England : Hertfordshire 200KM ride into Oxfordshire 30th March

[topcat1]

I'm only good for 50 miles then my knees go so i'm out. Should be a great ride tho

 

[ianrauk]

I'm almost certainly out now. Gout is still bad in my wrist today so even assuming I woke up tomorrow pain free (which is unlikely), putting my wrist under pressure on a bike for 100+ miles on Sunday wouldn't do it any favours.

The weather is looking great though so hope you have a fantastic ride. I will lie in my garden in the sunshine and think of you all.

I'm only good for 50 miles then my knees go so i'm out. Should be a great ride tho

Shame guys, predicted weather is getting better all the time.

 

[CharlieB]

I have sad news. I'm not going to have the Colnago back in time for Sunday, so I'm out. Not going to attempt 200k on a hybrid, let alone a Brommie.
It's a shame because I was really looking forward to this one - my longest outing since Southwold last August, it is a fantastic route and the forecast weather will only enhance that. And I wanted 1500 miles on the clock by the end of March.
Mind you, if something changes, say tomorrow, I will update.

 

[ianrauk]

There'll be another time Charlie.....

 

[jayonabike]

I'm almost certainly out now. Gout is still bad in my wrist today so even assuming I woke up tomorrow pain free (which is unlikely), putting my wrist under pressure on a bike for 100+ miles on Sunday wouldn't do it any favours.

The weather is looking great though so hope you have a fantastic ride. I will lie in my garden in the sunshine and think of you all.

That's a shame, hope you feel better soon

I'm only good for 50 miles then my knees go so i'm out. Should be a great ride tho

Hope to see you up this way soon on a shorter ride

I have sad news. I'm not going to have the Colnago back in time for Sunday, so I'm out. Not going to attempt 200k on a hybrid, let alone a Brommie.
It's a shame because I was really looking forward to this one - my longest outing since Southwold last August, it is a fantastic route and the forecast weather will only enhance that. And I wanted 1500 miles on the clock by the end of March.
Mind you, if something changes, say tomorrow, I will update.

That's a shame Charlie, it's also a shame we're not the same height as I would lend you one of my bikes. Hope you can make the next ride.

 

[jayonabike]

It looks like it might just be you and me @ianrauk as James is still decorating his new place and Tom isn't sure if he's coming yet as he is going to a wedding reception tomorrow night, plus it's Mother's Day Sunday.

 

[ianrauk]

that's fine with me Jay.
Though is @lilolee still coming along?

 

[ianrauk]

@jayonabike planning on getting the 8.23 from Euston that pulls in to HH at 8.54

 

[jayonabike]

@jayonabike planning on getting the 8.23 from Euston that pulls in to HH at 8.45

Cool, I was planning on getting to the station for 8.45

 

[ianrauk]

Cool, I was planning on getting to the station for 8.45

Meant 8.54

Is that gpx the final route?

 

[jayonabike]

I'm just going to go over it tomorrow, and I'll post any changes on here, but yes I think it will be

 

[CharlieB]

That's a shame Charlie, it's also a shame we're not the same height as I would lend you one of my bikes. Hope you can make the next ride.

Much appreciated thought, @jayonabike
Thank u.

 

[jayonabike]

@ianrauk This is the final route with a couple of minor tweaks

 

[martint235]

I so wish I was able to ride a bike. Have a great time guys and we'll ride the route another time...

 

[jayonabike]

131 miles at an amazing 18 mph average! Ride report in 'your ride today' later after I've had a bath and gone out for a curry (I just need to prise my arse off this sofa)