CTC Hilly 50

[Paul on the Pearson]

Is the CTC Hilly 50 signed?

[Andrew G]

Don't think so Paul, it wasn't last year, you picked up a route card at the sign on.
Loads do it though so should be able to stay with a group that knows the way.
On the other hand you did it at about new year with Huw, Amy, and John Leitch and Co. so you can lead the way.

[Paul on the Pearson]

Forgotten the route, but managed to dry out the soggy route card so might do the route before the ride to refresh my memory, theres plenty of twists and turns.

[Ian A4size]

I can't be chuffed to read all the small print - but is this ride open to all or do you gots to fit mudguards and squeeze a beard out in 2 weeks?

[Paul on the Pearson]

Ian you're definately need a beard (not necasserily one you've grown yourself though), tweed plus fours and a bobble hat, preferably one your mum knitted for you and some nice sensible shoes. You could then complete the look with a wicker basket gaffer taped to your bars with a small dog to put in it.

[Andrew G]

I turned up last year expecting to see panniers, chunky tyres, and beards all round. Instead got a load of racers on lightweight machines who set off up Ranmore like it was the Mertsham drag.

[Ian A4size]

Not shaving now- till saturday. Been busy with a fairy liquid bottle all

evening

BTW do you have to be a member of CTC?

Does my @rse look big in panniers?

Not heard from Stu all week on the forum. Gots to be love!

[Andrew G]

You don't need to be a CTC member Ian, just bring £3 for your entry.

Does anyone fancy meeting at CSS and riding over together?

8:30 leave CSS?