Sunday Ride - 20th January

[Andrew G]

Saturday looks like it may be a bit touch and go weatherwise but Sunday is looking better. I hope to do the CR anyway but will definately be heading out for a decent ride on Sunday (unless the weather changes and it's throwing it down ).

Route - Same as the New Year's eve ride for the start:
[quote]Up to Selsdon, Old Farleigh Road (hill), Slines Oak Road (hill), down titsey and the long descent down Pootlings, left at Four Elms and up Toy's (big hill), right at Westerham.

[adrian]

Sounds good, Andrew. Should be OK to do this - will give you plenty of warning if not.

[mlocke]

Yep i'm interested, will confirm on Saturday though

[Andrew G]

Thanks for the kind words Marco. It'll be a bit quicker than NYE, i.e not cruising between the hills. Ability wise I'd think a good/strong 17s rider to be safe unless you're a good climber otherwise the accumulation of hills and distance will tell towards the end. You can cut one early hill off (Slines Oak) but that's about it really, unless you're suffering after Polhill and knock some distance off at the end by dropping straight in to Coney Hall rather than do the Downe/Tatsfield extension.

[Dombo]

sounds great, and somewhere new. I'll confirm closer to w/e once I've checked Mrs Dombo's plans. Am keen to try out my new wheels and tyres on something other than black ice (so far I think they're total pants).

[Mike I]

If Saturday's wet I should be able to swing this one.

Sounds like I might need to unearth my gears though!

[Snoop Doug]

I'm with Mr I on this - when do you anticipate returning - I have a luncheon appointment in Croydon @ 1.....

Cheers - Snoop

[Jon H]

[quote="Andrew G"][size=150]Start 9:30am at GBs[/size]

[Andrew G]

Mike - Yeah gears probably best, or use a flip-flop with an 11 on one side and a 30 on the other.

Snoop - Wouldn't fancy your chances of getting home, hosed, and in to Croydon for 1. You could drop the Downe/Tatsfield bit, skip Shire lane and bomb back on the main A road and you might be okay. If you fancy a couple of hills out that way then you could always go as far as the top of Titsey, then head along Pilgrims Way (although it can flood a bit with the heavy rain we've had), and go up Star Hill before dropping back home from Knockholt.

Jon - Possibly, sorry.

[Antloony]

Count me in for this one, Ive got a lower gear on my new bike so should find it slightly easier going than the NYE ride which was great fun. Look forward to this one to, bring on those climbs.

[Michelle]

Sounds like a good 'un.

I would be with you only I am going to Hillingdon for the womens race training. I think I may have it easier up there .

Enjoy

[adrian]

Sorry, Andrew - can't make it after all. Changes to the published programme for this weekend - namely a visit to the Tate Modern - mean that riding day has been pushed back from Sunday to the CR on Saturday. See you then if you're out.

[Dombo]

Me neither unfortunately. Shall try the Saturday CR weather permitting. See if I can stay upright.

[Grant Barnes]

Looks like a right good day out - would be up for this whatever the weather holds !

[Andrew G]

Okay then, CR's a definate no for me as it's due to rain all day and I need to go and try and find a "new" car.

Sunday weather looks better although we may get a bit of light rain towards the end of the ride, shouldn't be a problem just bring a rain cape / jacket and we'll pick the speed up .

I want to leave GBs pretty punctually and be on our way. If you get delayed by a puncture then I'm happy to wait so call me on my mobile. If you don't have my number and plan to come then send me a pm and I'll send it to you.