Hampstead-Highgate Hijinks

[Andrij]

Official Notice

Next ride will be on Saturday, 12 January. We will set off at 07:30 from where Park Square East meets the Outer Circle. I will wait only if I know someone is running late - notification by phone call/text please. (I have no 'net access on my phone and it takes me nearly an hour to get to the start so a last minute post or PM here will not be seen by me.)

 

[Mallory]

As long as its doesn't rain the night before and hence black ice ill be there. I don't want to ride in my studded tyre/hybrid on this route so will be on the Carbon bike and 23mm's


Don't wait for me though if I'm late or a last minute no show.

 

[AKA Bob]

Folks just think if this happened to you as you 'crest' the top of Swains Lane in a few hours time??

I know Adrian it isn't likely as they aren't dressed for a chilly morning in Highgate!!!

 

[Mallory]

Sadly you're more likely to encounter a Chelsea tractor driver trying to squeeze past you yelling "f#ck off you cycling tw@t" LOL

 

[AKA Bob]

Folks, as I head home to bed I regretfully have to report that its cold but also raining!

 

[Mallory]

Hope you guys have/had a good ride. it just started to rain as i was about to leave. was not going to risk black ice on the carbon bike and could not use my hybrid as the gears were fooked.

Hope to be out on the hybrid with studs tomorrow.

 

[CycleShorts101]

I will try and join you for the next one.

 

[philk56]

Got back an hour and half ago, thanks Andrij for an enjoyable ride even if there was no cooked breakfast! I did wonder what I was doing as I cycled down Finchley Road towards Regents Park in the cold and rain, but the rain stopped once we got going and apart from a few drops it stayed dry for the whole ride. It didn't seem quite as cold as forecast either. So it was a good test over the hills and looking forward to the next one.

 

[Andrij]

Not too cold when I woke up this morning, but still tough getting out of bed. The rain on the way out didn't discourage me, but was ready to alter plans if needed. Got to the meeting point at 07:25, Phil arrived at 07:29. After introductions we were off.

No rain, not too cold and mostly quiet roads made for a great morning on the bike. Swains Lane still has it's 'road closed' and 'diversion' signs, but we had no problem cycling the whole length. We also added a climb up West Hill before bringing an end to the fun and games. The only down side was Forks & Corks - their kitchen is closed for refurbishment! Coffee and pastries were consumed, then Phil and I went our separate ways.

Absolutely shattered after the ride, and it it was only 73km (the whole trip, not just HHH).

Thanks to Phil for coming along - glad you enjoyed it.

 

[Andrij]

After a year and a half I think it's time I revisit a bit of lumpy London. Anyone interested in joining me this weekend? Stupid o'clock starting time, of course.