FNRttC York to Hull 27th April 2012

[dellzeqq]

Met Office (what I could wring from the horrible new website) supports precisely what dellzeqq says: Tailwind but rain for first half; crosswind but dry for the second. I've found their predictions (up to three days) accurate.

but you weren't on the Emsworth ride...........

they're all a bit of a joke. The Met Office changed its mind on the Emsworth ride at least twice.

 

[User10119]

Having had massive amounts of sleep, I am feeling surprisingly improved. Is it OK if I make a decision based on what sort of pace feels sensible on the commute tomorrow morning? To be fair, last year I did my first 100km audax, and got round comfortably in time, feeling rather worse than I do this evening. But I am acutely aware that I am very likely to be the slowest person on the list for this one - and there's a limit to how big a margin is reasonable!

I have also very much prioritised sleep over any thoughts of baking, so there's a distinct dearth of CrinklyCake for this one.

ETA
Half an hour, door to door, to site - about 6 annahalf pancake flat miles. I wasn't really pushing, it didn't feel like hard work apart from the bit where I hammered it because of the blind bends and the queue behind me.

 

[dellzeqq]

weather forecast still holding - it's tipping it down in South London, mind.

Susie has her new frame. Looks good. Very 30s bathing costume, with stripes and all...

 

[User10119]

Bit of mizzle and a glimmer of sunshine on the first bit of the route this morning. Massive puddles in places - some of which hide some nasty holes.

 

[dellzeqq]

[QUOTE 1824704, member: 10119"]Bit of mizzle and a glimmer of sunshine on the first bit of the route this morning. Massive puddles in places - some of which hide some nasty holes.[/quote]
the road down to Goole? I'll make the point that people should ride toward the centre of the road

 

[User10119]

the road down to Goole? I'll make the point that people should ride toward the centre of the road

I didn't go quite that far. Just the Elvington bit!

 

[dellzeqq]

it's the same thing - quite an unusual pattern of break-up. Stick six feet out from the edge and you'll be all right.

 

[Aperitif]

weather forecast still holding - it's tipping it down in South London, mind.

Susie has her new frame. Looks good. Very 30s bathing costume, with stripes and all...

The original 'swim beau'. Have a good soak everyone - take care.

 

[mmmmartin]

Susie has her new frame. Looks good

I wasn't aware she needed to go on a diet. How's her new bike, by the way?

 

[dellzeqq]

Some of us were rather envious of Susie's old frame actually

including me...but a crack is a crack is a crack. It's gone to the great bikeshop in the sky. And anyway, the new one is a bit lighter.

 

[monstadog]

Suns shining in Yorkshire now and winds dropped a bit by the look of it too!

 

[martint235]

I hope it's a great ride everybody!! I'll see the Humber Bridge some other time

 

[Shaun]

Have a safe ride everyone.

 

[dellzeqq]

Have a safe ride everyone.

it's Hull you want to be worried about, matey! Lock up your beer!

 

[AnythingButVanilla]

I'm just about to leave for my 7pm train and leaving more than enough time as I'm having a major anxiety attack at the thought of riding through town :itwillallbefine:

See you all later!