Spring ride Rutland Sun 14th April
- Thread starter totallyfixed
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OP
OP
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
I think there is a strong possibility there will be a lot of white on show, so much so that I am recommending sunglasses for all participants.There's a lot of white in that photo
The posse so far:
Me
dr_pink
+1 lady [who may have joined CC by now]
Kiwi-Sal
dave r
HLaB
oldfatfool
4F
Vikeonabike
berty bassett? [waiting to hear]
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I'm wearing react-to-lights; hopefully it will be sun reflecting on a large white surface but this is the UK 
Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire
Good news and bad news from me.. Bad news, I think my ribs are broken (incident at work last week) so I have a ready made excuse for hanging around at the back of the bunch! Good news, I'm not going to the doctors until after this ride!
What time are we meeting up?
What time are we meeting up?
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Ouch! Glad you are still able to ride though. Heal Fast!
OP
OP
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
10am Oakham station I'll ask the girls to go easy on you.
oldfatfool
Guru
Walked into a gate today and polaxed my knee, so no hills would be good, at least now you have moved the start time I get a lay in 'till at least 7
CopperCyclist
Veteran
I'm not at work! Baring disaster, I'll come too so you can add me to the list.
I've probably missed it as I've read the whole thread on my phone, but what distance are we thinking of doing so I can judge what food/drink to bring along?
I've probably missed it as I've read the whole thread on my phone, but what distance are we thinking of doing so I can judge what food/drink to bring along?
CopperCyclist
Veteran
I dont think its been said but iirc it was 50miles with a great cafe stop
Thank you! Will see you all there. Hopefully it's easy to find parking at or near Oakham station. Do I need any pennies for that? I really should think of these questions at the same time...
OP
OP
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
I dont think its been said but iirc it was 50miles with a great cafe stop
Jumping the gun a bit there, I almost never do the same route twice, too much to choose from, all the routes are good and quiet and I don't do bad cafes, no idea on the distance, I never do until we set off.
Edit: Found it
Parking is free, make sure you are on the east side of the station or it could get embarrassing, if anyone wants to swap mobile numbers send me a pm in case of hold ups. Just a reminder, it will not be quick because we have 2 injured riders, and some nutter on a big fixed gear, but hopefully you are in for a treat. Everyone else has been here before and all have done the forum ride except Vikeonabike who you will be able to compare notes with
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OP
OP
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
Update,
Mr Blobby
dr_pink
+1 lady [who may have joined CC by now]
Kiwi-Sal
dave r
HLaB
oldfatfool
4F
Vikeonabike
CopperCyclist
berty bassett? [waiting to hear]
Because of the strength of the wind I have actually sort of planned a route, on the outward leg we will be heading predominantly south but zigzagging so most of the time we will not be heading into the wind. If anyone has a small pair of binoculars that will go in a jersey pocket please bring them, all will be revealed on the day
Mr Blobby
dr_pink
+1 lady [who may have joined CC by now]
Kiwi-Sal
dave r
HLaB
oldfatfool
4F
Vikeonabike
CopperCyclist
berty bassett? [waiting to hear]
Because of the strength of the wind I have actually sort of planned a route, on the outward leg we will be heading predominantly south but zigzagging so most of the time we will not be heading into the wind. If anyone has a small pair of binoculars that will go in a jersey pocket please bring them, all will be revealed on the day
oldfatfool
Guru
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Barring mechanicals I'll be there I'll cycle up but if that wind is bad I'll get the train back 
I'll cycle up but if that wind is bad I'll get the train back 
