Mid ESSEX February Ride

[ianrauk]

I'm also a fair weather rider

Well it was fair weather yesterday.. in fact almost perfect cycling weather..

 

[Auntie Helen]

...although I got very cold ears. I'm looking forward to the arrival of the CycleChat Buff to keep 'em warm!

 

[Peter]

Well it was fair weather yesterday.. in fact almost perfect cycling weather..

OK, I'll rephrase - over 6C and dry(ish) roads - now that's perfect cycling conditions

 

[Sittingduck]

You looked as though you were enjoying yourself yesterday SD - I reckon the hangover thing was just a ruse...

Hehehe, yup it was great fun!
The hangover didn't really develop properly, which is surprising given the delightful combination of things consumed on Friday evening

Shame you missed this one Peter. The cold was only really noticable when we stopped. Also managed to get warmed up in the pub by sitting next to a real roaring fire - shame some great lump was camped right next to it and probably blocking the warmth

 

[tdr1nka]

Cheers CoG!
*raises lems*p in salute*

 

[4F]

And here are some photo's from todays very excellent Essex Ride

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianrauk/sets/72157613478869108/

Feel free to download and keep...

Ian is that picture in the bottom left corner the look the landlady gave Kate when she tried to order a jacket potato after 2 o clock ?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Hey everyone,

Really sorry I couldnt make it! With the early morning ice, my rear wheel bearings knackered and a lot of ghost shifting going on, I thought it was best to sit it out!

Whats a shame as a weather conditions ended up quite good later in the day, but the aforementioned bearing are worrying me!

However the photos looked good and I missed out there what looked a wicked time and cycle!

I shall do better next time!

David

 

[Aperitif]

you could have done it with me David - only a few more kms down the road to Staines..!
Next time.

 

[Davywalnuts]

Aperitif, your right, and I am well impressed with your cycle! MASSIVE!!

The bearings would not last the bumps of london am sure, they are just working on the 8 mile daily work cycle, but my new rear wheel is on its way! Got a new front one as gotta have it matching! hehe!

But yes, next time, now I now theres someone local! I do fancy the end of month surrey one, once I know whats what!

 

[Aperitif]

Happy Anniversary Mid Essex CycleChat Ride - one week old today.

Now I am embarking on a much tougher adventure than the fabulous 'Tour de BoaB' - I'm off to IKEA!

Actually, in this photo, it is possible to see the green shoots of recovery if you look closely enough. Have a lovely weekend!

 

[Auntie Helen]

Yep, a good day to look back on.

Now for the next CC ride on Tuesday, the Hilly London Interim one; no snow, should be warmish sunshine...

 

[dudi]

That looked good... sorry I couldn't make it... was flying back to england that evening.

I promise to make the next one though!

 

[Auntie Helen]

Next one is the day after tomorrow, in London!

 

[dudi]

hmmm...

I promise to make it to another one... soon.

 

[4F]

hmmm...

I promise to make it to another one... soon.

Oi Dudi, whats this 79 mile ride I see with a + 17mph average
fyi Manningtree ride coming up in May