Spring ride Rutland Sun 14th April

[totallyfixed]

Yes probably on fixed, the geared is still in bits waiting to be rebuilt.

Can I ride gears then and make myself look quick? Cancel that thought swmbo will be there

Well i might be able to prove to some forum members other than TF that I actually exist.. I have a leave pass!

I might call the press.
Moving quickly on, we would like to say a public thank you to oldfatfool for the excellent company of his better half, 4 lovely dogs and a very big piece of chocolate cake. The drive back was bearable but we always breathe a sigh of relief when we turn off the A1 and on to the deserted roads of Rutland.

 

[kiwi-Sal]

Just pm you TF. I'm in.....yey!!!!
Please can you arrange plenty of and none of

DrP...I'm thinking about those cakes!

 

[berty bassett]

have you any idea of route you might take - as i might be able to tag along but riding in from northants

 

[totallyfixed]

Just pm you TF. I'm in.....yey!!!!
Please can you arrange plenty of and none of

DrP...I'm thinking about those cakes!

Your room is ready

I can't promise sun but as I said earlier, I don't care so long as we lose that cold easterly wind and it's looking good. The list so far:

totallyfixed [currently doing a fine impression of Mr Blobby]
dr_pink [plus 1 lady friend specifically brought in for Vikeonabike, bet that's got him worried]
kiwi-Sal [on her 3rd or 4th trip to stay with us from God's county]
HLaB [who might be persuaded to ride fixed?]
dave r [mr reliable]
oldfatfool [going to show off his new bike which we got a look at yesterday - very nice]
4F [our first ever forum rider and now a racing snake]
Vikeonabike [brought in to provide order {not a hope in hell

} ]

If the forecast is wet, we still intend to go ride and as some of you are travelling considerable distances feel free to bring a change of clothes and / or a towel.
Start as usual from Oakham station, I'll leave it to 4F and oldfatfool whether 9.30 is acceptable as they are coming the furthest on the day.
Really looking forward to this one [I have a new bike, it has gears ]

 

[totallyfixed]

have you any idea of route you might take - as i might be able to tag along but riding in from northants

Ah! oldfatfool mentioned you yesterday. Not a clue at the moment I'm afraid, the only thing for sure is that we are staying away from the really lumpy stuff.

 

[berty bassett]

cheers ! if you do think of a route it would be nice to tag along - might even drive up and meet at start if thats ok with all

 

[HLaB]

HLaB [who might be persuaded to ride fixed?]

Gives us an idea of route/ length and I could consider but the steel tank is twice the weight of my geared bike!

 

[totallyfixed]

cheers ! if you do think of a route it would be nice to tag along - might even drive up and meet at start if thats ok with all

The problem, if you can call it a problem with this area is the sheer number of country lanes to choose from, so I tend to wait and see what direction the wind is coming from and make it up as I go along accordingly. It's quite fun leading a ride when no one else knows where they are! If you are into wildlife expect to see Red Kites [plural] Buzzards and if we go in that direction an Osprey or two

Gives us an idea of route/ length and I could consider but the steel tank is twice the weight of my geared bike!

No idea, but given the mega miles you do at the speeds you do I think you need a heavier bike. Three of us will be going slow on fixed going slower downhill than anyone else, although thinking about it given my new Mr Blobby status I might be descending quicker than usual.

 

[HLaB]

although thinking about it given my new Mr Blobby status I might be descending quicker than usual.

Technique and guts (of the courage kind) has more to do with it than weight unfortunately I've neither; The best descenders I know are smaller than me and when I tuck in I can freewheel past most but when it becomes technical, being a wuss I drop back

 

[ColinJ]

... given my new Mr Blobby status I might be descending quicker than usual.

Don't tell me - you've shot up to 12 st 5 lbs!

 

[ColinJ]

Don't tell me - you've shot up to 12 st 5 lbs!

(Which still wouldn't be a lot for a man of his height and build.)

 

[4F]

Gives us an idea of route/ length and I could consider but the steel tank is twice the weight of my geared bike!

tsk, I will be doing it on fixed and can guarantee I will be carrying "a few more kilo's" than you. Rule 5....

 

[potsy]

Don't tell me - you've shot up to 12 st 5 lbs!

I have serious doubts as to his Mr Blobby status

 

[HLaB]

tsk, I will be doing it on fixed and can guarantee I will be carrying "a few more kilo's" than you. Rule 5....

I'll be cycling to the start most likely and it might not be the most reliable thing so I might invoke rule 199 and go for the reliable Kinesis (just made that one up ).

 

[4F]

Start as usual from Oakham station, I'll leave it to 4F and oldfatfool whether 9.30 is acceptable as they are coming the furthest on the day.

10 would be better for me (07:30 departure) as I am working until 10 the night before.