Thursday Night Ride to the Coast to Felpham 5th April

[theclaud]

Good Lord. There's a chap on the train a few seats away watching a video of men shaving their balls. And not for medical purposes. On a widescreen laptop. Thereby demonstrating that the Quiet Carriage does not necessarily equal the Dull Carriage. Call me outrageously prim, but I think if I were going to watch videos of men shaving their balls, I might not do it on a crowded train.

Just thought I'd share that.

 

[kimble]

About to set off to Mordor Central for a very slow train. I bet there won't be videos of anyone shaving anything...

 

[The Jogger]

So what exactly is it doing down there? It was freezing here this morning, but I put that down to the fierce North-Easterly into which I set off.

Dry and about 6 degrees here at the minute..............which is not far from Bury Hill

 

[wanda2010]

I'm out too. Not had enough sleep the past couple of nights to ensure a safe ride.

 

[TimO]

The current forecast for Croydon has the temperature dropping a couple of degrees below zero in the early hours, so cycling to Bognor should be warmer!

I'm going to see exactly what it's like just before I leave, and layer accordingly at that point. It'll only drop a few degrees from that point onwards (although I'll get warmer as I cycle into HPC, and then colder on the cycle back out again!)

 

[martint235]

You already know the answer...

After last time! You are joking!

 

[martint235]

Does the word "moderate" carry any meaning for you?

Yeah I remember hearing that. SWMBO keeps saying it about drinking; eating magnums; cycling. All manner of things really, I just assumed it meant "good"

 

[martint235]

Yep some thing like that. I mean what else can the sentence "You should eat magnums in moderation" mean other than "You should eat magnums until both boxes are empty and the shop is shut". Replacing eating magnums with drinking lager if you aren't keen on chocolate ice creams. "Moderation" is just a way of shortening a sentence isn't it?

 

[martint235]

No, moderation is a place - it's where people go to eat Magnums and drink lager while riding a bike

Has anyone ever told you that you're far too lovely a lady to be hanging round forums with louts like these?? And with such a nice Orbea!!!

 

[AlexB]

I've cricked my neck, happened on Wednesday and I can't turn my head or look up, so definately not capable of riding. It's a shame as I was really looking forward to this ride. Weather looks cold, but I bet you get a glorious sunrise.
Good riding everyone.

 

[CharlieB]

Good Lord. There's a chap on the train a few seats away watching a video of men shaving their balls. And not for medical purposes. On a widescreen laptop. Thereby demonstrating that the Quiet Carriage does not necessarily equal the Dull Carriage. Call me outrageously prim, but I think if I were going to watch videos of men shaving their balls, I might not do it on a crowded train.

Just thought I'd share that.

'Outrageously prim' must be a contender for oxymoron of the century' I'd have thought…

 

[slowmotion]

I'm sure it was just an instructional video from Mr Kadir-Buxton.
Have a great ride under a beautiful moon, you happy band.

 

[clivedb]

Good Lord. There's a chap on the train a few seats away watching a video of men shaving their balls. And not for medical purposes.
Just thought I'd share that.

Are they cyclists and this is the next step after shaving your legs?

 

[hatler]

We just left them heading down Grand Drive in SW20. All going well, apart that is from the driver of the car who harangued some of the group on the way up Putney Hill.

It really doesn't matter how angry you are, lesson 1 of driving has to be look where you're going. If he had managed that simple task he probably wouldn't have turned right in front of the oncoming taxi, and his car might still be in one piece.

 

[Flying Dodo]

I understand it's freezing in Faygate. Not surprised - the cat woke me up to go out, and she nearly changed her mind once I opened the door. A big contrast from 12 months ago when the photo opposite was taken.
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Hopefully the survivors will make it to Felpham, but they may be some time.