Sunday 2nd Oct - 18/19s ride

[Andrew G]

I'll be heading off in to Kent on Sunday (2nd Oct) for anyone who wants to join me.

It'll be my usual Sunday rules, which as a refresher are:
Steady but reasonable pace, no waiting, regroup only at the top of proper hills, make sure you are self sufficient (have enough spares, food, drink), and know how to get home if you get seperated. In other words pack common sense ,you won't be nurse-maided like on a regular CR.

Depart: Lloyd Park car park, Coombe Rd (nr the tram stop).
Time: 9.30am
Distance: Approx 50 miles (Croydon to Croydon)
Cafe stop: No, won't be stopping anywhere so bring enough with you.
Route: Great lanes with the odd hill and some varied terrain, it won't be a sportive but it won't be flat. South as far as Hever and east to the A21.
Pace: Suitable for strong 18s club run riders or above.
Home: for lunch.

Cheers,

Andrew.

[Jon H]

You might find you have some company on Sunday, as Dulwich Paragon's Ride of the Falling Leaves goes out that way.

[Andrew G]

Didn't know that but having a look at their route although we cover similar lanes in similar areas we only use the same bit of road for a very short time from Edenbridge to Hever, and we are going up different hills. Both have a similar profile too, but I see I have a smidge less climbing...I can fix that on the day easily enough if someone wants another hill though.

I'm not signposting my route though, so keep up .

[url=http://www.bikemap.net/route/1277432#lat=51.14059&lng=0.11536&zoom=10&type=0]My route on Sunday[/url]
[url=http://www.bikemap.net/route/326523#lat=51.28425&lng=0.15793&zoom=10&type=0]Falling Leaves[/url]

[Iliya]

Hi Andrew

Are you planing to re-test Catford hill climbs (I missed your ride last Sunday as I was marshaling)?

Thanks

[Andrew G]

Worry not, the route takes in both the Catford and Bec hill climb hills.

[Iliya]

I'll be there then

[Ghaleb]

I might be up for this too...but if I am not there at 9.30 am don't wait for me.

Its going to be a hot weekend!

[Peachey]

Hi Andrew,

Looks like me and 2 others will join you for this.

See you at 9.30am.

Darren

[Andrew G]

7 of us out in Kent in this glorious weather. Excellent company, a really enjoyable ride, I had a great morning. Not so sure Iliya is glad he's entered the Catford HC now though , Yorks Hill was a bit of a surprise for the others I think but with Ghaleb and John also entered there'll be 4 of us gurning up it next week through the crowds.

Saw a few groups from the Falling Leaves ride near Hever, one with Jon H safely nestled in the middle enjoying the sun.

[AshleyN]

Great ride today Andrew, thanks for leading it and good luck to those doing the hill climbs next w'end

[Ghaleb]

Enjoyable sunny ride out today, with a cheerful bunch. Thanks Andrew for leading it. Now we know the Catford hill climb...we just have to win!

[Iliya]

Really nice ride and I loved the descent to Brasted. It paid for all the pain I suffered today.

Thanks Andrew for leading the group.

[quote="Andrew G"]Not so sure Iliya is glad he's entered the Catford HC now though