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- ...I don't have much idea - really.
I would probably have concurred with the stay in bed club, but not having done a group ride recently, I wanted to 'set sail' on Friday - rain or no rain. Loads of time to get to Dunwich and eat without queueing, and a motorised return on the rails. Besides, Adrian kept me back from doing this ride earlier in the year. He insisted I stay and talk tailoring (For I am an expert 
) on the Brighton seafront, whilst plying me with Pinot brittle.
The Pub on the Park was the cornerstone of Fixie Central. Locals who walked past glanced nervously at the lumps of extra stuff dangling from the bottoms of our frames. (No more about bits dangling from bottoms - Stu is probably wincing this morning).
Adam said "Wet roads but dry weather". Give the man a job at the Met Office. I have this built-in baselayer, the result of years of research...
Generally, it was warm but during the course of the evening, everything worn was appreciated, not least because it affords a few extra storage places for food, flasks and fones...
Apart from the sensory experiences, I liked the long stretches where it was possible to listen - no whooshing traffic in the distance, or hundreds of other riders...I kept looking for signs of dawn - one of the most satisfying rewards for a night rider.
I rode on my Veneto - which is essentially an aluminium frame, geared bike with raceblades fitted for politeness. It also had M+ 25s fitted which
made for a 'treacly' ride but it behaved well. The point is, I have been riding my Planet X Ti - wow! What a difference in ride. The Ti is a dream,
and so comfortable - all the time. Although the Veneto is set up ok, I was conscious of 'riding it'. Sounds a bit pretentious, but there was a massive difference in feel which makes me want to go for a carbon ride now - and compare what I also previously though was comfortable but a bit 'flexy' for me. Enough waffle.
Dawn, the silence, coolness, mist and dew formed a morning cocktail which we drank with our eyes.
Frequent stops to try and capture feelings - impossible, but worth a go. And then the day began for the local people, as the cars, lorries and vans were driven to Saturday morning pleasures.
Probably the most photographed boat in Dunwich - 'blue sea thinking'.
I even went to the beach! Saw the Sizewell B reactor in the distance - another monument to modern times.
The beach at Dunwich is a popular place and it was interesting to see it as an 'everyday' location, rather than being awash with cyclists, and the built in departure time meant we could watch the world go by, talk to people and soak up the sun.
(Are you listening Wales and London? "S-U-N"..."H-O-T"..."R-E-L-A-X"
)
Our return, from Darsham, led us to meander through the village way of life once again and await the thirteen thirty eight. To London. Long to rain over us. Thanks chaps - a 25 hour session of bike thought led to an untroubled 8 hours last night.
Another 'AAA' for 2010! Good on you Adam.
Change that tube Stu - get the Sudocream applied. Remember, rucksacks are out for Whitstable. If you or marinyork turn up with anything over two kgs, all the straps will be cut and made into sandals for yacf members. And remember the 'carb loading'? In your tummy - not in your bag!
) on the Brighton seafront, whilst plying me with Pinot brittle.The Pub on the Park was the cornerstone of Fixie Central. Locals who walked past glanced nervously at the lumps of extra stuff dangling from the bottoms of our frames. (No more about bits dangling from bottoms - Stu is probably wincing this morning).
Adam said "Wet roads but dry weather". Give the man a job at the Met Office. I have this built-in baselayer, the result of years of research...
Generally, it was warm but during the course of the evening, everything worn was appreciated, not least because it affords a few extra storage places for food, flasks and fones...
Apart from the sensory experiences, I liked the long stretches where it was possible to listen - no whooshing traffic in the distance, or hundreds of other riders...I kept looking for signs of dawn - one of the most satisfying rewards for a night rider.
I rode on my Veneto - which is essentially an aluminium frame, geared bike with raceblades fitted for politeness. It also had M+ 25s fitted which
made for a 'treacly' ride but it behaved well. The point is, I have been riding my Planet X Ti - wow! What a difference in ride. The Ti is a dream,
and so comfortable - all the time. Although the Veneto is set up ok, I was conscious of 'riding it'. Sounds a bit pretentious, but there was a massive difference in feel which makes me want to go for a carbon ride now - and compare what I also previously though was comfortable but a bit 'flexy' for me. Enough waffle.
Dawn, the silence, coolness, mist and dew formed a morning cocktail which we drank with our eyes.
Frequent stops to try and capture feelings - impossible, but worth a go. And then the day began for the local people, as the cars, lorries and vans were driven to Saturday morning pleasures.
Probably the most photographed boat in Dunwich - 'blue sea thinking'.
I even went to the beach! Saw the Sizewell B reactor in the distance - another monument to modern times.
The beach at Dunwich is a popular place and it was interesting to see it as an 'everyday' location, rather than being awash with cyclists, and the built in departure time meant we could watch the world go by, talk to people and soak up the sun.
(Are you listening Wales and London? "S-U-N"..."H-O-T"..."R-E-L-A-X"
)Our return, from Darsham, led us to meander through the village way of life once again and await the thirteen thirty eight. To London. Long to rain over us. Thanks chaps - a 25 hour session of bike thought led to an untroubled 8 hours last night.
Another 'AAA' for 2010! Good on you Adam.
Change that tube Stu - get the Sudocream applied. Remember, rucksacks are out for Whitstable. If you or marinyork turn up with anything over two kgs, all the straps will be cut and made into sandals for yacf members. And remember the 'carb loading'? In your tummy - not in your bag!
There's no way you could have done that and a TT again, particularly after the Himalayas. It would have left you with a mountain to climb and you would need to ev a rest from time to time...
