FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - te 'Genteel' ride to Brighton on 23rd July 2010
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martint235
Dog on a bike
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- Welling
Three reps of Ditchling takes its toll you know + a cake stop en route. This is about exploration Martin - not route one afterburners on! (Except when trying to trigger the camera!) 'Conversational pace' has been mentioned in the past. This time around you are going to learn about Messrs Shackleton and 'Great Uncle Doug', among other delights, so settle down...
I'll go and buy a comfy saddle then
You on this one, Zimmers?
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Cool. Get yerself on that list. I am marginally less objectionable in person than I am in P&L, whatever Rich P might tell you...
Justin Langered? Fosters then surely.
I can't think of an early doors bar but I'll work on it. You're all welcome back to chez moi which is usually well stocked, if all else fails.
Stop off at Asda Hollingbury on the way & enjoy a morning Pimms on the beach???
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martint235
Dog on a bike
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- Welling
There's bound to be a Wetherspoons somewhere in Brighton but not necessarily near the beach/Madeira cafe. They open at 7am and serve alcohol from 8am. There are some scary characters in them at that time of day though, even scarier than a cyclist dressed in lycra and just finishing a 60+ mile ride!
Good work, Rich. The last Brighton run saw a poor performance from the Lushketeers. I don't intend to make the same mistake twice...
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Ok I know i'm early but I may need to buy stuff. This is the first time I've done one of these long-ish distance rides, what kit do I need? What I'm planing on taking is:
two inner tubes; tyre levers; mini pump; allen keys; spoke key; spare batteries for lights; water; phone (all these things are usually with me anyway) plus some fig rolls; lock (may need a lock buddy as mine is only a cable lock); high viz vest (kindly donated by maintenance guys at work); camera.
Am I likely to need anything else?
Can't decide whether to swap my tyres out and put new rear brake blocks in.
Ta for advice in advance
two inner tubes; tyre levers; mini pump; allen keys; spoke key; spare batteries for lights; water; phone (all these things are usually with me anyway) plus some fig rolls; lock (may need a lock buddy as mine is only a cable lock); high viz vest (kindly donated by maintenance guys at work); camera.
Am I likely to need anything else?
Can't decide whether to swap my tyres out and put new rear brake blocks in.
Ta for advice in advance
Yes - those are essential. Well done.
Yes to new brake blocks and tyres if they're worn. I don't think a high-vis vest is a necessity - en masse we are extremely visible.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Yes - those are essential. Well done.
Yes to new brake blocks and tyres if they're worn. I don't think a high-vis vest is a necessity - en masse we are extremely visible.
Thanks. Tyres I'm not sure about. There's no grip left on them but there was never a lot in the first place. Not had any punctures but there's a few small cuts which I'll make sure are cleaned out.
