FNRttC FNRttC 3rd July to Brighton - the 'Genteel' ride 2009

[Davywalnuts]

absolutely you'd be most welcome

Excellant! We missed out last time! Am not out that night, so no rush home!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I still have an open mind - to match my mouth.... Dunwich Dynamo or South Coast Solar Panel...that is the question. I'm certain to take rich's advice about heading across country rather than the coastal shed-a-ramas of the seafront, which is why I mooted GrumpyGregland as a possible point to head toward...
One thing's for sure. We'll not be going anywhere near a postbox or post office though. Oh yes. No we will not.

I was planning on following the esteemed MacB northwards via the post office of his choice (I like the cut of his jib but feel a single pannier may be the answer *runs*) until a genteel lunch spot is attained somewhere on the Sussex/Surrey border. After a repast and libation I planned to turn right to return to that outpost of civilisation we know and love as the 'Sham.

But my beloved now tells me my presence may be required at Chez Grumpy earlier than I orginally planned for some mysterious purpose that only a woman's mind could conjure....

 

[ChrisKH]

I was planning on following the esteemed MacB northwards via the post office of his choice (I like the cut of his jib but feel a single pannier may be the answer *runs*) until a genteel lunch spot is attained somewhere on the Sussex/Surrey border. After a repast and libation I planned to turn right to return to that outpost of civilisation we know and love as the 'Sham.

But my beloved now tells me my presence may be required at Chez Grumpy earlier than I orginally planned for some mysterious purpose that only a woman's mind could conjure....

It's IKEA mate, I can feel it.

Both Aperitif and I have succumbed to its siren call in the last few months following CC rides. Death knell for gentle recovery on your own sofa. Instead it will have to be on twenty sofas in an IKEA store.

 

[rich p]

well I'm fairly relaxed re this, I did my 150 miles and, as the commute is now full time, feel no urge to go mad, milewise, at weekends. Hence I will be getting the train to London rather than cycling up. But I will definitely be cycling home from Brighton. I have no timescales in mind so am happy to go as slow, or fast, as I'm able.

Teefs' obscure post office remark is due to my plan to wear one outfit for the night ride and then wash and change for the day return. I was going to post my dirty stuff back to myself from Brighton rather than carry it. Eminently sensible I thought but, to one as naturally stinky as the Teef, an obviously alien idea

Al, as you cycle past my house you are more than welcome to change clothes at my place and I'll post them on to you. Serious offer.

 

[MacB]

Al, as you cycle past my house you are more than welcome to change clothes at my place and I'll post them on to you. Serious offer.

A gentleman and a scholar, that's an offer I'd like to accept Rich, top man

 

[rich p]

A gentleman and a scholar, that's an offer I'd like to accept Rich, top man

My pleasure - we'll sort out the details later.

 

[Aperitif]

MacB's merino base layer should shrink down nicely and fit you a treat when you wash it rich - don't know about the jersey or bibs, but encourage him to wear 'smart' for the night trip. Long finger gloves should fit a treat as is...

I always knew you were canny when it came to acquiring cycling togs!

 

[rich p]

MacB's merino base layer should shrink down nicely and fit you a treat when you wash it rich - don't know about the jersey or bibs, but encourage him to wear 'smart' for the night trip. Long finger gloves should fit a treat as is...

I always knew you were canny when it came to acquiring cycling togs!

A whole new meaning to 'sweaty socks'

 

[MacB]

A whole new meaning to 'sweaty socks'

guys, I'm not going to come out and play if you two get into the puns again, do you know how torturous it is for others?....stupid me, of course you do

 

[topcat1]

I've just talked my brother into joining us.

 

[ChrisKH]

I've just talked my brother into joining us.

Is that Benny the Ball or Choo Choo?

 

[Aperitif]

Is that Benny the Ball or Choo Choo?

Who will be Officer 'Ribble'?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Just to confirm, that unless a miracle happens, I can't make this ride due to a broken spoke! Bang goes Mrs MacB's buns and my cyclogs miles and cyclists tan and all Sig's cake and Mederias breakfast and the garminator f-ups and high speed downhill pursuits and the sheer fun and enjoyment of a jolly good cycle in the most excellance of company! One, is not ammused!

 

[MacB]

Just to confirm, that unless a miracle happens, I can't make this ride due to a broken spoke! Bang goes Mrs MacB's buns and my cyclogs miles and cyclists tan and all Sig's cake and Mederias breakfast and the garminator f-ups and high speed downhill pursuits and the sheer fun and enjoyment of a jolly good cycle in the most excellance of company! One, is not ammused!

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is this lame excuse of the century?????????? pretend it's fine and goes ping just as we leave HPC, one of the techs will fix it for you

 

[Davywalnuts]

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is this lame excuse of the century?????????? pretend it's fine and goes ping just as we leave HPC, one of the techs will fix it for you

Honest, no, want a pic? I have however done about 7 miles on it, 2 of which without realising! I heard a metalalic "twang" so stopped, but thought it was something in the road.. no, it was the road that made it happen! I have to get to HPC with it however.. with the potholes between home and there, I dont fancy a friday night stuck somewhere in lycra and all my fruit loaf... you know what happens...

And, I think with this admitance of a pre-existing damage, I dont think I be invited back to a Fnrttc if i did... heheheh