FNRttC pre-ride: London/Bristol to Cardiff, May 20th 2011

[rich p]

Man up, Mick!

Is it flatter after Swindon?

 

[lilolee]

Having ridden the Marlow-Watlington part a few times, between Turville to North End is the steep part and I can (just) do it on a 42x25, so should be easy for you seasoned pro's

 

[lilolee]

Yes, please do!
I'm expecting us to be there around 9:45am

9:45 is what I thought. See you there.

 

[mistral]

I'm very pleased to see Rich pitching in to bring some order to the rabble.

I'm reassured that what hills there are we'll be crossing rather than climbing - I've got that all wrong havn't I?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Hi
I was going to go for a ride on Friday. Can I join you at Bourne End if that's ok. So far I'm only up to about 50 miles so I will be turning back at Crowmarsh Gifford.

I'll pm Davy with my info, as the avatar isn't me

Super, catch you then...

Alas about the avatar.....

 

[rich p]

Frank, the 9.07 from Brighton (Stiff) gets to Swindon (Wilts) at 11.55.

Is that going to work? I don't want to feck you all about?

 

[frank9755]

Rich,
That will work very well but you'll be a bit ahead of us so may have a bit of a wait.
My plan was to get lunch somewhere near swindon but not sorted out anywhere yet (work been crazy this week) but will do tonight and we can meet there.
Frank

 

[Aperitif]

Happy Birthday Frank!
Good health and best wishes. Your age and my chest are 'as one'
(Rich and I are as old as ****... )

 

[rich p]

..old as time?

I'm happy to wait for you. I'll pm you my number although I think Teef has it.


Happy Birthday indeed Frank!

 

[Davywalnuts]

Aye, happy birthday frank dear boy!

Ive just been reviewing the routes etc... is Christmas Common neccessary???

 

[frank9755]

I thought it was around Twately Manor, near Malmesbury, but after checking again, it was this side of Swindon and it wasn't as bad as I thought. We cut across several chevroned road in Wanborough, Woolstone and Kingston Lisle but there's only one we actually have to go up, in Hinton Parva.

You are right (of course) - just looked at it on the map. That is on the bit that I've not ridden before so didn't know about it.

I have ridden in that area though (over the Marlborough Downs) and it is very pretty. White horses on the hills, etc.

If anyone really doesn't fancy the climb, the only obvious alternative is the A420 which doesn't look great.

In terms of timing it might be very good as it is shortly before we're intending to stop for lunch. Says he putting a positive spin on the chevron...

 

[frank9755]

Aye, happy birthday frank dear boy!

Ive just been reviewing the routes etc... is Christmas Common neccessary???

Thanks everyone!

Christmas Common is not necessary but crossing the Chilterns is!

 

[Aperitif]

Thanks everyone!

Christmas Common is not necessary but crossing the Chilterns is!

Christmas comes but twice a year... Common, like Davy. Hello Davy

Frank - you don't lok your age - you're lying.

 

[frank9755]

Frank - you don't look act your age - you're lying.

 

[Aperitif]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... Frank incensed.