Mark Grant
Acting Captain of The St Annes Jombulance.
- Location
- Hanworth, Middx.
FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast Brighton July 15th 2011
- Thread starter dellzeqq
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arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
So sorry to be missing this one. Casualty to a bad week, and neither Evey or I are in a state to ride.
Big 'pologies to Simon for the late bail, and TC who so kindly put tickets aside for us. Hope another rider can make use of them.
Please ensure whoever stands in for me in the redstar photos has a suitably backcombed mess on top. I'll see you all as soon I can.
Take care out there,
Andy.
Big 'pologies to Simon for the late bail, and TC who so kindly put tickets aside for us. Hope another rider can make use of them.
Please ensure whoever stands in for me in the redstar photos has a suitably backcombed mess on top. I'll see you all as soon I can.
Take care out there,
Andy.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I'll handle that!!!
Shame you're missing it Andy, hope next week goes better and see you soon!
thom
____
- Location
- The Borough
Should I bring a waterproof for this one then ?
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Well that was a disappointment. Turned onto Constitution Hill and my rear tyre blew. No way would it have got me to Brighton so had to just nurse it home.
ceepeebee
Veteran
- Location
- Some imaginary Flanders
We're in horley! The scout hut is ace, I recommend the raisin cake.
U
User10571
Guest
Soggy and enjoyable would be two words to describe last night's ride succinctly.
I'm back home and cannot write more at the moment as I need to see what the insides of my eyelids look like, before tonight's Dun Run.
I'm back home and cannot write more at the moment as I need to see what the insides of my eyelids look like, before tonight's Dun Run.
The Jogger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Spain
_aD
Do not touch suspicious objects
- Location
- East Hampshire, UK
The weather went from wet to purgatory at the top of Beacon. It was 10 miles of seething rain, almost no visibility and strong winds. Do not apologise for avoiding that!
Home, showered, warm & dry. Bliss!
I take issue about the weather. It was only spitting in London, a bit heavier around Chipstead but it had almost died away by Lindfield. Not really a problem as you burn off the dampness with natural heat and it doesn't penetrate. I was feeling decidedly cocky as we approached the Beacon. Some stopped to think about it but its a climb not to have mind games with - just plough up, keep pedalling and the top will eventually present itself.
The top of Ditchling is normally a place to relax and applaud riders making it to the top. But today it was a bastard. It wasn't heavy rain. But it was a thick very wet drizzle blowing in our faces. The sort of moisture that just goes straight to the bones. Visibility was very poor so I just latched onto a red light and stuck to it all the way to Brighton. My glasses were totally obscured and the wet cold was truly 'orrible.
My heart goes out to the Wayfinder at the bridge over the A27. That was a very short straw.
First 90% was a good FNRttC. Enough to forget the last 10%.
I take issue about the weather. It was only spitting in London, a bit heavier around Chipstead but it had almost died away by Lindfield. Not really a problem as you burn off the dampness with natural heat and it doesn't penetrate. I was feeling decidedly cocky as we approached the Beacon. Some stopped to think about it but its a climb not to have mind games with - just plough up, keep pedalling and the top will eventually present itself.
The top of Ditchling is normally a place to relax and applaud riders making it to the top. But today it was a bastard. It wasn't heavy rain. But it was a thick very wet drizzle blowing in our faces. The sort of moisture that just goes straight to the bones. Visibility was very poor so I just latched onto a red light and stuck to it all the way to Brighton. My glasses were totally obscured and the wet cold was truly 'orrible.
My heart goes out to the Wayfinder at the bridge over the A27. That was a very short straw.
First 90% was a good FNRttC. Enough to forget the last 10%.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
This. Mentalism.
srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
That was a real test. I was beginning to feel a bit grim by half way (not least because "Horley Scouts" seem to have taken up residence half an hour beyond Horley), but the nosh-up was absolutely splendid and restored the spirits a lot. From then on, the more or less constant drizzle made handling the tandem a bit trickier than I really appreciated, and unusually my hands and wrists were beginning to suffer - I really must sort out some proper bar ends.
Turners Hill seemed a lot easier on the tandem than I'd anticipated based on my memory of May, and the swoop down to Lindfield suited us down to the ground, although the constant mizzle was beginning to get wearing. We're both very pleased that we conquered the Bastard Beacon - the four-stroke setup helps a lot.
But, Oh my God, that wind at the top. Horizontal drizzle stings like hell. Full marks to those who waited for the back markers. I hope you made it down safely to the seafront. I'm afraid that being soaked through and chilled to the bone meant that neither of us could face waiting for the YELLOW beer that Claudine owes me after we made the wrong decision for Whitstable.
Southern Railways are very kind in that they provide spaces for tandems, but unfortunately that seems to come at the expense of decently priced walk-up tickets, heating, and trains that aren't chockablock with European teenagers. The 0858 arrived without any seats available, either of the conventional variety or on the floor. Fortunately the 0919 provided space, but the promising fug turned into air-conditioned chill as soon as we set off. Thank goodness for Chiltern - heating on - and for showers. Mrs W has retired to bed, while I've planted myself in front of itv4.
Hello to everyone I (re)met. Particular congratulations to Susie for conquering the Beacon. Also to the young woman on the 3-speed Brompton who seemed fresh as a daisy at the end, and has remarkable control over what I find an uncontrollable beast at anything approaching speed - she overtook us on Reigate Hill, and was riding on flat pedals. Finally good luck to CharlieB - he left us at Harrow to do a 20km midday sponsored walk for his hospital radio, followed by a three-hour show this evening and is thinking about a second 20km walk tonight - at midnight.
Turners Hill seemed a lot easier on the tandem than I'd anticipated based on my memory of May, and the swoop down to Lindfield suited us down to the ground, although the constant mizzle was beginning to get wearing. We're both very pleased that we conquered the Bastard Beacon - the four-stroke setup helps a lot.
But, Oh my God, that wind at the top. Horizontal drizzle stings like hell. Full marks to those who waited for the back markers. I hope you made it down safely to the seafront. I'm afraid that being soaked through and chilled to the bone meant that neither of us could face waiting for the YELLOW beer that Claudine owes me after we made the wrong decision for Whitstable.
Southern Railways are very kind in that they provide spaces for tandems, but unfortunately that seems to come at the expense of decently priced walk-up tickets, heating, and trains that aren't chockablock with European teenagers. The 0858 arrived without any seats available, either of the conventional variety or on the floor. Fortunately the 0919 provided space, but the promising fug turned into air-conditioned chill as soon as we set off. Thank goodness for Chiltern - heating on - and for showers. Mrs W has retired to bed, while I've planted myself in front of itv4.
Hello to everyone I (re)met. Particular congratulations to Susie for conquering the Beacon. Also to the young woman on the 3-speed Brompton who seemed fresh as a daisy at the end, and has remarkable control over what I find an uncontrollable beast at anything approaching speed - she overtook us on Reigate Hill, and was riding on flat pedals. Finally good luck to CharlieB - he left us at Harrow to do a 20km midday sponsored walk for his hospital radio, followed by a three-hour show this evening and is thinking about a second 20km walk tonight - at midnight.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
Thanks Simon. More of a endurance test than a genteel ride, which I found challenging and enjoyable. Top marks for the Scout Hut stop!
