Team BKool CycleChat

[gbrown]

Morning all,

I've just checked the results on Bkool and there are only three listed.
Is it another bug?

OK, all Handicap Chase rides approved and 10 results showing in the league!

Well done to everyone who took part, especially to Berty, Tommy, Bridgy, Jeff and Rob, all of whom improved markedly over their previous best!

Results, corrected for Moving Time + allocated Start Time

Just on Moving Time

 

[Whorty]

I have a T5 so will likely take seats out and put sleeping bag in the back as hotel full. Looks like theboxers and me will be camping it up

Adds, how far is campsite from the hotel and startline? Anywhere to get breakfast in the area?

 

[<Tommy>]

I'm more than happy to share Kip and if there's room, Bob too! Four might be pushing it but I suppose we could put a hammock in the bathroom!

The room I've booked looks like it has one double bed, a set of bunk beds and a sofa. I think I'll try and call them and see what they can offer in terms of splitting the double into 2 singles, supplying a fold out bed etc. The bunk beds don't exactly look inviting in the photo...

 

[CXRAndy]

Tommy any bed will be inviting after 121 miles and a few beers

Londoners all together, no need for interpreter

 

[BILL S]

And I have had a sex change.
I chose my outfit to match yours!

PS: The sex change was just to get Bill off of my tail.

After all you've told us about what your tails been through, I think the sex change may have been slightly un-necessary.
And that's even if you really are a hot lady cyclist on an e-bike or moped.

 

[CXRAndy]

Just in case you need to know

profile 95 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/routeprofile/25125

profile 121 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/routeprofile/25121

 

[<Tommy>]

Tommy any bed will be inviting after 121 miles and a few beers

Londoners all together, no need for interpreter

Yep that's us sorted

Now we just have to work out a way of getting you, TB, Breedon, Worty, Soarer, Berty, Insomnia, a local dialects expert, and hopefully Rick into your room. I hope you got a king size bed mate!

 

[theboxers]

Just in case you need to know

profile 95 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/routeprofile/25125

profile 121 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/routeprofile/25121

 

[BILL S]

I will book us into a mates restaurant once I know how many we are. I can accommodate 2 at mine, 3 if I kick Camlo out, but I insist on sleeping on the right hand side.
Bill has one room booked and if Randy is still thinking of coming, I did offer him the other. If he isn't coming, Bridgy you are more than welcome to stay again, simply because you passed the axe murderer disclaimer questionnaire.

Thank you Adam. It's very kind of you to let me stay once more. As this'll be the 3rd year we've done it we really should be able to make it feel like a stroll in the park but I somehow think it'll be anything but that. The last two years I've had totally different problems and I think it's the same for you. 120 miles doesn't sound too bad but with gradients like we're faced with I think just finishing is all that matters. TBH the cycling part is just pain, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the weekend. Sounds like this one's going to be very different with the numbers from here signing up already.

 

[BILL S]

So, this DD, has everyone actually signed up? This thread is too long to check. I think Bill has foolishly offered me a lift previouslyIf i have that right bill, then you likley staying with Adds but when are you planning on returning to London? Looks like i might have to try and cajole TT and Kipster into letting me share their increasingly small family room!

Bob, you have that correct and I hadn't forgotten. The car is big enough for two + two bikes with the front wheels taken off. I will be returning on Monday morning so I can enjoy a beer after the ride with you lot . Hopefully that was what you were intending also.

 

[Gregory_ca]

Hi all,
Is there a group ride tomorrow? I want to try the stage Alpe d'Huez but if there is a group ride, I will do it later.

 

[berty bassett]

Bob, I have paid up this morning for the ride 121miles, but will decide en-route actual distance. I have a room at the Metropole booked (can cancel if we all get in somewhere else)

This is the latest list of crazies!
CXRAndy 60 or 95
Theboxers 60 or 95
Turbotommy 95 or 121
Breedon 95 or 121
Whorty 60 or 95
Soarerv8 60 or 95
Adski 10 or 121
Bridgy 121
Kipster 95 or 121 (provisional as need to check calendar and spoil wife as i'm supposed to being doing Velothon Berlin on the 18th)

Note, Bridgy has weekend conflict, Bill hasn't officially confirmed, and Adam is so unfit, he's unable to ride Randy, he arranging passage from distant lands
Note 2 Adam has friends in high places at the Metropole so may be able to do something, no pressure

And me. Don't forget me ! Haven't booked a b&b yet though

 

[CXRAndy]

I did sign up as 'CycleChat' member on the application, in case anyone else fancies

 

[berty bassett]

I have a T5 so will likely take seats out and put sleeping bag in the back as hotel full. Looks like theboxers and me will be camping it up

Adds, how far is campsite from the hotel and startline? Anywhere to get breakfast in the area?

Think I will be joining you on the camp site unless I find a b&b
Not sure the bones are going to approve of 10000 ft climb then sleep in a field though !

 

[bobinski]

Bob, you have that correct and I hadn't forgotten. The car is big enough for two + two bikes with the front wheels taken off. I will be returning on Monday morning so I can enjoy a beer after the ride with you lot . Hopefully that was what you were intending also.

Thanks Bill! I should give full disclosure and say I cannot drive so wiill not be able to take a turn. Also, Mrs B is mistaken and i am not a f***king awful back seat driver...honest