Somerset Cycle Ride,like the Larndan ones.

[Domino]

Hi all,

Just signed into this place just cos of this thread

I'm probably a bit older than a lot (43) but recently got into cycling to lose weight and am loving it. I live near Wells/Cheddar so this thread has a lot of interest for me. Probably a bit soon to come on this ride but I'd be interested in future rides . Hope this weeks ride goes well!

 

[Speck]

You've got me worried now, I'm 61

 

[Domino]

Where do you live Domino? At 43, you are our target audience. I am 43 as well, and I reckon 50% of the peleton will be at least as old as us

As for being a bit soon, well the speed won't be that high I promise, come along if you can

You're 43 as well!!!! Sorry about that fella

I live in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, little village between Cheddar and Wells. I really think this ride is a bit too much too soon but I'd be really interested in joining in future rides!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

You're 43 as well!!!! Sorry about that fella

I live in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, little village between Cheddar and Wells. I really think this ride is a bit too much too soon but I'd be really interested in joining in future rides!

I wouldn't worry about that. My other half is coming along and she's a pottering to the shops kind of cyclist. I'm famous on this forum as being very much a lapsed cyclist and will certainly not be breaking any records, even without Ms RT to slow me down. I'm sure no one will be left behind.:?:

 

[johnnyh]

there has to be a sequel to this ride, I am gutted I cant be there.

 

[peanut]

Hi all,

Just signed into this place just cos of this thread

I'm probably a bit older than a lot (43) but recently got into cycling to lose weight and am loving it. I live near Wells/Cheddar so this thread has a lot of interest for me. Probably a bit soon to come on this ride but I'd be interested in future rides . Hope this weeks ride goes well!

Hi Domino
welcome to CC .
This ride will be the first time that any of us have ever met . Why not come along. I have also just started cycling again at Christmas to lose weight and I'm a bit older than you too so you'll definitely not be the oldest or the least fit either.

The whole route is flat as a pancake and the pace will be leisurely so why not Join us

 

[summerdays]

Radger ... sorry to hear about the flu... hope it gets better quickly... I felt really lousy last Thur/Fri but for once seem to be skimming the top of the cold.

Welcome Domino... I'm younger (but only by a year), and its beginning to look more hopeful that I might make it. I must get around to rechecking the train times as a just in case.

 

[peanut]

You've got me worried now, I'm 61

yeah I've heard of you 61 year olds that are supposed to be on ya last legs but sprint off into the distance up Porlock hill like a sprightly 31 year old

don't worry I'm fast catching you up ...well age-wise anyway

 

[Speck]

I wish, Peanut, I wish. My Dad used to say "there's no shame in pushing your bike up a hill". Mind you, we lived in Buxton

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Right. Just booked a B&B in Highbridge for the Saturday night. Anyone facy meeting up for a pint or two?

 

[surfgurl]

I'm working Saturday night, but I can meet you first thing Sunday morning.

 

[Chuffy]

But how will we recognise each other?

Perhaps we should all strap a parsnip to our handlebars. I believe User76 has a few going spare...

 

[Aperitif]

Have a great time you lot!

<Compton Vazey moments spring to mind for some reason...there seems to be lots of 'couple of pints beforehand' going on - not like us stuck up Londoners - GPS, PSP. High5 and a cup of tea...>

Hope the weather stays fine too.

(Only joking London, before someone starts...)

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I'm working Saturday night, but I can meet you first thing Sunday morning.

... for a pint? Oh, go on then. Straight after breakfast.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

How about meeting up at the Crossways Inn, on Withy Road, West Huntspill? Or maybe the Coopers' Arms, Market Street, Highbridge (bit more central), say Saturday evening around 9?