at a steady pace and enjoy the sun and scenery if anyone wants to join me.
Davywalnuts
Chief Kebab Taster
- Location
- Staines!
This Sunday afternoon could be fine, but I doubt ill be there till about 5ish if I was as will be on London cheering on my friends and others running the London Marathon, its a thing I do....
RyanW
The abominable Bikeman
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
Although i do love going round Richmond park i do find the car's quite annoying, every possible moment, as soon as i slow down they try to overtake, giving me a few inches of room, which can be annoying especially as the sides of some of the roads have started to wear away. I think this may be why i see quite a few going side by side round the park.
Anyone here kinda slowish, would love to meet up and go round, but i'm not the fastest of cyclists.
Also, is it a requirement to wear matching lycra when you go round? it seems to be a common theme?
Ryan
Anyone here kinda slowish, would love to meet up and go round, but i'm not the fastest of cyclists.
Also, is it a requirement to wear matching lycra when you go round? it seems to be a common theme?
Ryan
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- Location
- ...I don't have much idea - really.
Don't worry Ryan, the CycleChat crew are sartorially challenged at the best of times (except topcat 
) - stick around this section and look out for redjedi's exhortations! (It also help if you have a woozy looking paint job on your bike! 
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First rule of CC - it's about you, not the bike or gear. (That comes creeping up later!)
) - stick around this section and look out for redjedi's exhortations! (It also help if you have a woozy looking paint job on your bike! )First rule of CC - it's about you, not the bike or gear. (That comes creeping up later!)
)
RyanW
The abominable Bikeman
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
topcat1 said:Thanks! Had to look that one up.
Your not the only one
beatleandrew
New Member
- Location
- Kingston-upon-Thames
If anyone lives/works close to Richmond Park, I frequently get a lap in during my lunch hour (13:00-14:00). I usually start at the Kingston Gate and decide which direction to ride on the day. I aim to ride fairly quickly (18-20 minute lap time) but can spend up to about 25 minutes and still get back to work in reasonable time.
If there are any takers for the occasional (or regular) weekday lunchtime lap, then send me a private message and we can arrange something.
I'll keep an eye on this thread as well for other opportunities. I live close to the park so can probably come out for a ride some evenings or weekends.
If there are any takers for the occasional (or regular) weekday lunchtime lap, then send me a private message and we can arrange something.
I'll keep an eye on this thread as well for other opportunities. I live close to the park so can probably come out for a ride some evenings or weekends.
RyanW
The abominable Bikeman
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
May have been asked, does anyone know how long a lap is?
does anyone do week day laps? apart from the above
does anyone do week day laps? apart from the above
10.75 km
profile here http://www.richmondparklondon.co.uk/cycling/roadcycling/
my computer makes it just over 80m ascent for the lap
profile here http://www.richmondparklondon.co.uk/cycling/roadcycling/
my computer makes it just over 80m ascent for the lap
RyanW
The abominable Bikeman
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
awsome thx
style over speed
riding a f**king bike
RyanW said:
I've been over there in the week recently and there always seems to be plenty of people cycling round. Haven't done a lap faster than 25 minutes yet.
beatleandrew
New Member
- Location
- Kingston-upon-Thames
For those wishing to improve their speed/endurance/fitness by cycling around Richmond Park, a good motivator is to time yourself over three consecutive laps and aim to improve your personal best throughout the year. There's a forum set up on BikeRadar where you can submit your PB and see how you and others progress with subsequent attempts:
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12670670&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
It's not a competition, but more of a training motivator. Some people have a target time they want to work towards, others just aim to improve over time. If there was a universal, or at least more common goal amongst those who post on the forum, it would be to break the hour for three laps. But that's by no means a mark of achievement unless you specifically decide to target it. The current range of times on there is from 48:41 to 77:56, so there's a good mix of abilities.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12670670&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
It's not a competition, but more of a training motivator. Some people have a target time they want to work towards, others just aim to improve over time. If there was a universal, or at least more common goal amongst those who post on the forum, it would be to break the hour for three laps. But that's by no means a mark of achievement unless you specifically decide to target it. The current range of times on there is from 48:41 to 77:56, so there's a good mix of abilities.
