Another Northampton to London ride - Sat. 12th May
- Thread starter Flying Dodo
- Start date
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Davywalnuts
Chief Kebab Taster
- Location
- Staines!
Excellent! Looking forward to this.
Albeit, I am still dubious of any of FD's rides... they always seem more lumpy than badly made cold gravy...
Albeit, I am still dubious of any of FD's rides... they always seem more lumpy than badly made cold gravy...
OP
OP
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
Good exercise for those thighs of yours, Mr Davy!
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
I think I may have a pass-out for this weekend.
A few quick questions. What time do you expect to finish, and whereabouts? Need to get back to Birmingham, so if you could give me a clue as to what train to catch, that would be helpful.
A few quick questions. What time do you expect to finish, and whereabouts? Need to get back to Birmingham, so if you could give me a clue as to what train to catch, that would be helpful.
OP
OP
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
I've just been counting up the numbers, and it's likely to be around 21 of us in total, so with that large a group, it will slow things up a bit, so I reckon we'll finish around 7 pm. I've got the ride ending at St Pancras station, simply because it then makes it easy for me to get back home! I'll point out the side road you'll need to take for a quiet route back to Euston station, for Birmingham trains (or you can then carry along Marylebone Road towards Marylebone station for cheaper, but slower trains).
The lunch stop is at The Lilley Arms which is after 41 miles, in Lilley. Although there are some nice pubs a bit before then, they would have been immediately before a steep hill, which I thought would be a bit cruel to inflict on everyone. As the lunch stop is past the halfway point, I don't reckon we'll be there until after 1.30 pm, so please can everyone ensure they've had a decent breakfast, and topped up their food levels by having something to eat before we set off. There is a small cafe in Northampton station for anyone arriving early by train, and we'll be meeting up outside the station entrance, aiming to leave by 10.30.
The lunch stop is at The Lilley Arms which is after 41 miles, in Lilley. Although there are some nice pubs a bit before then, they would have been immediately before a steep hill, which I thought would be a bit cruel to inflict on everyone. As the lunch stop is past the halfway point, I don't reckon we'll be there until after 1.30 pm, so please can everyone ensure they've had a decent breakfast, and topped up their food levels by having something to eat before we set off. There is a small cafe in Northampton station for anyone arriving early by train, and we'll be meeting up outside the station entrance, aiming to leave by 10.30.
Bromptonaut
Rohan Man
- Location
- Bugbrooke UK
Just realised this clashes with the Origami Phoenix Ride so I'll withdraw my tentative eoi.
Davywalnuts
Chief Kebab Taster
- Location
- Staines!
FD, is this the final route (as will download to me Garminator) and with so many of us, can I reprise my referred roll as TEC please?
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
I'm still in. Though I don't have a cycle reservation for the train, and I can't yet seem to persuade the ticket machine to give me the tickets I've bought....
(edit: and I'll be riding one sort of unsuitable bike or another as the black un is still hors de combat)
(edit: and I'll be riding one sort of unsuitable bike or another as the black un is still hors de combat)
OP
OP
Flying Dodo
It'll soon be summer
I had you on the list already!
Oh dear - nothing serious I hope.
I'm still in. Though I don't have a cycle reservation for the train, and I can't yet seem to persuade the ticket machine to give me the tickets I've bought....
Glad you'll be coming along. I don't think it'll be an issue re the ticket reservation.
I've tweaked the route very slightly to knock off a mile or so, and flatten a hill, so the final route is shown here, and I'd be happy for you to roll along as TEC.
Mice
Guru
Davywalnuts
Chief Kebab Taster
- Location
- Staines!
Excellant, thanks. New route looks slightly less of a AAA ride..
And if the weather is good, then I shall be Zebra'ing it...
redflightuk
Guru
- Location
- going round in circles
Looking good for Saturday. Should be another century ride out and back.
