Easy North Herts Ride 21st Feb

[colinr]

My Bed and Breakfast is working at the weekend so I won't be down for this one.

 

[stevevw]

Luke
Do you have your fixed built yet?
I will be riding the fixed as have broken the L/H shifter on the Ribble. I am not getting the new bike out until the sun is shining and the roads are clean.

Busty old bird Stevevw
Cayo Pro
Simple Simon
Redflightuk
TheDoctor
Paulus
Topcat1?
Tynan? if he gets a lead out.
Davywalnuts - he is always up for a ride then cries off. This time he says no so will probably turn up.
Watton Wheelers

 

[topcat1]

Yes i'll probably get the train up, any cafes at the station for a quick cuppa?

 

[Davywalnuts]

hahahaha! Were see... just in case, for the londonkeerteers, where meet and when?

 

[stevevw]

Yes i'll probably get the train up, any cafes at the station for a quick cuppa?

The Hertford stations have a small shop that sell crap coffee. Watton does not have any shop but my kitchen will be open from approx 7am. Limited menu I’m afraid Tea, Coffee, Muesli and Porridge. May be some eggs if the chickens are laying.

 

[TheDoctor]

Is this ride doable on fixed?
I may bring the s/s along then, as the front mech on my winter hack has fossilised.
Unless...no. Not the Brommie.

 

[stevevw]

Is this ride doable on fixed?
I may bring the s/s along then, as the front mech on my winter hack has fossilised.
Unless...no. Not the Brommie.

Should be fine fixed / Single speed up to 72" Mine is geared 48 - 18 70.67" can be a bit spinney at times but comes in handy getting me up some lumps. We will probably have a couple of the Watton lot on fixed too.

 

[redjedi]

Luke
Do you have your fixed built yet?
I will be riding the fixed as have broken the L/H shifter on the Ribble. I am not getting the new bike out until the sun is shining and the roads are clean.

Fixed is no-where near ready yet. I've got wheels to build and lot's of parts to order.

I won't be coming on this ride though. I did have plans for this weekend but they've changed so I will be riding, I just can't be bothered to get up really early to get there in time

I was actually up your way (fnaar) last weekend in Royston. That's where I picked up the bike from.

I'll see you on the FNRttC.

 

[Davywalnuts]

I think ill be joining Luke on the London Sunday ride peeps. I just know am not going to be in any conditon to ride 100+ miles hungover on 3 hrs sleeps...

Have fun though!

 

[topcat1]

What's the weather looking like for sunday Steve?

 

[stevevw]

Not bad. Overcast, 5 degrees and 8mph SW

So for the ride nice tailwind on the way out while climbing and a slight head wind while decending on the way back.

We have bright sunshine this afternoon which is nice.

 

[topcat1]

Steve , sorry mate i'm gonner pull out of this, i'm not too keen on riding icy roads. Catch up with you soon.
tc

 

[TheDoctor]

I'm pulling out too. My front mech is still fossilized, and I can't get hold of a replacement today

 

[stevevw]

Been a nice sunny warmish day today, looking good for tomorrow. And I have a new front shifter so will be riding geared after all.

 

[redflightuk]

Sorry Steve but i'm out too. Still stuffed with cold and sore throat. Have a good one all.
John