FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - Whitstable 17th June 2011

[Aperitif]

To wear an Adrian flag hat, it is important to have 'bombard ears'

Quite a clothing range building for this ride:
T- shirts
hats
padded knee 3/4 shorts for TT riders...

An interesting bike for a fnrTTc Using this, I would like to have 'gone for it' on the ride into Whitstable, but I fear the crosswind (which unbalanced me once) might have caused me to fall over. The first I have seen on an FN.

 

[ianrauk]

Excellent pics as usual Tim.. really love the Buffyness in full effect of Wanda and User13710.. and of course this one..

 

[Aperitif]

Some lies are in fact inadvertent truths and churches really can be navigational aids to shipping as well as inspiration to puppeteers. Off to Wikipedia to create more future truth, back in a bit.

The best navigational aid is a moral compass. Failing that, a church will do. Thank you for the cake mention - Brighton '7/11' will be an unseasonal Stollenfest I think - I'm feeling the pretty colours already. Actually, 'Buy a slice for Martlets' could create a wonderful fund raiser...

 

[mistral]

The ride to Whitstable is always a joy, we were blessed by the rain gods, although visitations of a deflationary nature kept those with strong thumbs and stronger resolve busy at the back.

This time I was unable to keep McWobble at bay on the run in, speeding past me and Seasalter, as though he had a phobia about getting left behind....

Following a splendid Friday night, it's difficult to imagine a more pleasant way to while away a Saturday morning, lovely people, lovely sea views and lovely brown beer helping the conversation flow. Who cares if we all become increasingly less coherent as the morning ebbs away. I vaguely recall trying to have a serious conversation with Stuart near the end, what was I thinking, what was I saying, I couldn't have been making much sense.

 

[Aperitif]

^and 'your boys' were a credit to the ride Mick - no need to tie them to their desks this week - nice guys.
I don't remember a thing about 'debriefs' but I think Stuart was indulging in fierce debate about cycle lanes etc with Davy, so much so, the conversation was the hot topic in the gents - both participants keen not to enforce a break in the conversation, deciding to visit simultaneously. (I had made an excuse and was leaving...)

 

[wanda2010]

Now that I'm (almost) fully recovered from my cycling weekend, I remembered I was one of the two that missed AdrianC and headed over Westminster Bridge. I'm blaming the guy in front of me

Some of my highlights: Food stops. The Shard in the clouds. Train journey home with delightful company and I owe wotsisface for my train ticket. Please contact me .

FNRttCs are addictive. Fact.

See you all in August as I'm doing the Dun Run next month.

 

[dellzeqq]

Now that I'm (almost) fully recovered from my cycling weekend, I remembered I was one of the two that missed AdrianC and headed over Westminster Bridge. I'm blaming the guy in front of me

that Adrian can't distinguish you from a 6 foot 4 inch tall male Lithuanian is a bit worrying.........

 

[MacB]

Excellent pics as usual Tim.. really love the Buffyness in full effect of Wanda and User13710.. and of course this one..

not bad, could do with some muscle underneath mind

 

[theclaud]

not bad, could do with some muscle underneath mind

Ha! That's a great pic, and it reminds me! There was quite a sight to be had in the boudoir of Andy's Cafe!

Goya's El Majo Tatuado?

Or was it Titian's Venus of Bromley?

But with more attitude. The Chelsea Olympia, perhaps...

 

[dellzeqq]

didn't see it - I'll have to go back and find out.

I just hope it wasn't French




although for the full effect one cannot beat an Ingres

 

[itsbruce]

Adrian showing no signs of flagging in the company of Claudine. The 'Salon des Refusées to FNR' will note the glorious sun-drenched scene, a gentle breeze - not enough to cool the hearty, sizzling breakfasts being eaten by those who rode the night away. (Hungry yet? )

Ach, I now much regret not hanging around on the Saturday morning.

 

[ianrauk]

I do notice that the laid back ladies in the paintings all have red hair... coincidence?

 

[Aperitif]

I do notice that the laid back ladies in the paintings all have red hair... coincidence?

Don't tell me - you would prefer them with a blue rinse!

This is THEClaude.

Anyway, another acronym popped into the vocabulary via the woman behind the bar, tolerant enough to engage me in repartie and coffee...
I was / am, a "DFL" A privilege, to be sure.

 

[Sketchley]

So there was no rain after all. However turned out I had big crack in my rear rim when I was doing some maintenance on Friday morning so looks like I would have had to bail any way. Ho hum...

Next time..

 

[Zee]

that Adrian can't distinguish you from a 6 foot 4 inch tall male Lithuanian is a bit worrying.........

He was an absolute monster... I remember standing next to him at the lights and his waist was just about level with my shoulder :|