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by **siwickm** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:18 pm

Lets see how it goes on the day. If we all arrange to be at GBs for 8.00am we can work out a route that everyone is happy with and then see how it goes.

Hopefully see as many of you as possible.

Don't worry we will avoid as many of the major roads as possible.

Cheers

Marek....

by **David Findlay** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:24 pm

The weather for Saturday looks crap. Obviously this could change. Suggest we check by 8.00pm latest tomorrow night and make a call whether to sttill continue. I would hate to turn up at 8am and be the only person there!

Your shout Marek...

(I have had the flu for the past 10 days so dont want to make matters worse if I can avoid it)

by **Tim** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:36 pm

Weather looks alright now (touch wood) by the forecast on BBC's website. Would like to tag along, but are you sure that this will be a 17mph spin? Not a 20+ mph special tagged with a 17mph label. If it starts going up to eleven, I'll get shelled out the back.

by **David Findlay** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:07 pm

Tim - If the pace starts increasing to 20+, I'll hang back with you. This is supposed to be a social ride, not an eyeballs out training run.

by **Daren L** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 3:40 pm

I'll be travelling at about 17mph - this is a social event for me.
I'm planning on being there regardless of the weather; I was born waterproof and it will make the bath at the end all the more satisfying.

by **Rob** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 7:11 pm

i cycled home from brighton today after my lecture just to say goodbye, so you guys better turn up!

by **David Findlay** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:12 pm

Weathers looking good so I assuming this epic ride is on. See you all there...

by **davep** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:57 pm

I'm up for it seeing my dive's been cancelled ( too windy in the Channel ).
I'd also like to stay clear of the A roads and as Steve has said, how about down to Brighton between the A281/A23 ( see his post ) , and back via Barcombe,Danehill, Ardingly. Or , the usual route to Brighton then back via Wineham, Warninglid etc.
Using too much A road means more single file, more traffic and generally a less enjoyable ride. Just my 2p worth.
btw, are you meeting at GB's?

dave

by **Marek** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:04 pm

Yes we are meeting at GBs. We can decide on route before we go.

Cheers

Marek....

by **Rob** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 11:25 pm

fantastic ride guys,and gals.unfortunatly im a lil unfit!

on the way back one of the 15 year old kids got cramp and almost died, so i waited back, by the time we got to brighton everyone had i guess moved on. i fed him up and sent him on his way.does anyone know the youngsters names and whether theyre both o.k?

by **Marek** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 10:42 am

Was an epic ride in terms of distance. I had 220km on the clock when I got in at 5.15pm.

Route down to Eastbourne was good with the exception of the windy bit as we came into town on the dual carriageway.

We split into two groups out of Eastbourne, one group went the short and correct route to Brighton whereas the small group I was with went the wrong and longer way. Never mind. We all met up at the Regency opposite the West pier for pasta and apple pie with custard which was well needed by that time.

Daren, Dave F and myself took the decision not to take the A23 back with some of the others. We went back the scenic route, and via an untold amount of bumps to get back to Coulsdon.

Daren led on the front the whole way back, cheers for the tow mate. Thing is that Daren was stuck in his big ring the whole day, very impressive riding Mr Lowndes.

Cheers

Marek....

by **David Findlay** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:03 am

I agree Marek, an impressive ride by Daren on the way back mind you, you did most of the work on the way down.

Very good turnout with approx 16 riders. We stayed together until Eastbourne and then split en route to Brighton. To increase the excitement levels, the group I was in took the Beachy Head route then the A27 to Brighton. Both good suicide options in their own right.

I thought the cafe was a mirage but thankfully it was real. I have been to the Regency cafe in Brighton a few times now when out on the bike and they have always welcomed cyclists. Not the cheapest place on earth but a friendly atmosphere.

I enjoyed the ride right up until Cuckfield where the rolling roads might as well have been 20% climbs. I mentally gave up before my legs did (nothing new there then).

Hope everyone returned home okay.

It would be good to arrange a 80-90mile ride first Saturday of every month, leaving 8.00am and returning around 1.00pm. Is this something anyone else would be interested in? If so we could take turns at organising the route/cafe stops?

by **Nick** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 7:18 pm

WELL DONE TO ALL THOSE ON SATURDAY.
Sorry I missed the ride on saturday

but I am not back on the pedals yet and not only that I still haven't got a bike to ride

. Still looking too many to choose from and with being at home 24/7 I must have read every bit of detail on everybike and still can't make up my mind!!!!

by **Tim** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:55 pm

[quote="Rob"]fantastic ride guys,and gals.unfortunatly im a lil unfit!

on the way back one of the 15 year old kids got cramp and almost died, so i waited back, by the time we got to brighton everyone had i guess moved on. i fed him up and sent him on his way.does anyone know the youngsters names and whether theyre both o.k?

by **Paul on the Pearson** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:48 pm

The skinny one on the giant! I thought you meant me for a minute. The run into Eastbourne was a bit of a slog, the headwind was pretty ferocious(or seemed so to me anyway).
Longer runs on saturday every now and then"ll be good though,long as there's no (or at least not too many) hills or headwinds!

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