FNRttC to Brighton March 9th

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I wonder if anyone saw my daughter Katie Sutton? It was her very first fnrttc. She did it as a sponsored ride in memory of her step-dad whose funeral was four years ago today. He always wanted to do Simon's London to Brighton fnrttc; sadly he never did.

 

[CharlieB]

Ouch. GWS, Paul.
Whizz, went the little Brompton wheels 71,064 times to get to a none too sunny Brighton. A mercifully warm (too warm for what I was wearing) evening with the usual suspects. Thank you all for the fine company.
But that's the last time I attempt Brighton on a Brommie - I found that particularly tough, but it was Hobson's choice, with no road bike, and the slightly faster commute machine with a dodgy tyre I didn't want to risk.
Oh, and look out at Christmas time, Simon - I think Susie is going to want a telescope after seeing Mars setting in the western sky over Turners Hill.

 

[hatler]

I wonder if anyone saw my daughter Katie Sutton? It was her very first fnrttc. She did it as a sponsored ride in memory of her step-dad whose funeral was four years ago today. He always wanted to do Simon's London to Brighton fnrttc; sadly he never did.

At the South end of Slugwash lane I think Simon described her as 'tired'. But given it was about five in the morning and she had just cycled 50 miles, I think that's hardly surprising.

 

[Sittingduck]

That was a great ride! Thanks to everybody, especially Simon for organising the whole shindig and the Waymarkers and TECS. One of the most enjoyable FNRttCs I have done, I reckon Special mention to the Horley Scouts for the marvelous array of cakes and sarnies

 

[marinyork]

Edit: I've just realised Without Paul, Simon isn't going to have a sleeping partner at the table this morning...unless McWobble is en route. A lovely 10C in London at the moment, cloudy, overcast - but enough about me. 'Bon ap'. in slimybreakfastworld, you lot.

He'd have had a bandage partner too .

 

[ed!]

I really, really enjoyed that - my fave and best FNRttC to date.

Thank you Horley Scouts (yummy tuna sandwiches), Simon, waypointers and TECs.

 

[hatler]

What fabulous fun. A splendid ride. The weather was benign and the company was unparalleled (as usual).

Cake/sarnie stop hit the spot perfectly.

I did stints towards the back and waymarked a couple of junctions (and even succeeded in not killing anyone when I shouted that a junction was clear when it wasn't).

My birthday present to myself was a new front lamp and I was well impressed at the light it put out. I heard whoever was marking the entry to Lonesome Lane say something along the lines of "strewth that's bright". Money well spent in that case.

Apologies that Christen and I had to scoot almost as soon as we got to the top of the Beacon but we were both heading for the 07.49 train which we made with about 15 minutes to spare.

Can anyone report whether or not Miranda made it up the Beacon without stopping ?

 

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At the South end of Slugwash lane I think Simon described her as 'tired'. But given it was about five in the morning and she had just cycled 50 miles, I think that's hardly surprising.

Thank you. I see from maps that was before Ditchling. Looking forward to seeing her later.

Karen

 

[hatler]

And I'm forgetting my manners.

Simon, TECs, waymarkers, all the folk at the Scout hut and everyone on the ride, thank you for all contributing to one of life's great pleasures. I feel we have almost become an institution.

And one final message. Susie, I think I emptied my bag of all your stuff (I haven't had a chance to check yet, and now the bag's upstairs and I'm downstairs, so it's not going to happen for a little while yet). If I didn't, I'll drop whatever might still be lurking in there over to you later this week.

 

[User10571]

Can anyone report whether or not Miranda made it up the Beacon without stopping ?

She should've done.

With all that new gear on her bike

 

[hatler]

She should've done.

With all that new gear on her bike

Hmmm. I presume that would be all the new drive train components that I had to help her unravel at one point ?

 

[Tim Hall]

Spiffy ride, solo rather than on the planned tandem. Helped attack a couple of mechanicals, got offered the chance to buy a giant shove ha'penny board at The Edifice. Talked to people I hadn't spoken to before. Fettled a lady's shoe using a selection of tools and brute force. Set off a speed camera. Heard Adrian express emotion.

(the last two may be connected)

Off to rootle in the garage for a replacement cleat bolt to go in my wee box.

 

[Sketchley]

I wonder if anyone saw my daughter Katie Sutton? It was her very first fnrttc. She did it as a sponsored ride in memory of her step-dad whose funeral was four years ago today. He always wanted to do Simon's London to Brighton fnrttc; sadly he never did.

Yes I did. She did fantastic.

 

[User10571]

Hmmm. I presume that would be all the new drive train components that I had to help her unravel at one point ?

 

[Sketchley]

Having been drafted in to tech at last minute. Did we set a new record of zero punctures? Excluding that is the one at Victoria station before we started!