England : London London Brompton Bicycle Christmas Ride 14th December

[StuartG]

Is there a number we can text if we are late, got lost or run over ;-)
I have CharlieB's if you don't want to disclose yours.

 

[GM]

Any chance of a latecomer to join in?

 

[AKA Bob]

Any chance of a latecomer to join in?

I am sure if I speak nicely to Greg at Brompton Junction I should be able to squeeze you in.

 

[AKA Bob]

Is there a number we can text if we are late, got lost or run over ;-)
I have CharlieB's if you don't want to disclose yours.

Any problems call me on o7951463831

 

[GM]

I am sure if I speak nicely to Greg at Brompton Junction I should be able to squeeze you in.

Cheers!

 

[Mice]

Folks the the route is just under 18 miles with 14 places of interest along the way connected to the history of the Brompton Bicycle or just have Brompton in the name. The weather forecast looks like it should be dry and even sunny with a following wind for most of the ride..

Is there any mud............?

Mice

 

[AKA Bob]

Is there any mud............?

Mice

Maybe a tiny tiny bit but hardly nothing!!!!

 

[Aperitif]

Bonne route! During the safety talk, along with the "small hole" "hydraulic bollard" and "collapsing!" cautions that you might employ, Titus...don't forget the critical one:
"mulled wine!"
Have fun everyone, and, enjoy your purchase, Charlie!

 

[Mice]

Thank you @AKA Bob for putting this ride together. It was indeed a ride that enlightened us all as it uncovered the whole South West London Story of Brompton from its very beginning all the way up the (Brompton) Junction.

I blogged about it here http://the5milecyclist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/all-things-bright-and-christmassy-with.html
and my pics are here https://picasaweb.google.com/108733...authkey=Gv1sRgCOaEy_qhiMfGmQE&feat=directlink

Mice

 

[CharlieB]

Great pix, M.
A really fab day out on some very variable roads, some completely clogged with Christmas traffic, to say nothing of the pedestrians! At least the weather was good.
Some very interesting locations and each given a good and informed commentary by @AKA Bob, thank you!
What surprised me was the diminutive size of the factory, given the annual output.

Thank you, one and all!

 

[StuartG]

What surprised me was the diminutive size of the factory, given the annual output.

Well, compared to an ordinary bicycle factory you can fit a lot more in folded ...

 

[Pale Rider]

Well, compared to an ordinary bicycle factory you can fit a lot more in folded ...

Some of the work is now done elsewhere.

I believe the frames are made in Wales.

While I'm on, did any of you pick up any info about the electric Brompton?

Supposed to have been imminent a couple of years ago, but all appears to have gone quiet.

 

[AKA Bob]

Some of the work is now done elsewhere.

I believe the frames are made in Wales.

While I'm on, did any of you pick up any info about the electric Brompton?

Supposed to have been imminent a couple of years ago, but all appears to have gone quiet.

All the frames are brazed in Brentford but sent to Wales for painting!

 

[Aperitif]

All the frames are brazed in Brentford but sent to Wales for painting!

You are henceforth known as 'Brentford Bob', T.H!