FNRttC to Brighton 13th May 2011

[Aperitif]

... it's a level playing field as far as bikes are concerned.. although such talk could be the thin end of the wedge.

 

[Becs]

Oh I don't know, a person could at least call a cab and fold it up for Ditchling if so inclined, or anti-inclined to be more precise.

I'd be up for going halves on said taxi, it'll save me bringing my flipflops :-)

 

[StuAff]

I'd be up for going halves on said taxi, it'll save me bringing my flipflops :-)

No shame in walking, and you never know, you might not have to walk that far up, if at all.
Mention of taxis brings to mind User and the mini-cab (Genteel ride '09)....!

 

[Aperitif]

 

[StuAff]

Still not getting the joke second time around.....

 

[Aperitif]

Still not getting the joke second time around.....

Ah, drat. Am I repeating myself? Sorry Stu - it was my 'sagacious advice smiley' that's all.
Here - try this one!

 

[StuAff]

Ah, drat. Am I repeating myself? Sorry Stu - it was my 'sagacious advice smiley' that's all.
Here - try this one!

Sagacious means 'keen, practical sense', etc. Not looking like that. More your look than mine


I don't know, just trying to be helpful and I get compared to a pipe-smoking numpty....

 

[swansonj]

Hi folks. Just found my way to this forum (I usually lurk at the CTC forum). I am the "John S" who has appeared recently in Simon's list of registrations. First time for me and I confess to a distinct nervousness. Not about the distance nor about the climbing nor even about being teased for cycling with a single pannier - but about speed, being a cyclist rather of the "tourist" variety. I know and believe you won't leave anyone behind but I'd be mortified if I held everyone up! But anyway I'm committed now (and I've sold my wife on the idea that this is a much milder form of mid-life crisis than having an affair or getting divorced). See you next week.

 

[ianrauk]

Hi folks. Just found my way to this forum (I usually lurk at the CTC forum). I am the "John S" who has appeared recently in Simon's list of registrations. First time for me and I confess to a distinct nervousness. Not about the distance nor about the climbing nor even about being teased for cycling with a single pannier - but about speed, being a cyclist rather of the "tourist" variety. I know and believe you won't leave anyone behind but I'd be mortified if I held everyone up! But anyway I'm committed now (and I've sold my wife on the idea that this is a much milder form of mid-life crisis than having an affair or getting divorced). See you next week.

Don't worry, you wont.

 

[dellzeqq]

Hi folks. Just found my way to this forum (I usually lurk at the CTC forum). I am the "John S" who has appeared recently in Simon's list of registrations. First time for me and I confess to a distinct nervousness. Not about the distance nor about the climbing nor even about being teased for cycling with a single pannier - but about speed, being a cyclist rather of the "tourist" variety. I know and believe you won't leave anyone behind but I'd be mortified if I held everyone up! But anyway I'm committed now (and I've sold my wife on the idea that this is a much milder form of mid-life crisis than having an affair or getting divorced). See you next week.

tourist? panniers?

Hast thou not read 'the basics'?

 

[StuAff]

Next up, John will tell us he has full-length mudguards, and his Auntie Mabel's going to do a fruit cake for him to bring along

 

[Becs]

Don't worry, you wont.

+1. I'm bringing flip flops to walk up the larger hills in, so you won't be at the back!

 

[Aperitif]

John - don't take too much notice of the teasing tone on here. Sometimes the gang gets so carried away with the in-jokes that they come across as a bit rude and intolerant, but really they're not!

I'm a tourist-pace cyclist too, just been away on a surprisingly hilly weekend with the CTC, practising slogging away uphill into a ferocious (at times) headwind, and very pleased with what I achieved even though it won't break any records. Must be good for tackling the Beacon on the 13th! You'll have a great time and everyone will be very friendly and kind.

Sorry to hear you felt you had to sell your wife though. Hope you got enough for n+1!

You can't get carried away if you aint not got no panniers, luv.

 

[theclaud]

they come across as a bit rude and intolerant, but really they're not!

Speak for yourself, tmn! I am reliably objectionable, and as for that Rich P....

 

[theclaud]

That's true for both of them

Mein Gott! Is the world ready for another?