Winchester to London (Again) 25th August 2012

[rb58]

Very kind chaps but I don't think doing White Down on a tummy full of yellow beer is such a good idea, or is it?!

I can't think of any better way to prepare for White Down than by filling your belly with beer, burgers and chips.

 

[Sittingduck]

I suppose rocket propulsion is one way to go!

 

[martint235]

Right, very, very, very final route to Winchester. I'm not changing it again. However on the night if any rider has a better way of getting out to the A30 I'm happy to follow them.

 

[Aperitif]

Bayswater Rd, Holand Park Ave, Bush Triangle and pick up the A315 etc...used to be my commute and it avoids that crappy Hammersmith bit. Last time I did that I think I only had half a handlebar... Have you not got the first bit of the Henge ride Mart - I'm sure I led it out that way.
Why not start at 1am...or 2?
I cannot get any time of to mentally prepare for this ride, so expect infantile behaviour. If the worst comes to the worst I may be there on time, otherwise expect 'different'

 

[martint235]

Bayswater Rd, Holand Park Ave, Bush Triangle and pick up the A315 etc...used to be my commute and it avoids that crappy Hammersmith bit. Last time I did that I think I only had half a handlebar... Have you not got the first bit of the Henge ride Mart - I'm sure I led it out that way.
Why not start at 1am...or 2?
I cannot get any time of to mentally prepare for this ride, so expect infantile behaviour. If the worst comes to the worst I may be there on time, otherwise expect 'different'

We're taking our time! And I'll just tag along behind you until the A30 then. I knew you'd know the way.

 

[CharlieB]

Bayswater Rd, Holand Park Ave, Bush Triangle and pick up the A315 etc...used to be my commute and it avoids that crappy Hammersmith bit. Last time I did that I think I only had half a handlebar... Have you not got the first bit of the Henge ride Mart - I'm sure I led it out that way.
Why not start at 1am...or 2?
I cannot get any time of to mentally prepare for this ride, so expect infantile behaviour. If the worst comes to the worst I may be there on time, otherwise expect 'different'

Does anyone know what they're doing at Shepherds Bush Green? It was all dug up a week or two ago.

 

[Aperitif]

Does anyone know what they're doing at Shepherds Bush Green? It was all dug up a week or two ago.

Contaminants delayed the work in the first instance and now...
The original report of the delay had this interesting phrase...

material containing elevated levels of contaminants were encountered in deep soils

 

[Davywalnuts]

Btw, whats the weather meant to be like for this Saturday? Am seeing rain... . Anyone got a cat whos good at predictions?

 

[rb58]

Met office is predicting light showers, decent short-sleeve temperatures and a strong tail wind blowing us back to London. (which means a head wind for the ride down - good job we've got all night!)
It will of course change before Friday night.

 

[martint235]

Btw, whats the weather meant to be like for this Saturday? Am seeing rain... . Anyone got a cat whos good at predictions?

My cat says it's going to be sleeping on Saturday.

 

[Davywalnuts]

I think I'll take the suntan lotion with me...

 

[Davywalnuts]

I really hope Davy's bike has learned about dropped kerbs after all this time ... sorry Davy!

Haha. Alas, I don't think ill be going through any car parks on my stretch, will I? ( I don't know where this part of the ride is, *gets possibly worried*).

 

[rb58]

Does anyone know who 'Hector' is? I tried to send a PM, but that profile "is not available".

 

[Mark One]

hi all

Martin has used his legendary powers of persuasion to suggest to me that i ought to join you for the outward and inward legs of this ride. (despite no longer sharing the same office, he's been using the old tactic of impugning my masculinity and calling me chicken until I agree)

So if it's OK with you all, I'll see you at HPC at 12:00 on Friday.

Look forward to seeing you chaps again.

Mark

 

[martint235]

hi all

Martin has used his legendary powers of persuasion to suggest to me that i ought to join you for the outward and inward legs of this ride. (despite no longer sharing the same office, he's been using the old tactic of impugning my masculinity and calling me chicken until I agree)

So if it's OK with you all, I'll see you at HPC at 12:00 on Friday.

Look forward to seeing you chaps again.

Mark

Who? Me? I'd never call you a chicken. I've got too much respect for chickens!!