REGULAR SUNDAY CLUB RUNS START FEB 2011

[Tim Coales]

Jon, Angelo at Nonna Rosas said to tell you he's open tomorrow after the Sunday ride.

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

Thanks, Tim, he did mention this to me last time I saw him. i hope to get there in time for a coffee but have to get back for lunch - in-laws coming round.

[Alan M]

My sunday ride!

Punto de Reunión: Team Inter (Av.Bolognesi s/n, altura cuadra 3, antes del ingreso al Club Internacional)
Hora de Salida: 8.30 am.
Distancia: 40 Km. aproximadamente
Tipo de Terreno: Variado. Aparte de la pequeña pendiente al salir de la Quebrada Los Tucos, encontraremos una cuesta de unos 100 mts. de largo y algo pesada. Pero el resto es terreno sencilo.

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

Blimey!! brilliant turn out!! Sixteen (or was it seventeen?) out today on the Sunday CR to Lingfield. It helped that Saturday was very wet and many who couldn't face the rain yesterday came out to play today. We did the route that we're going to do next Saturday - it's quite tough - but all good cyclist enjoy a challenge - right?

A big spread in abilities with Ant, Serge and others from the TG pulling things along it was inevitable that, despite our best efforts, the group would snap eventually. We manage to drop one rider - was it Ian? very early on (sorry Ian I didn't realise ); Del, who is riding himself back to fitness after a long break, dropped off and did his own thing. Then Sam of all people started to suffer. I had to drop back to help my son (what good father wouldn't? ), we kept getting back on only to drop off again.. Eventually we gave up the chase and I (who was meant to be leading the ride ) had to trust that the rest of the group could navigate the cafe - fortunately, the route is, dare i say, quite intuitive and SteveF had done his homework (nice one, Steve) and they were all there when we eventually arrived about half hour later.

Why so long? Well, after the snap a small grupetto formed - Amy, Sam and me and we picked up Andy, Alan and the Scottish bloke (whose name escapes me) who couldn't keep up with the main bunch, just after Smallfields. We were riding steadily when - sods law when your least need it - Alan punctured!! The Scotsman couldn't wait and pushed on but - solidarity in action - we waited and watched a master class in tube replacement.

The cafe is very nice and plenty big enough. good coffee and a nice Danish pastry and we were off again. Alan decided to head up the A23 but Amy, Andy, Sam, Chris (who decided to ride back with us - her first time out for 3 months she kept with the fast boys all the way but wanted a more relaxed ride home) and I rode along Gatton Bottom, up Markedge and along Chipstead High Road to Nonas getting there about 12.45. Quick coffee - quick chat with NickW after his ride to Brighton, Lucy AP walked in - very pleased with her 1.51 in the Brighton half marathon - fantastic!! we said good bye to Amy and Sam, Andy and I rode back to Redhill via Chipstead High Road.

Home eventually by 2.00 - 80kms on the clock. Thanks everyone - another excellent morning's riding. Let's do it again sometime, like er, next Saturday!

[Andrew G]

Congratulations on kick starting the Sunday CRs Jon, and Amy, Del etal who have been involved. Sounds like a bit of a reunion in Nonas with a mix of CR, CBC, and half marathon runners.

You should have dropped Sam and shouted "encouragement" Jon, it'll toughen him up . You can remind him of today next time he starts dropping you on a hill so he can pace you up .

[Antloony]

[quote="Jon C C on a Bianchi"]A big spread in abilities with Ant, Serge and others from the TG pulling things along

[Amy]

Good ride - apart from the fast boys getting their heads down and disappearing off the front dragging most of the group off into the distance. I tried to hold things back a bit like pointing out that the actual leader of the ride was off the back and others were just about on the back... Chris found herself stuck as she was hanging on (very well, I thought, unlike me) and didn't dare drop off because she didn't know where she was going.

Hopefully, next week will be a more civilised affair with even some sunshine and a bit of warmth after the cold and grey day we had today.

[Antloony]

[quote="Amy"]Good ride - apart from the fast boys getting their heads down and disappearing off the front dragging most of the group off into the distance

[Amy]

You mean, like when I shouted 'easy' or 'the leader's off the back' (either side of Blindley Heath)? I appreciate you were taking it easy but your easy is another's riding on the rivet. Don't worry Ant - I'm not getting at you. I think pretty much the whole group got into head's down mode - after all it was a cold grey day and nobody really wanted to hang about

[quote="Antloony"][quote="Jon C C on a Bianchi"]A big spread in abilities with Ant, Serge and others from the TG pulling things along

[Manchee39]

I would like to thank Ant for towing us around most of the way, I did find the climbs stung a bit but managed to get back on without much trouble on the desents - The hot chocalate and cake were worth waiting for
Noel

[Iliya]

This was one great weekend and partly due to cycling (two club runs in one weekend).

Today’s route was great. I like the 9:30 start which meant I was only 2 minutes late Some different climbs and some great downhills (max speed 40m/h). Punctured towards the end of the ride (just past Mershtam) but this is also part of cycling so not bothered.

Jon thanks for organising and everyone else thanks for turning up!!

[jon avery]

Well done to Jon (and amy?) for getting this together, It was the first CR for me since Mr Greens New years Eve ride, I was with Ants group, and didn't think the pace was that bad, and no one was dropped, I was surprised when Chris said she was going back with the other group, she looked like she was doing fine to me (must have a good poker face ). I must say I much prefer the Sunday for a club run rather than the Saturday and I hope this can become a permanent fixture. The only downside for me was on my way to South Coulsdon my computer fell off my bike at Purley and a car drove over it smashing it to pieces but apart from that little mishap it was a good day, and a great hangover cure

[Marcus]

Wanted to do this, but went point to point racing at Godstone to freeze my bits off instead.

Nice to see a much greater take up and long may it continue


[quote="jon avery"] The only downside for me was on my way to South Coulsdon my computer fell off my bike at Purley and a car drove over it smashing it to pieces

[quote="Marcus"]
[quote="jon avery"] The only downside for me was on my way to South Coulsdon my computer fell off my bike at Purley and a car drove over it smashing it to pieces