A gentle pootle in Kent - Sunday 1st August

[ianrauk]

Yup Martin that's a possibility.

 

[Aperitif]

Yes - I'm with Adam re: the HS1 (disciple mode) but I sort of fancied the burn down to Kent - given that it will be a doddery old ramble once there!

 

[martint235]

So is that two willing volunteers?

 

[Flying Dodo]

If you want a burn up, I will probably be doing the full length run to Dover a bit later on in the year.

 

[topcat1]

I'm on the train

 

[Mista Preston]

i am in the process of securing a full days uninterrupted riding for this one with no pumpkin deadlines.

I was contemplating driving down to Ashford to be honest. I reckon the mileage would be too much for me. How many miles is it down to Ashford?

 

[Aperitif]

122 miles in a car Clive - 47 and a bit by bike.

 

[martint235]

I'm on the train

Oh come on it'll be fun!!!

 

[mistral]

Yeh - as stated...about 200!

A P.S. Adam. Remember the rattling from somewhere on Fri/Sat? My bike.

On Saturday night I examined said beast and found that the Blackburn Mars 4 which I have fitted to the seatpost, is a poor fit in the click-in bracket.
Furthermore, there are three very small Phillips screws which hold the click-in piece of plastic in place. All of these were not fully tightened, leading to a resonance whereby the two pieces of plastic were making that damned noise! I was ready to strip the headset!

Morale: Remember to look before you lever.

Thank god for that, I was thinking of cancelling my plans for this coming Friday night after spending the last one with a severe attack of tinnitus!

 

[mistral]

I'd like to do this one, have to see if I can fit it in

 

[topcat1]

Oh come on it'll be fun!!!

i have to work on the monday,and have to walk up a lot of stairs

 

[topcat1]

Ticket bought , not as cheap as oxford

 

[martint235]

Ticket bought , not as cheap as oxford

Are you on the HS1? It is cheaper (although takes longer) on the standard routes out of Charing Cross. I think with a HS1 ticket you get to go 1st class on the ordinary train, it works the other way anyhow.

 

[Flying Dodo]

Yes, the HS1 is more expensive. I think they add £4 to the fare for that sort of distance. But it's worth it.

 

[martint235]

Ok I've looked into this more and given it's going to be early Sunday morning, straight down the A20 seems to be the best bet. Problem areas are Sidcup - M25/M20 junction and also if there's anything going on at Brands Hatch.