Strines ride (just outside Peaks) Sheffield

[redjedi]

I wanted to be a clown, but the shoes were a bit small

 

[Davywalnuts]

I wanted to be a clown, but the shoes were a bit small

confused now...

but am sure your the same size feet as me, a 9?

Oh.. am having a bad day...

 

[redjedi]

confused now...

but am sure your the same size feet as me, a 9?

Oh.. am having a bad day...

Try size 12

According to the measuring computer in a bike shop I went to, I have abnormally sized feet. I didn't need a computer to tell me that

 

[Aperitif]

You a "Clown" in a part time job?

Good point! But isnt it always wet windy and cold up there?

The opposite of your shorts Davy..."always wet and windy down there"

 

[Aperitif]

I was hoping that the Mousemobile would stop somewhere close to the station as I will have a largish bag with me which I need to leave in the van.

I could probably ride with it out to the Meadowhall, but would be a little awkward.

Your bag goes in the M/mobile Luke. Then we find a ride to do...

 

[Aperitif]

Well, i've sold some stuff so almost "in the money"!

I need a whole load of inners, but debating over slime filled ones or conti's, as gone through 5 in a week! admitted, I did rip out a valve by mistake...

Need to re-wire as I stupidly didnt put that thingies on the wire ends and they have gone all over the show..

Plus need to really get the gearing right as dont want to be slipping going up these supposed hills you have up north!

But the main bit is my rear wheel. Being unable to pick up the now mended Mavic am currently stuck with the Old Shimano which has now decieded it likes to wobble, by about 5mm each way.... hmmmmm.... So, yeh, I think it will be a close one, but am sure Ill be there..

I have asked a friend up in Sheffield if she can bake and so therefore supply us with some goodies... We shall see! hehehehe!

Cable crimps Davy.
Did you ask her if she can bake or if she had a bun in the oven? One means you go, the other means you scarper...

 

[mike e]

I don't think carrying 4 days worth of clothes and a giant pair of shoes is a good idea, it would probably slow me down a little on the "hills".


What's the weather like up there? Should I bring my winter thermals with me?

The weathers on the turn, you might even get some of the white stuff....







I'll await the witty replies...

 

[hulver]

Cheers Hulver, will it be ok to park there all day?

Yes.

There's also a B&Q down queens road, which you might be able to park in all day. That might be a bit dodgy though, I'm not sure if they close it at some point. Might be open fairly late on a saturday though.

 

[marinyork]

Norfolk Road is the best place to park. East Bank Road is further away but fairly simplistic for getting to the station (on a bike). If you park on the flat bit of east bank road that would be all right. Make your way round the one way system to the front of the station.

 

[marinyork]

As for how cold it is, other people do seem to have started wearing coats on rides. I was in a t shirt on sunday on the sun chaser ride. Didn't seem cold to me and I was out a lot later than we'll be.

 

[redjedi]

As for how cold it is, other people do seem to have started wearing coats on rides. I was in a t shirt on sunday on the sun chaser ride. Didn't seem cold to me and I was out a lot later than we'll be.

So bib longs, base layer, long sleeve jersey, windproof jacket, buff, long finger gloves, ear warmers, overshoes and a hat will be needed then?

 

[redjedi]

Met office are forecasting clear skies and temps of around 17 -19 C for friday, hopefully it will hold out until Saturday.

 

[Davywalnuts]

Cable crimps Davy.
Did you ask her if she can bake or if she had a bun in the oven? One means you go, the other means you scarper...

Thats it! Bit spaced today! Weird as my weekend was a sex drugs and rock n roll free one...

Well.... to the sounds of Shaggy, "It wasnt me"! hehe!

Have been offered by another friend to bake 50 brownies... just dont think I can get in done in time... shame...

 

[Davywalnuts]

So bib longs, base layer, long sleeve jersey, windproof jacket, buff, long finger gloves, ear warmers, overshoes and a hat will be needed then?

for the northern lot yeh I hope?

for us Southeners, just shorts n top and a pint of Guiness?

PS, What time if any do we have of an ETA home? Just incase I fancy going out after?

 

[mike e]

marinyork - cheers for the additional parking suggestions, think I should be sorted now.

Luke - just bring all the cycling gear you own in your "largish" bag...