FNRttC FNRttC to Brighton 8th May 2009

[GrumpyGregry]

weather forecast on metcheck for haywards heath, the bigger less posh neighbour of Lindfield for Friday night is positively encouraging, suggesting 25% cloud no rain and a mere 9mph gusty sou'westerly.

to be fair I'm grabbing at every straw of encouragement I can find, the Beacon after 55 miles looms large in my imagination and I'm a total rouleur. Cue Adam Ant voice singing "You don't sprint, you don't climb, what do you do?"

 

[StuAff]

weather forecast on metcheck for haywards heath, the bigger less posh neighbour of Lindfield for Friday night is positively encouraging, suggesting 25% cloud no rain and a mere 9mph gusty sou'westerly.

to be fair I'm grabbing at every straw of encouragement I can find, the Beacon after 55 miles looms large in my imagination and I'm a total rouleur. Cue Adam Ant voice singing "You don't sprint, you don't climb, what do you do?"

You join me and MacBludgeon pootling up at the tail end Well, I might be further up, I seem to be a better climber than I thought I was. The Beacon is slightly less terrifying now I've conquered Blackgang and umpteen other nasty hilly bits on the IOW.
Just remember: change down low and early. Better to take it slow and steady, and better to change up because you find it easier than you thought, than be forced to change down because you can barely move.

 

[redjedi]

No.No - it's not Chinese...it's usually Greek in origin. redjedi will explain tomorrow - he's also an 'expert' in the history of the kebab.He has posted many items on the subject.

Oh, I'm disappointed Aperitif. Right sit down, pencils out, there'll be tests tomorrow night.

The kebab although popular in countries such as Greece and Cyprus is actually of Turkish origin. The word comes from the Aramaic "kabbābā" which means to burn or char.

The popular doner kebab was created by a Turkish gentleman, Mahmut Aygun, in Germany who sadly past away earlier this year.

And that concludes the first lesson, on the history of the Kebab

(what did we ever do before the internet and Wikipedia )

 

[hatler]

TEC revised schedule
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Horley to the Greenhouses - Mike E, Kathy P, Tim P, Des O'D, with Hatler and Tynan in reserve - you will receive mail
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I'll be on a grey/green Sunday September. Clothing as yet undecided.

 

[Aperitif]

....but if there is one thing on earth I detest more than the Brompton it is the work of Mr. Anish 'look I've made a giant vulva' Kapoor.(Agreed - tosser.) Actually that's not correct. I'd do serious time for blowing up the entire ouevre of Henry Moore. And don't start me on Anthony Caro.

Surely not the drawings made in the Underground? As a war artist, he's no Ken Howard but the work is evocative of the time. I don't care for the stone - except that 'mod. sculpture' like that needed to be done at some point, but the drawings? Anthony Caro was a helper of Moore's so I suppose it follows...nice rusty steel though - "nice patina guv"

 

[Tynan]

hey fellow reserve easiest section TEC

 

[Aperitif]

Oh, I'm disappointed Aperitif. Right sit down, pencils out, there'll be tests tomorrow night.

The kebab although popular in countries such as Greece and Cyprus is actually of Turkish origin. The word comes from the Aramaic "kabbābā" which means to burn or char.

The popular doner kebab was created by a Turkish gentleman, Mahmut Aygun, in Germany who sadly past away earlier this year.

And that concludes the first lesson, on the history of the Kebab

(what did we ever do before the internet and Wikipedia )

No silly! I meant Greek in origin from the moment it is steamily dispensed into the purchaser's clasping mitts. Any fule kno it is Turkish in invention. I didn't listen to two-way family favourites from Ankara for nothing you know!

 

[rich p]

No silly! I meant Greek in origin from the moment it is steamily dispensed into the purchaser's clasping mitts. Any fule kno it is Turkish in invention. I didn't listen to two-way family favourites from Ankara for nothing you know!

Wha', Ankara you say?

 

[Aperitif]

Wha', Ankara you say?

Yes. You are Cliff Michelmore AICMFP!

 

[TimP]

hey fellow reserve easiest section TEC

Drop that reserve qualifier. My legs are rubbish right now and I have tendered my resignation from the ride as riding overnight will just not be fun. Your opportunity to step up has arrived.

 

[MacB]

Drop that reserve qualifier. My legs are rubbish right now and I have tendered my resignation from the ride as riding overnight will just not be fun. Your opportunity to step up has arrived.

Cue Tynan going from quietly confident to a little bit nervous.

 

[TimP]

That stretch is fine, it includes Turner's Hill and some pleasant stretches as dawn starts to break. It's a really pleasant section of the ride as the mood lightens with the light levels.

Always feels like one of the easiest sections to ride.

 

[dellzeqq]

Mike E
Bed and Breakfaster 1
Bed and Breakfaster 2
Bed and Breakfaster 3
Flying Dodo
Dan Br....er
Simon L (another one)
Steve R
Helen B
Adrian C
Marilyn B
Julian D
Stuart A
Rob H
Davywalnutwhips
Zoe F
Radius
Aperitif
John G
Jane G
User10571
Martin S
Clive B
Louise L
Jane D
Dan B
Tim H
Sitting Duck
redjedi
lee 1010
Greg C
Marna G
Katsura I
Des O'D
Peter C
Rich P
Tom Gr y
Tynan D
Tanya G
Andrij B
Sarah T
John F
Paul M
Dan P
Isa T
Iain C
Peter M
Alastair M
Steve D
Rob F
Alan L
Frances C
Mark H
Alan C
Fred S
Charlotte B
Liz N
Alex B
Eric B
Paul B
Colin A
Will1985
David G
Gill C
Matthew S
Adrian B-H
Richard G
Bob Cvr
Jim R
Eddie H
Peter K
Matt J
Paul C
Phillipa G
Iftkhar H
Shane G
Ibrahim S
Richard C
Sol F
Lee G
McBludgeon (there being two people of almost the same name....)
The Mysterious Pavel
Andrew L
Adrian M
Matthew B
Toni Z
Thomas F
Tom H
Senan D
Tom G
Christian B (who came on the very first FNRttC in April 2006)
Naveed I
Mary L
Sandra R
Hans B (speedskater!)
Ghizlaine S (and another speedskater!)
Metcheck has gone barmy - forecasting 3 degrees at 4 in the morning and 13 degrees at 7. The BBC is sticking with 9 degrees for most of the night which sounds good. The cat has taken to eating really, really cheap cat food rather than the more exotic goodies we've been giving him, but he's stopped throwing up - so we're expecting light headwinds and an overcast sky - but no rain!

 

[Tony]

The butternut squash has mutated through the species into sweet potato and carrot.....

 

[tdr1nka]

I must offer my apologies as I will have to cry shy tonight owing to ghastly financial bother(cheques not clearing etc,).

Have a good one guys & gals and I hope see you all on the next one!