South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

[Downward]

Errr, okay. Did I mention my usual navigation technique is to take random turnings until I'm thoroughly lost?




That was purely an accident! I thought you were saying "straight on" rather than "Don't go straight on"!

I think I'll be all right for tomorrow though it felt doubtful this morning. I've got your mobile, Downward, so I'll text you in the morning if I don't feel up to it. Otherwise, yes, same time, same place.

Ok cool well My Hybrid doesn't go past 18mph it seems and the gears are skipping hey ho though !

 

[BrumJim]

I'll be there. 8:30 Grange Hill roundabout.

 

[Downward]

Yeah as per norm 8.30am

 

[Wobblers]

What a lovely day... sunny, no wind to speak off, pleasantly cool... and I just wasn't able to make it. Aaargh!! Just getting to the Grange Road roundabout was a real struggle - going any further was definitely out of the question. But there's always next time... Hope you had a good ride, chaps!

PS: where did you go?

 

[Downward]

What a lovely day... sunny, no wind to speak off, pleasantly cool... and I just wasn't able to make it. Aaargh!! Just getting to the Grange Road roundabout was a real struggle - going any further was definitely out of the question. But there's always next time... Hope you had a good ride, chaps!

PS: where did you go?

Hiya, Well done for trying though but with colds its hard to know how much it takes out of you. Lucky you did try cause Jim had a puncture so we would have had to pootle off home.
Went the same route we went when we all went out the 1st time.

 

[BrumJim]

Unfortunately I left the duff inner-tube at the start point. I was going to pick it up on the way home (doesn't seem much point dragging a broken inner tube around Worcestershire), but forgot.

Did Mucklow Hill on the way back - three hills, 2hrs 17, and 32.5 miles of cycling in total.

And weather was good too. Sorry you couldn't make it.

 

[Wobblers]

Unfortunately I left the duff inner-tube at the start point. I was going to pick it up on the way home (doesn't seem much point dragging a broken inner tube around Worcestershire), but forgot.

Did Mucklow Hill on the way back - three hills, 2hrs 17, and 32.5 miles of cycling in total.

And weather was good too. Sorry you couldn't make it.

That's a respectable time given the three meaty climbs involved. Just as well I did chicken bail out - I'd never have made it up Mucklow on Saturday! Very irritating, because I felt fine when I got up.

I'll need to try a reasonably long ride one evening this week before the FNRttC to check the gears on the VN (and myself!) work properly - if anyone fancies a "Pre-FNRttC Pleasant Jaunt in Worcestershire to Check McWobble's Bike Works" let me know...

 

[BrumJim]

Ooh, might be tempted. Would need a bit of arm twisting to manage Wednesday, but Thursday shouldn't be so much of a problem. Tuesday? I'll have to check.

 

[Wobblers]

Ooh, might be tempted. Would need a bit of arm twisting to manage Wednesday, but Thursday shouldn't be so much of a problem. Tuesday? I'll have to check.

Thursday's not ideal - that wouldn't give me any chance to fix any problems. Can I twist your arm for tomorrow? Meeting somewhere in Selly Oak might be more convenient than the Grange Road roundabout?

 

[BrumJim]

Oww!! You didn't need to twist it that much.

Selly Oak sounds like a good idea. Are you going to decide a start point, time and route? Any time after 17:40 is good for me, as long as I can work out a sensible supper time/plan.

 

[SonofSid]

Hello everyone - very quick glance at CC during a break in a course led me here. Haven't read properly but seems you're all in the Bham area and sort rides out? Would love to join one at some point if poss. Just suscribe to this thread? No initiation or interview required? Cheers
Paul

 

[BrumJim]

Correct - you can see from the previous posts that we do 20 odd miles at a reasonable pace (well sub-club ride level), and on road, preferring Saturday morning - the time when you could be in bed or watching telly, but instead are getting fresh air and exercise, therefore not getting in the way of the weekend too much.

We are a small group, so can accommodate new riders and make sure that they aren't pushed too much. Generally they are organised ad-hoc based on availability, and not too often. We had a run last weekend. Next time I am free is on 22nd May. Keep your eye on here, but we will PM you when we next set a date.

 

[SonofSid]

Thanks BrumJim, sounds ideal. We've got into a routine of Saturday morning runs so the pain of getting out of bed won't be a shock.
Cheers

 

[Wobblers]

Hello everyone - very quick glance at CC during a break in a course led me here. Haven't read properly but seems you're all in the Bham area and sort rides out? Would love to join one at some point if poss. Just suscribe to this thread? No initiation or interview required? Cheers
Paul

The only initiation is the ability to get out of bed early-ish on a Saturday morning! The pace is around 14-15 mph - that's about a club b-run standard and no one gets left behind. There may be a few in the evenings now that it's getting lighter - in fact, tomorrow evening's a distinct possibility (see below... ). Just let us know you're coming on this thread so that we know to look out for you.

Oww!! You didn't need to twist it that much.

Selly Oak sounds like a good idea. Are you going to decide a start point, time and route? Any time after 17:40 is good for me, as long as I can work out a sensible supper time/plan.

I've got a meeting until 6 so how about 18.30? I've not quite decided on a route but was thinking of going up Bristol Road to Barnt Green -> Alvechurch -> Rowney Green -> back via Kings Norton. It will probably be around 20-25 miles. Meeting point the junction of Weoley Park Road and Bristol Road - though I'd be happy to meet somewhere else more pleasant if you've any suggestions (Bristol Road isn't my most favourite road!).

 

[BrumJim]

How about by the Bournville duck pond? Opposite the Police Station on Bournville Lane?

Wednesday is looking better than Thursday from a weather point of view, too.