The Fridays Tour

[User10571]

It it completely reckless to take sunglasses on the ride?

You'll not need those tonight.

 

[clarion]

I can't see that being an issue.

 

[frank9755]

Have a great ride tonight, everyone!
Weather forecast looks dry, mild, with a fairly stiff tailwind - which I hope continues for the coming week. Am very sorry I am missing it but look forward to hearing how it goes.
Best,
Frank

 

[mcshroom]

Mine are packed

Grey but dry now a bit north of Warrington

 

[rb58]

what are folk

a) planning to wear tonight?
b) planning to keep close at hand on the bikes (clothes wise) tonight?

I don't know which forecaster to believe!

Shorts all week for me (although tonight will be the roubaix ones). Merino long sleeve undershirt, short sleeve shirt over the top and (possibly) a mid weight gilet on top of that. May ditch the gilet if it's mild enough as will have v. lightweight one in back pocket. Seal skins socks just in case. Probably not going to bother with overshoes, but will have them on the van if it looks like gettin epic.... Fingerless gloves.

 

[rb58]

Good job we've got a van! You should see the size of my rucksack. LOL

 

[ianrauk]

Good job we've got a van! You should see the size of my rucksack. LOL

Just a little bit smaller the Stu's?

 

[wanda2010]

I managed to get all my stuff in a large rucksack and was feeling very smug. Dropped it off at D Towers and returned home only to realise I'd forgotten to pack the spare tyre and toiletries. The Carradice used might be the largest of the three I own. On the other hand, tonight's leg will be good training for the Dun Run

I have new tyres on the bike so won't need the spare, right? I have 650c wheels. Taking 4 tubes with me. Off for a snooze now

 

[ianmac62]

It it completely reckless to take sunglasses on the ride?

I shall need sunglasses to ride into the setting sun towards Northampton station.

 

[mmmmartin]

Having studied the weather forecast I have decided to bring along my Argos £9 cycling cape, which weighs a ton but is fantastic in heavy rain. This will ensure we have no rain all week, obviously.

I can't be with you at the start tonight* but will be, I hope, helping with the van unloading tomorrow. I am at the Belvoir so will see you either there or on Sunday morning at the Appointed Gathering Place.


*This because of minor injuries sustained as a result of being unable to come to terms with my Late Life Crisis

 

[wanda2010]

@ TMN - taking varnish with me and lippy

@ Mark Grant - sorry to hear about the redundancy.

 

[ceepeebee]

Having studied the weather forecast I have decided to bring along my Argos £9 cycling cape, which weighs a ton but is fantastic in heavy rain. This will ensure we have no rain all week, obviously.

I can't be with you at the start tonight* but will be, I hope, helping with the van unloading tomorrow. I am at the Belvoir so will see you either there or on Sunday morning at the Appointed Gathering Place.


*This because of minor injuries sustained as a result of being unable to come to terms with my Late Life Crisis

V small drink in the Belvoir bar tomorrow night sir?

 

[mmmmartin]

It would churlish not to. Just the one, mind.

 

[AKA Bob]

Olaf the Mall was supposed to open yesterday but when I went through at 6.30am it was still closed! Come to Victoria for a Coffee and then it gives you an excuse to avoid the road!

 

[mmmmartin]

And then perhaps another one.