It's the easy ride. It allows riders who would struggle with any of the other rides to come along. There are some magic moments - the view from the top of the flyover of the Olympic Park, the view of the QE2 bridge, Bataville, the gas jets at Coryton, the view from Tattershall Gardens toward Hadliegh Castle, and the last few miles along the seafront. I'd add in a certain radio station, but that would be vain. The breakfast is superb, and really rapid. The train service back to London is pretty spiffy. And, if Regulator comes with us, there are certain things that you'll find out about South Essex that you'll probably not find out any other way............
So, whatever its shortcomings, I'm fond of this ride. Chris doesn't want to see us at the Rose Restaurant any time before 7, and that's sometimes a struggle - my little chat on socialist architecture is a time-wasting exercise as much as anything else (but, then again, you guessed that). So, if you're up for a ride at conversational pace do come along - and, if you have a friend who might find Whitstable or even Brighton too tough, consider Southend as an alternative.
One word of warning. It gets cold in South Essex. Keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared to wrap up well.
Eric B
Steve vw
Martin F
Sig E
Stuart A
Rachael W
Ian A
Davy S
Mike E
Andrij B
Matt
Chris
Greg C
This post has been edited by dellzeqq: 07 September 2009 - 13:39:03 -
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