Decisions Decisions.

[Racing roadkill]

So, this is the 'charidee' get-out clause in your expressed philosophy above, I take it? At least the other riders will know they're safe in your capable and experienced hands.

Yes, that's it. Add in the fact that I'm getting paid ( in kind , free kit, accommodation, sustainance etc ) and it's all good. It's because I'm considered to be capable and experienced by people that actually know what they're talking about, that I was put on this ride.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I hope there's no fidgeters!

I've made sure they know not to fidget.

 

[Racing roadkill]

It's not a binary choice

True, I prefer peanut butter and jam together to be fair.

 

[Racing roadkill]

It's OK, they should be behind the ride captain.

FTFY.

 

[User19783]

As the ride Captain, you should lead by example.
It's all about being comfortable and confident with the bike you choose,it's not about the make, the model, how many gears it's got, or how much it costs.



Have a safe trip.

 

[Racing roadkill]

As the ride Captain, you should lead by example.
It's all about being comfortable and confident with the bike you choose,it's not about the make, the model, how many gears it's got, or how much it costs.



Have a safe trip.

And it's for that very reason I need the correct bike. It's no good trying to lead by example if the bike is wrong for the ride ( I know this from many years and thousands of miles experience of leading rides for B.C.) however, today I experimented with the 520 on the airless tyres, on some nasty climbs. I guess the decision has made itself.

 

[Winnershsaint]

I would gladly take him on a detour that kept him away from the team until next season.

Better still, get him to keep going down the road and put him on a ferry!

 

[Lozz360]

And it's for that very reason I need the correct bike. It's no good trying to lead by example if the bike is wrong for the ride ( I know this from many years and thousands of miles experience of leading rides for B.C.) however, today I experimented with the 520 on the airless tyres, on some nasty climbs. I guess the decision has made itself.

Why, what happened?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Why, what happened?

It worked well. The weather forecasts don't look good, so I'm almost sure I'll be taking the airless tyred bike. Although the 11 speed gives me better gearing options for the lumpy bits of the ride. So I'll flip a coin on Thursday, when we have to get the bikes down to the transport pick up.

 

[videoman]

Aha, a 'Stokel'. I've only reccyd the route once, and that was not on a Saturday, how's the traffic round by the stadium on a Saturday normally?

Traffic is usually fairly average on a Saturday morning depending upon what you call busy but no problems riding a bike in the area as I often do. First mile is along a straight road with a cycle path running alongside. You will probably turn right at the traffic lights at the end and then another wide road for a mile or so then left onto the A34 dual carriageway for quite a number of miles down to Stafford.

There are some other routes but no really suitable for a large number of cyclists riding together.

Good luck as its quite a way to Cheltenham from here.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Traffic is usually fairly average on a Saturday morning depending upon what you call busy but no problems riding a bike in the area as I often do. First mile is along a straight road with a cycle path running alongside. You will probably turn right at the traffic lights at the end and then another wide road for a mile or so then left onto the A34 dual carriageway for quite a number of miles down to Stafford.

There are some other routes but no really suitable for a large number of cyclists riding together.

Good luck as its quite a way to Cheltenham from here.

We get the final draft of the GPX file later today. I just hope the Garmin holds out.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Good luck Sir..that's a good stretch of the legs..

 

[Racing roadkill]

Day 1

Day 2.

Game on.

 

[Dogtrousers]

That's only two brags. This is a three brag thread I think.

Billy, Melvyn and ... er ...

 

[Racing roadkill]

The weather forecast for Stoke isn't looking good for Saturday

75 (mostly) fair weather cyclists, and a thunder storm, what's the worst that could happen?