January ride for fish n chips

[martint235]

Although I did put Whitstable up as a Feb ride (I like Whitstable) I do agree with Luke's point that maybe we should use these rides to go somewhere different from the regular FNRttCs, possibly even places that aren't next to the sea (??).

As there appears to be clash of dates in Feb when people are available, I might get to do 2x100miles!!!

 

[rb58]

I think we shouldgo Whitstable in Feb, anyone else up for that?

Always - subject to the chosen date of course.

 

[rb58]

Although I did put Whitstable up as a Feb ride (I like Whitstable) I do agree with Luke's point that maybe we should use these rides to go somewhere different from the regular FNRttCs, possibly even places that aren't next to the sea (??).

How about Rye?

If I remember rightly, Market Hill in Maldon is a bit steep. I vote we send Martin to check it out

 

[StuAff]

RE Feb: Another vote for Whitstable, Rye could be good....
Point for weekend of 26/27th: Don't forget the Legg-Bandage do on Friday night (unless anyone fancies an unofficial FNR somewhere?).

 

[Davywalnuts]

Are you modelling the 'Invisible Man' outfit again Davy? I looked forward to catching sight of you last Sunday, as I like to put a bit of risk into my life...needless to say, you weren't there!
Get the photos up quickly. (And none of that usual crass-dressing stuff ). Ooops! Just read that and therte is a literal - I did mean 'cross' ...

haha! Am being made up into a certain animal, that don's a mane and stalks the open lands of Africa.. and that is all your getting for now. Luckily, its not about looks...

Ah, sorry, I completely over slept.. woke up about 1pm.. maybe this sunday, weather dependant, as currently I cant feel my big toe from this cold wet weather.

Yes, am looking foward to this one too, going to be a big mileage month for me so this will proves useful, and of course, I get to see everyone.

And to echo adams thoughts, somewhere differant to the usual would be nice. To Whitstable I love, but not the journey back, and well, the Waterfront does prove hard to leave..

 

[HaloJ]

I don't know how feasible a scenic daytime ride with a lunch stop at 100 miles and above is but I'm certainly giving it a go with this Maldon run. I've got a nice Cambridge run as well which I did last year that I want to do around my Birthday in May. I'd also thought of doing Buckingham or Oxford but haven't as yet looked at the route.

Day time rides are by necessity at a bisque conversational pace with less stops compared to the FNRttC. I did notice that late last year Simon was looking into the prospect of running some daytime rides and I sought hid advice on this one when I saw him on Sunday. The other option to achieve pleasant day time centuries is to keep heading away from London to a destination and then catching a train back but with my recent changes in employment I'd rather not spend the money on the return travel.

EDIT: I did have a point to this post but got distracted by a phone call. :?

 

[Becs]

Happy to lead one to Cambridge at some point. The route I took last time was quite pretty.

Edit: just saw your last post Abs, you beat me to it!

 

[deckertim]

I am also doing the 100 mile ride a month challenge. I have already done my January ride and it was cold and lonely, but I enjoyed it all the same.

I see you are suggesting a Kent ride for February. I am thinking of doing this route, which is the Kent Castles 100 Sportive.

http://www.action.org.uk/route/225873

Best place to start would be at Rochester as you can catch the HS1 down from St Pancras or mainline from Victoria, both of which are about 40 mins or less. Or you could drive down and park nearby.

I am a Sunday rider and would probably do this on the 6th or 13th Feb and I would be happy to organise this as a group ride if there is interest.

Ross, this could be our long planned 100 miler!

I also hope to be on my new Van Nicholas Yukon by then!

Tim

 

[ianrauk]

I don't know how feasible a scenic daytime ride with a lunch stop at 100 miles and above is but I'm certainly giving it a go with this Maldon run. I've got a nice Cambridge run as well which I did last year that I want to do around my Birthday in May. I'd also thought of doing Buckingham or Oxford but haven't as yet looked at the route.

