England : London Sunday London Ride for Food: 7 October

[rb58]

No can do, bus service between Dover and Ashford and going up the other line I can only get there at 10 .21.

Cycle up. Simples.

 

[Salty seadog]

Cycle up. Simples.

You crack me up sir...

 

[rb58]

Weather forecast is looking okay, Chilly start and a bit of a side wind, but dry. Our man with local knowledge tells me there's a side gate into the 'Spoons (in Almon Place). I'll still be carrying a big lock though.

 

[topcat1]

Can't you get the train to the outskirts of town meet us 5_10 miles out?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Southern don't want me on this ride

 

[topcat1]

Great ride Ross, i had a flat going to the station and changed the tube on the train. I owe you train fare Greg, was distracted by the puncture.

 

[rb58]

Well, that was fun. Mixing it with two lots of charity riders today, all resplendent with numbers on their bikes. We need numbers. Only incident was the minor navigation slip which had Nick and Greg off on a different road. But all's well that ends well. Thanks for your company today chaps. It's nice to ride at an easier pace at times and re-visit lanes that are often only ridden at night time. I had an leisurely ride home, and ended up tripping the clock over to 78 of your imperial miles in bright sunshine. See you on Friday night. And £5.95 for burger, chips and a decent pint was a bargain.

 

[topcat1]

We saw a big bridge, the Mayor of Rochester? and some nice classic cars along the way and a submarine

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

minor navigation slip

We were checking an alternative route.

Thanks Ross, especially for arranging the sunshine.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Twas bluddy brilliant. Especially the kid in the superman outfit saying "follow me old man, follow me!"

 

[GrumpyGregry]

My well done steak took longer to cook than a rare or a medium-rare but was delicious and a bargain.

 

[sagefly]

The super kid wasn't lieing!!

 

[rb58]

And not to forget the guy in full time trial gear on the high end TT bike, who was clearly agitated that he couldn't shake a bunch of old duffers like us.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

And not to forget the guy in full time trial gear on the high end TT bike, who was clearly agitated that he couldn't shake a bunch of old duffers like us.

His aero bottle gave him the edge after Greenwich. Snigger.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

We were checking an alternative route.

Looking at the route profile on St*v* let's not go that way again.

(Though I'm sure I've done it in the dark)