The Fridays Tour

[clarion]

A wet night fairing up in that London village. Hope it's dry for you again.

 

[Tim Hall]

Funny and rock and roll.

 

[clarion]

Do I take it that there is a little precipitation north of the border?

 

[Scoosh]

No - there's a lot - but the Tour Party might be far enough north to be avoiding/getting the worst/best of it .

What did everyone expect ? ??? This is summer after all ! =

 

[wanda2010]

Well I made it back to Lunnon late last night, having left the others at Princes Street in Ed. I actually felt bereft and a little teary and the later light rain suited my mood perfectly . I had a leisurely lunch and managed to snap a few pics of the Edinburgh sights. I'd like to revisit once the tram works have been completed (never thought I'd say that ).

I had a lovely time overall. I'm pleased that I made it up most of the hills; only walking very short distances on about 4 occasions. I even discovered the granny ring which came in handy for the hilly day that we had on Tuesday .
Thanks to everyone on the trip for the laughter, minor grumbles, help and support. I never thought I'd ride as far as I did and my 'travelling light' aim will be ready for next year's tour.

I'm resting today and tomorrow then I'll clean Babygirl in readiness for next weekend's cycling.

Hopefully the deluge up North today wasn't as bad as feared and that you all manage to dry out in time for tomorrow's ride.

Next ride

 

[Aperitif]

Next ride

Wandas never cease! Well done...Johnathan o'Groatshire is calling you...calling...

 

[wanda2010]

Wandas never cease! Well done...Johnathan o'Groatshire is calling you...calling...

You and User10571 were missed. Well, I missed you both

 

[Davywalnuts]

You and User10571 were missed. Well, I missed you both

You had punctures then on those tiny wheels of yours and need teefs might?

 

[wanda2010]

I'd forgotten about the puncture I had in the early hours of Saturday morning. Actually that was due to the new tyre partially coming off. The tube was changed as a precaution.

 

[Aperitif]

You and User10571 were missed. Well, I missed you both

Thank you.
And you can always trust User10571.
That's why I like him too.

 

[User10571]

Well I made it back to Lunnon late last night, having left the others at Princes Street in Ed. I actually felt bereft and a little teary and the later light rain suited my mood perfectly . I had a leisurely lunch and managed to snap a few pics of the Edinburgh sights. I'd like to revisit once the tram works have been completed (never thought I'd say that ).

I had a lovely time overall. I'm pleased that I made it up most of the hills; only walking very short distances on about 4 occasions. I even discovered the granny ring which came in handy for the hilly day that we had on Tuesday .
Thanks to everyone on the trip for the laughter, minor grumbles, help and support. I never thought I'd ride as far as I did and my 'travelling light' aim will be ready for next year's tour.

I'm resting today and tomorrow then I'll clean Babygirl in readiness for next weekend's cycling.

Hopefully the deluge up North today wasn't as bad as feared and that you all manage to dry out in time for tomorrow's ride.

Next ride

Well done Wanda. Pleased to hear you had a good time of it. Still waiting for someone to come up with the Jellybaby-representing-every-rider-on-the-handrail-of-the-Forth-road-bridge-with-the-Forth-rail-bridge-in-the-background shot. 'S a classic

 

[Flying Dodo]

Still waiting for someone to come up with the Jellybaby-representing-every-rider-on-the-handrail-of-the-Forth-road-bridge-with-the-Forth-rail-bridge-in-the-background shot. 'S a classic

What!!! No-one told me about that last year. I'll just have to go back and do the ride again.

 

[User10571]

What!!! No-one told me about that last year. I'll just have to go back and do the ride again.

I think it is very much a part of the Dumb Run thing - rather than runs to JoG.
And, significantly (for me) one of the key things which has gravitated me towards doing the Dumb Run for the last couple of years. (I've yet to do it)
There's a photo of said 'babies elsewhere, only I cannot find it right now.
A) I want my Jellybaby up there.
B) Who needs meaningful reasons to do a ride?
I don't.

EDIT:
Here we go...

When I did LEPRA I think we got in about half three, which is plenty time to get on a train from Leuchars to Dumbarton East.

I have considered it. On the other hand, leaving St Andrews just to go back again is a motivational hump I'm not sure I could climb.

I'm looking forward to putting even more jelly babies on the bridge!



Sign of Six by Ravenbait, on Flickr

Sam

 

[Andrew Br]

I actually felt bereft and a little teary and the later light rain suited my mood perfectly .

I know exactly how you feel Wanda.
I only did part of the weekend section and, on Monday, I felt lonely all day.
Looking back now, I keep smiling at the great time that I had.


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[User10571]

What?
24 hours has passed, and not a word.

Have they fallen off the edge?

Or something?