Historic Commercial Vehicles 6th May 2018 London to Brighton

[bobcolover]

A ride some cyclechat friends have done in the past and might want to do again
following the same route as the November L to B vintage car run
route here; no Ditchling beacon involved; tea/coffee/ breakfast stop in Crawley.

http://www.hcvs.co.uk/images/Brighton 2018 route.jpg

The commercial vehicles leave Crystal Palace 7-9 am

We could meet at Streatham Common petrol station opposite Sainsburys on the A23 junction with Streatham Common Southside
say 7.30 for a 7.45 start
and cycle in and amongst the Historic Commercial Vehicles

any expressions of interest would be welcome.

speed; extremely sociable

Traditionally followed by fish and chips in Brighton [on the beach if the weather is good enough]

I've caught the train back to London and as numbers have been small never had any trouble getting the recumbent on the train.

The small print, just as a reminder: This is not a formal ride under the auspices of any club. We will be just a bunch of friends on a ride together and my role will be simply to guide you round a route. As such, you will be riding under your own insurance.

as its the first time i have posted a ride any pms for my phone number etc
are welcome
as are a hints and tips on any aspect of ride organisation/etiquette

 

[rb58]

I hope to be there. Will let you know whether i’ll join at Crystal Palace or Streatham.

 

[Salty seadog]

Hey Bob, I reckon I could be there too. Never had my picture taken so much as riding alongside you to Brighton last year since I won Mr Universe some years ago.

 

[Salty seadog]

Anyone tell me a easy place to park for free near East Croydon, maybe Crystal Palace on a Sunday for the day?

@User

 

[bobcolover]

Anyone tell me a easy place to park for free near East Croydon, maybe Crystal Palace on a Sunday for the day?

@User

no parking restrictions around streatham common

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

Intending to meet you at Streatham. I hope we are not then heading back ⏫ to Crystal Palace.
Might be accompanied by a couple of unknown others.

 

[topcat1]

I'll be at the Palace for 7am then make my way to Tesco Purley way for 8.15 8.30..ish

 

[bobcolover]

looking forward to seeing you

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

Sorry, bowing out in the interest of domestic harmony (or as near as we get).

 

[topcat1]

I think that petrol station where you're meeting is where the Hotrods meet up too. If so can someone get some pics please

 

[bobcolover]

I think that petrol station where you're meeting is where the Hotrods meet up too. If so can someone get some pics please

https://www.instantstreetview.com/@51.419857,-0.128121,63.03h,-7.63p,1z

 

[rb58]

Sorry, I'm out. Heading into wildest Kent instead.

 

[StuAff]

Might pop along, but only might...I'm doing my night IOW ride on Friday night, and Sundays after all nighters tend to be somewhat dozy affairs for me....

 

[bobcolover]

Would be good to see you

 

[bobcolover]

Ok so now it turns out [ wasnt the case when I proposed the ride] that there are the inevitable engineering works going on on the railway between Three Bridges and Gatwick. This means there is a bus service between the two. Its a distance of less than 4 miles. My proposal is that you can cycle the gap on the return. either together or separately depending on when you want to leave Brighton.
If its a nice day then it wont be a major inconvenience and it is Bank Holiday Monday the next day.
Hope to see you Sunday
Bob C