Thursday Night Ride to the Coast - 17th April to Felpham

[Wobblers]

And I'd still be able to look down on you two!!

No, Martin, you've got it wrong: you don't ride a 'bent by waving your arse in the air...

 

[kimble]

[QUOTE 3032976, member: 30090"]Buy a recumbent - job done.
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Not sure which job? Riding a 'bent in a group of upwrongular cyclists means you end up doing loads more work (riding the brakes on the descents, then giving it extra welly to keep up on the climbs). Opportunities to sit in the group and hardly pedal on the flat are rare novelties.

On the other hand, riding a 'bent is warmer than an upright, so it would mitigate the clothing issue a bit.

Speaking of which the frame arrives Sat morning.

Wotcha getting?

 

[Captain Defect]

bike is ready. Am I? oh yes! Train ticket got. Looking forward to meeting some of you tonight on my first night ride

 

[theclaud]

I can report that the house white at the mezzanine cafe at Padders is nothing to write home about. Should this be in the "Mundane News" thread?

 

[rb58]

I can report that the house white at the mezzanine cafe at Padders is nothing to write home about. Should this be in the "Mundane News" thread?

Does it help if I tell you I'm sat on the sofa with a coffee and some home made fruit cake?

 

[theclaud]

Does it help if I tell you I'm sat on the sofa with a coffee and some home made fruit cake?

I'm happy for you. I'm thinking of relocating to the Bent Bishop and Ferret, or whatever it's called.

 

[srw]

I can report that the house white at the mezzanine cafe at Padders is nothing to write home about. Should this be in the "Mundane News" thread?

"Tea" perhaps?

 

[rb58]

I'm happy for you. I'm thinking of relocating to the Bent Bishop and Ferret, or whatever it's called.

Do they have cake?

 

[theclaud]

Do they have cake?

I haven't asked yet. There's only so much excitement I can handle at once.

 

[ianrauk]

I haven't asked yet. There's only so much excitement I can handle at once.

2 pieces of cake at the same time?

 

[theclaud]

More importantly, what's the beer like?

Not got as far as the Mad Bishop and Meerkat yet. Don't rush me. I'm aiming for a steady drip-feed of pleasure here, not a mad rush of excitement with a cliff-edge come-down.

 

[ianrauk]

Not got as far as the Mad Bishop and Meerkat yet. Don't rush me. I'm aiming for a steady drip-feed of pleasure here, not a mad rush of excitement with a cliff-edge come-down.

You going for a pack of scampi fries then?

 

[theclaud]

You going for a pack of scampi fries then?

Steady on. I've got a Cronx Pale Ale. I'm just having the one...

 

[ianmac62]

On an earlier train, the 2137 out of Northampton due to arrive Euston 2258 and so I might meet the 2330 deadline at HPC, Mr DZ sir - even with all my faffing. Really looking forward to this!

 

[hatler]

Plans for mini-hatler's participation are in place.

He's currently in bed fast asleep (and has been since 7.30).

We'll be on a train to Waterloo shortly and will join you at HPC and then head southwards. Bail Out Point 1 is SW20, or as close to it as the ride allows. If he's still awake then and keen to carry on, Bail Out Point 2 is at Betchworth, where I have stashed the car. Fingers crossed ...