FNRttC - new London startpoint?
- Thread starter dellzeqq
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Aperitif
Meme bar
- Location
- ...I don't have much idea - really.
Sound reasoning, Rob. None of this etheral, airy-fairy stuff that is knocking about. No:1 London. It has the "Je ne sais ou" about it.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
The No. 1 London argument does it for me.
Though we could hack a lot of folk off by starting at Charing? Don't be cross, from whence all is measured or by gathering outside the Downing Street gates (tee hee) The embarrassing safety talk would go down a storm there.
clarion
Guru
- Location
- Exiled from Hyperborea
The only setting which has the proper grandeur for a ride led by dellzeqq is York Minster.
If we could either remove it to That London, or do all the FNRs to say, Hull, Hornsea, Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Redcar etc (and a cheeky cross-Pennine dash to Morecambe
), we'd have the answer! 
If we could either remove it to That London, or do all the FNRs to say, Hull, Hornsea, Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Redcar etc (and a cheeky cross-Pennine dash to Morecambe
), we'd have the answer! 
ChrisBailey
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Hampton Hill, UK
As somebody who comes into Waterloo, the NFT would be perfect, but I have been no issues with HPC.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
oh dear. oh dear me. oh dear me no.
*hangs head in same*
I blame the Merlot the lovely Helen gave me.
Aperitif
Meme bar
- Location
- ...I don't have much idea - really.
Well, it is a good 'spot', Jen. but curiosity killed the pleonasticat and, apparently, Greg has no need to blame it on Helen and 'her' (as if) wine.
Shakespeare, Smollet, Defoe, Defriends, Debacle etc - everyone was at it! Little Miss Muffet had a whey with words, or was that Kurds? I dunno - it has been a long day and it is time to finish.
Wherever - it needs to be somewhere rainproof I reckon, as it is as black as Newgate' Knocker here in N.Lon.Here.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Yeah whole different country. We'd never allow you to be a province. Our provinces have style and class! Just look at Lancashire1849686 said:
On the topic. I like HPC but I could also see the NFT working, there's also an arch further down towards Waterloo where we might get in the way of fewer people but then you'd have to navigate the Waterloo roundabout to get east.
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User10571
Guest
Popular misconwhatsit. Unless I'm mistaken road distances are measured from the statue of Charles I (which used to be located at the site of the Elanor Cross) on the south side of Trafalgar Sq # Whitehall.
As attested by Adrian upthread.
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
1849686 said:
Might I refer you to my signature line?
Anyway, I don't think anyone would want to claim Birmingham as the centre of the universe, far less the Black Country...
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
HPC is unbeatable as a venue. Kicking off into the swirling traffic adds a real sense of anticipation. I think it's quite magical.
ceepeebee
Veteran
- Location
- Some imaginary Flanders
[QUOTE 1849887, member: 1314"]First choice, The Mirch Marsala in Tooting!
If we are north of the river I like the idea of Smithfield Market. Easy enough to get to from Paddington, Kings Cross, Euston (left and left again). And it's minutes from the Jerusalem (who have excellent toilets to go with their pork sandwiches).[/quote]
As much as the thought of pre-ride welsh rarebit from st John fills me with the deepest of joy, I have to say hpc gets my vote. It's kinda iconic now.
If we are north of the river I like the idea of Smithfield Market. Easy enough to get to from Paddington, Kings Cross, Euston (left and left again). And it's minutes from the Jerusalem (who have excellent toilets to go with their pork sandwiches).[/quote]
As much as the thought of pre-ride welsh rarebit from st John fills me with the deepest of joy, I have to say hpc gets my vote. It's kinda iconic now.
thom
____
- Location
- The Borough
There are parts around the Tower of London that offer spectacular starting points too but I think are low on loo options so no worse or better than HPC.
1) Tower Hilll Terrace on the West side of the Tower - slight downside is accessing the main road. There is a pedestrian crossing that can be used to stop the traffic safely though. But there is ample space, the Tower, the river etc. but worth checking because I can't be sure there is rain cover. Indeed, please note Legge's Mount (item 29) which I presume is where Simon keeps his Colnago when out of the country and is just accross the moat from said meeting point.
2) In front of the Guoman Tower Hotel, on the river, just east of Tower Bridge at the entrance to St Katherine's dock, views galore. Rain cover available under Tower Bridge and a couple of places around the Hotel. There's a cunning way to cross the Highway safely if going to Southend.
There are plenty of nearby wateringholes willing to take your money if you show up slightly early.
Yes I have a cheeeky vested interest in Borough, but it is characterful and there are 2 areas with plenty of space which definitely don't get locked up. My feeling is it's not too rowdy there really. Probably similar to anywhere on the southbank, like NFT, which is also good. There are public loos in the station if the market's do end up locked.
Like I said before, it might be interesting just to give an eastern location a go for one of the smaller speedy rides. I don't think you really know how things pan out until you try.
For a map of London loos, look no further... :
http://www.toiletmap.co.uk/
1) Tower Hilll Terrace on the West side of the Tower - slight downside is accessing the main road. There is a pedestrian crossing that can be used to stop the traffic safely though. But there is ample space, the Tower, the river etc. but worth checking because I can't be sure there is rain cover. Indeed, please note Legge's Mount (item 29) which I presume is where Simon keeps his Colnago when out of the country and is just accross the moat from said meeting point.
2) In front of the Guoman Tower Hotel, on the river, just east of Tower Bridge at the entrance to St Katherine's dock, views galore. Rain cover available under Tower Bridge and a couple of places around the Hotel. There's a cunning way to cross the Highway safely if going to Southend.
There are plenty of nearby wateringholes willing to take your money if you show up slightly early.
Yes I have a cheeeky vested interest in Borough, but it is characterful and there are 2 areas with plenty of space which definitely don't get locked up. My feeling is it's not too rowdy there really. Probably similar to anywhere on the southbank, like NFT, which is also good. There are public loos in the station if the market's do end up locked.
Like I said before, it might be interesting just to give an eastern location a go for one of the smaller speedy rides. I don't think you really know how things pan out until you try.
For a map of London loos, look no further... :
http://www.toiletmap.co.uk/
thom
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- Location
- The Borough
I think that roundabout can be avoided - just go along Belvedere Road/Upper Ground and turn onto Stamford St at your convenience.Yeah whole different country. We'd never allow you to be a province. Our provinces have style and class! Just look at Lancashire
On the topic. I like HPC but I could also see the NFT working, there's also an arch further down towards Waterloo where we might get in the way of fewer people but then you'd have to navigate the Waterloo roundabout to get east.
redfalo
known as Olaf in real life
- Location
- Brexit Boomtown
Well, I really like HPC. If it is supposed to be nearer to King's Cross - why not meet directly at King's Cross. After the new ticket hall has been openend, the square between King's Cross and St Pancras is quite nice. However, it's rather far to Paddington, of course, Not so sure about the safe start as well.
Maybe Lincoln's Inn Fields? There's a loo, at least (perhaps closed at night?), but no shelter.
