Long Ride to the Coast - Sat 28th May

[Aperitif]

Hi guys, could I join you?

Only if you haven't got a hang up about people meandering through the countryside, silly but happy.

 

[Mista Preston]

Adam - if I can swing this can I meet you at the Cutty Sark at 08.30ish can you PM your number
Ta
Clive

 

[Flying Dodo]

I'd reckon we'll get to Rochester around 10.30. 2nd breakfast will be at Andy's Snack's just at the start of the High Street.

Complete with bike parking outside and friendly banana inspectors.

 

[ianrauk]

I'd reckon we'll get to Rochester around 10.30. 2nd breakfast will be at Andy's Snack's just at the start of the High Street.

Complete with bike parking outside and friendly banana inspectors.

There'll be a couple of other cyclists inside.

"STEP AWAY FROM THE BANANA!"

 

[HaloJ]

Just checking the route before chucking into my Garmin and I noticed that it goes a bit "bonkers" as it hits the B2011 on the approach to Dover. Is there any specific reason for this or is it a clicking accident?

Abs

 

[wanda2010]

I'll be staying overnight with friends then coming back on the train from their local station. Woo hoo!! Looking forward to the ride even more now. Just hope my legs can handle the distance; my furthest yet

 

[des.o]

Hoping to make this as well so please put me down as a 'probable' - won't know for certain until Friday evening, but will make sure I update the thread if I'm out.

 

[User10571]

Just checking the route before chucking into my Garmin and I noticed that it goes a bit "bonkers" as it hits the B2011 on the approach to Dover. Is there any specific reason for this or is it a clicking accident?

Abs

If you mean in the proximity of Capel le Ferne, it'll be Adam's proposed visit to the Spitfire memorial.
Click on 'Satellite' on Adam's route and all should be clear.

 

[CharlieB]

I didn't think you could use a Network Railcard on HS1, but if you can, mine's available for anyone heading back to St. Pancakes.

 

[HaloJ]

If you mean in the proximity of Capel le Ferne, it'll be Adam's proposed visit to the Spitfire memorial.
Click on 'Satellite' on Adam's route and all should be clear.

Ah ha! Thanks.

 

[CharlieB]

I saw a piece in The One Show (I think) a few weeks back on the memorial and thinking at the time it would be worth a visit.

Top choice, FD!

 

[Flying Dodo]

Yes, don't panic, it's a deliberate detour. If I wasn't factoring in this scenic (and moving) diversion, the previous 15 miles would be totally different, as otherwise we'd be zig zagging around the A2, direct to Dover.

 

[CharlieB]

…we'd be zig zagging around the A2, direct to Dover.

…which would presumably entail that horrendous climb out of Bridge?

 

[Flying Dodo]

I prefer the phrase "long and steady climb"!

 

[Aperitif]

Any fule kno that Adam's Amazing Adventures are "mostly downhill".

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few"

Pre-ride preparation fluids.