Day time rides are by necessity at a bisque conversational pace with less stops compared to the FNRttC. I did notice that late last year Simon was looking into the prospect of running some daytime rides and I sought hid advice on this one when I saw him on Sunday. The other option to achieve pleasant day time centuries is to keep heading away from London to a destination and then catching a train back but with my recent changes in employment I'd rather not spend the money on the return travel.

EDIT: I did have a point to this post but got distracted by a phone call. :?

Doing a 100+ miler does mean the ride has to be on the brisker side then a FNRttC. But that would not be a problem for any of us. A quick break halfway there, followed by lunch at the destination, then same on way back.

I have done Oxford, not a bad route, worse is getting out of London.

I would rather not get a train anywhere.

 

[Flying Dodo]

Hastings is another possible seaside location, and I've got a very nice route to Dover which isn't too hilly and has a pub stop halfway. Another one from 2009 was this Fish & Chip ride starting from Whitstable, although those last 2 ideas may not be so good, if you're trying to avoid using trains.

If you're looking for routes which are around 50 miles each leg, then a nice one is to head out to the Isle of Sheppey, which just follows the FNRttC Whitstable route initially but then turns off left before Sittingbourne.

 

[Martok]

Doing a 100+ miler does mean the ride has to be on the brisker side then a FNRttC. But that would not be a problem for any of us. A quick break halfway there, followed by lunch at the destination, then same on way back.

Brisker yes but not too brisk, we're not all speed demons like you and Halo.


So, who'll be bringing up the rear with the slow old 'chunky' builds like me?

 

[HaloJ]

Maldon Ride - January 30th

Wellington Arch at 7:30 leaving promptly at 8:00. Half way point to be Blackmore Tea Rooms. Destination Maldon/Heybridge Basin depending upon lunch time venue. Do ensure you've got lights as sunset is at 16:46. Return leg leaving 2pm, earlier if possible.

• Davywalnuts - trying to get out of the closet photoshoot
• Flying Dodo
• gbs - with medical sign off
• HaloJ
• Ianrauk
• User3143 - if available, sounding likely
• Mark Grant
• Martin235
• Martok
• Origamist
• rb58
• Red Jedi - if not working
• SteveVW - Moorgate station with 2 others and a possible extra one if he thinks he can keep the average speed up

Abs

 

[redjedi]

I don't know how feasible a scenic daytime ride with a lunch stop at 100 miles and above is but I'm certainly giving it a go with this Maldon run. I've got a nice Cambridge run as well which I did last year that I want to do around my Birthday in May. I'd also thought of doing Buckingham or Oxford but haven't as yet looked at the route.

Day time rides are by necessity at a bisque conversational pace with less stops compared to the FNRttC. I did notice that late last year Simon was looking into the prospect of running some daytime rides and I sought hid advice on this one when I saw him on Sunday. The other option to achieve pleasant day time centuries is to keep heading away from London to a destination and then catching a train back but with my recent changes in employment I'd rather not spend the money on the return travel.

EDIT: I did have a point to this post but got distracted by a phone call. :?

You don't have to go very far to get a 100 miles in. My first 100 was in April 09 and was The tour of Hampshire ride where about half a dozen of us managed to log our first centuries.
Just head out of London into the countryside, ride around a bit, have lunch, ride a bit more and head home.
You've usually done 25-30 miles before you escape the city, so all you need is a friendly local with a good 40-50 mile route and you can easily get a hundred miles in.

The Windsor Ride in October got me to 90 miles and we didn't head that far out of London. Click here

Of course this is always easier in the summer when the days are longer, but I think we're all used to starting or finishing rides in the dark by now.

 

[martint235]

Of course this is always easier in the summer when the days are longer, but I think we're all used to starting or finishing rides in the dark by now.

Or even riding the whole ride in the dark! aka the last two FNRttCs

 

[HaloJ]

Aye and on my own I'd likely do that but I do like my food and the more social ride.