Thursday Night Ride to the Coast - Felpham March 28th

[GrumpyGregry]

It is something that may be observed in some of the less serious amongst our number.

Like the dogging, it must only happen on the rides I don't come on.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

To be fair, the dogging was more observed in the breech.

Rather, I suspect, like the hedonism.

 

[dellzeqq]

Blimey... that list is a bit shorter then the previous.

well, you saw the e-mails. If it turns out that it's not as cold as all that, then I'll feel a bit of a chump, but I'd rather people drop out and regret it a little than stick with it and regret it a lot

 

[StuAff]

Good stuff Sir.

It's a nice ride, either way, though easier going north than southwards, at least on my normal route via Haslemere. The other week Davy actually suggested I was 'as bad as Adam' on the umpteenth climb . I had told everyone it was nearly 4,000ft of climbing...With a rerun in mind I'm going to take a slight detour, avoiding Haslemere, which should be somewhat flatter.

 

[srw]

Sometimes I'm glad I dither. This is one such occasion. Despite a thick jumper, coat, scarf and gloves I got chilled to the marrow on a 10-minute walk back home at 8:30 this evening.

The estimable Mr Dodo is quite right - there has been a thaw today on the hills. The green outside our house that was white this morning is now green again. But that is because there has been some sun today. Whatever the weather tomorrow night, it won't be sunny enough to warm what is still a wintry atmosphere.

Wrap up warm, one and all. I look forward to reading the tails of heroism and derring-do.

 

[ianrauk]

well, you saw the e-mails. If it turns out that it's not as cold as all that, then I'll feel a bit of a chump, but I'd rather people drop out and regret it a little than stick with it and regret it a lot

Which is more then fair enough.

 

[StuAff]

Which is more then fair enough.

Indeed. I only have to think of past instances of people being freezing, miserable and forced to wait for the first workable bail-out opportunity to know that's the right way round.

 

[TimO]

Hmmm, well, I shall be wrapping up warm, but not so warm, like that eventful night a few years ago... that was, coincidentally, to Bognor too.. Hmmmm..

So, I assume you're not planning on destroying another front wheel, and practising your flying again then?

The weather definitely seems milder today than yesterday. The flip side of a dry ride this time of year, is that it does tend to mean clear skies, and hence the lack of clouds lets the heat out, so it can be a little brisk. I definitely prefer that to rain however.

 

[Julesh]

Adrian C
Andrew F
Ben B-M
Simon B
Andrew By
Chris By
Sonia W
Carl P
Cate R
Charlie B
Clarissa C
Claudine C
Dan G
David R
Ejaz R
Eddie C
Els V
Adam B
Greg C
Gordon P
Grahame D
Ian At
Jules H
Bruce R
Jacob W
Jim G
Davy S
Jenny M
John Gi
Kevon R
Kim W
Kristjan K
Lucy J
Michael A
Martin T
Mick D
Lee J
Nick L
Nigel T
Nigel Cro
Olaf S
Paul K
Peter D
Richard G
Rob Hw
Robbie F
Ross C
Rowan
Simon C
Simon I
Steve R
Stan E
Stuart A
Tim O
Paul T
Tony F
Xi C

Mr Legg Sir! Did you not get my email? Cecilia and I are still on your list of brave people. We've withdrawn as she's not ridden a bike in months and I'd like her second FNRttC to be memorable for all the right reasons

 

[kimble]

I don't care as long as it's not icy. I'm bringing a freshly fettled bike and plenty of inhalers and spare clothing, as well as an awful lot more experience of cycling in freezing conditions (albeit mostly on three wheels) than I had last year. I'm reasonably sure that it's only my feet that'll really suffer, and they tend to warm up when I get off the bike.

 

[Wobblers]

Hmmm, well, I shall be wrapping up warm, but not so warm, like that eventful night a few years ago... that was, coincidentally, to Bognor too.. Hmmmm..

Are you sure that's wise? After all, with the more layers, the better you'll bounce.

You've got to look after those thighs, after all.

 

[Aperitif]

Are you sure that's wise? After all, with the more layers, the better you'll bounce.

You've got to look after those thighs, after all.

Davy (courtesy of Claudine, ta) unable to stop peddaling, even though he is standing still - in front of his favourite shop 'Butterfighs'.
Have a bracing trip and look forward to a nice cold beer at the arrivée...or don't you lot do that sort of thing anymore?
It will be sunny on Friday morning - trust me - and, if you take the poxy flint rut collection, you'll all arrive with hot cross bums.
In the interests of reciprocity, below is a picture of Claudine from one of Davy's (legal) albums - the belle gesturing - confirming that a lot of Cycle Chat is over-inflated balls, and that your 'piers' will always be in the background...quietly fuming...

Look out for Bognor Reg too - the cyclists Kolly Kibber!

“He had to stick closely to a programme: from ten till eleven Queen's Road and Castle Square, from eleven till twelve the Aquarium and Palace Pier, twelve till one the front between the Old Ship and West Pier and then to the station by the Hove streets. Those were the limits of his absurd and widely advertised sentry-go.
“Advertised on every Messenger poster: ‘Kolly Kibber in Brighton today’. In his pocket he had a packet of cards to distribute in hidden places along his route; those who found them would receive ten shillings from the Messenger, but the big prize was reserved for whoever challenged Hale in the proper form of words and with a copy of the Messenger in his hand: ‘You are Mr Kolly Kibber. I claim the Daily Messenger prize’.”

Scintillating reportage and photos please - no time wasters!

 

[Flying Dodo]

Well I'm all set. Numerous batteries charged, assorted inner tubes packed, a few CO2 cylinders shoved into pockets along with some latex gloves, electrical tape, clothes ready to go on, tyres plucked, pumped and checked, bike primed and raring to go.

And so the FNRttC season starts, and we just need to wait for the "We're on our way" call.

Slight snag - can't find the hip flask for the Jura! Rebecca has suggested a brown paper bag around the bottle*. Will a Co-Op plastic bag suffice? I don't have any Waitrose ones.



* Note - I wouldn't actually bring a glass bottle!

 

[jonny jeez]

So, I assume you're not planning on destroying another front wheel, and practising your flying again then?

The weather definitely seems milder today than yesterday. The flip side of a dry ride this time of year, is that it does tend to mean clear skies, and hence the lack of clouds lets the heat out, so it can be a little brisk. I definitely prefer that to rain however.

The skys over kent last night offered a rare view of the full...ish moon. Id prefer it clear and cold to cloudy and wet...at least you can suffer with a good view!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Milder this morning than any morning this week down here in Sussex. Dry as a bag of cat litter too so no frost, though the surface run off on the minor roads is frozen. The water table in Sussex appears to be 0.1mm above ground level at present.

Norvay says minus four, light wind from the NE and clear skies, which is perfect cycling weather if you're heading SW.

It is going to be an epic moonlit FNRttC for all the right reasons....