FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - Southend on Sea June 29th - the Genteel Ride

[StuartG]

The OP states southerly route with a J31 Services stop. I feel almost nostalgic.

'Gone down the toilet' will be how they will sum up the Genteel FNRttC.

 

[rb58]

The OP states southerly route with a J31 Services stop. I feel almost nostalgic.

This was the route of my very first FNRttC. I'm looking forward to a reprise.....

(Simon - you have email)

 

[TimO]

The OP states southerly route with a J31 Services stop. I feel almost nostalgic.

Ah, in that case, ignore the route I posted earlier, and look at this one, whic is more representative, being the ride from September 2010, when we did use the Dartford Crossing services.

This one also uses the sea front path after Leigh-on-Sea station, which tends to only happen if we're early enough. Strictly speaking it's No Cycling, but if we're there early, there are no pedestrians to disturb, and it's safe enough. It does avoid one last short steep hill, which if people are flagging a bit, is the last thing they want!

 

[redfalo]

I'm not sure how close to a bike I want to get just one week after LonJoG, but anyway, please count me in. Depending on the weather and other things, my better half Katharina will join us as well.

 

[Aperitif]

I'm not sure how close to a bike I want to get just one week after LonJoG, but anyway, please count me in. Depending on the weather and other things, my better half Katharina will join us as well.

Don't worry Olaf, you'll get up the steepest hill on the Southend ride after a week 'tuning up' elsewhere!
The difference between 'Schalke and Cheese' will be marked!

 

[User482]

Ah, in that case, ignore the route I posted earlier, and look at this one, whic is more representative, being the ride from September 2010, when we did use the Dartford Crossing services.

This one also uses the sea front path after Leigh-on-Sea station, which tends to only happen if we're early enough. Strictly speaking it's No Cycling, but if we're there early, there are no pedestrians to disturb, and it's safe enough. It does avoid one last short steep hill, which if people are flagging a bit, is the last thing they want!

I like it! My grandparents lived in Aveley, Dad worked in Purfleet, and I remember accompanying my uncle in his lorry to Tilbury docks.
[/nostalgia mode]

Simon - I'll send you an email later.

 

[dellzeqq]

call that

I like it! My grandparents lived in Aveley, Dad worked in Purfleet, and I remember accompanying my uncle in his lorry to Tilbury docks.
[/nostalgia mode]

Simon - I'll send you an email later.

call that nostalgia!!! You want nostalgia, go to the User. Nobody who heard the bit about the graveyard has quite managed to wipe the slate clean

 

[User482]

call that
call that nostalgia!!! You want nostalgia, go to the User. Nobody who heard the bit about the graveyard has quite managed to wipe the slate clean

Is this a metaphor, or did a slate headstone actually have to be wiped clean?

 

[dellzeqq]

Is this a metaphor, or did a slate headstone actually have to be wiped clean?

oh. Sorry. It's a metaphor. But an apt one.

Let's start a new thread......

 

[dellzeqq]

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/the-regulator-must-ride-to-southend-campaign.103639/

 

[PlaceOfSaints]

Can you put me on the list for this one too please dellzeqq.
Ta
Martin LS

 

[srw]

There are parts of Thurrock that aren't seedy?

 

[dellzeqq]

not enough seed to go round.....

 

[Aperitif]

No, it's in Essex

 

[rvw]

In the spirit of srw's "genteel" attire and Bromptonage, I will join in - for once on a solo bike - also suitably dressed. Black miniskirt with sequins duly purchased (from charity shop) - if you think that's worth a small donation to charity, the link's in my sig!