Early Morning 20 Feb Ride

[Marek]

Went out with James this morning at 8am from CSS station. Max (overworked) and Dave F (Alleged Flu) did not turn up. James and I went over to Ranmore for a bit of a warm up. James is training for Iron Man in Nice in June so wanted a longish ride.

We then made our way back into Dorking and up Box Hill. We then cycled over to Merstham in the hope to meet up with Ian Munnery and Nick Smith who were planning on leaving at 10am. Got round to Ians and it turned out he was recovering from Flu (again). Also Nick had been having fun trying to finish a bottle of Bacardi the night before and hence was no doubt feeling a little worse for wear this morning.

James and I had killed ourselves to get to Ians in time for 10am, but don't feel too guilty Ian.

We then headed over to Westerham. As we reached the bottom of Crockham hill James's legs decided they did not really fancy the climb, so we slowed down and took it easy up Crockham hill. Then we descended into Westerham and I saw James's face light up as we found the Cafe. After a well earned coffee and fruit cake we ascended out of Westerham and headed back down towards Whyteleaf. We then climbed up the hill towards Kenley aerodrome and then descended in Reedham.

A good 110km and back in time for lunch. Lovely weather, not too cold and the sun was shining most of the ride.

Cheers for the company James, may see you out for the early Saturday ride next week.

Regards

Marek....

[Nick]

Marek,
Me and the wife finished the bottle and opened another, I feel great but didn't get to bed until 07:00am, But I didn't get up until 13:00.

I am one of the lucky ones that doesn't suffer from a HANGOVER just as well really. You seem to imply that Ian has always got the FLU? are just recovering I think its more down to quaility time at Home with his (WIFE?) Jo as she's not to well herself.

Glad you made the best of the weather and had a good ride today as the weather is going to turn very wintery over the next week.

Nick Vice Air-Marshall of the Path Finder Squadron.

[Rob]

not too cold!!!!!!!!!!!!! when i got aound merstham area it was snowing, i nearly froze!

[Marek]

Rob, you were probably cycling too slowly , where did you go today then, did not see you out when I was on my travels. Saw Dave K on his way over to Box Hill.

[Rob]

i werent in town till about 1 ish, should think thats far to late for someone under the thumb!

as for slow, your dam right, got issues that slowed me down, and once that cold set in, i wasnt going anywhere in a hurry

[Marek]

What issues? I must confess though we were going pretty slow today trying to keep the intensity down at the weekends.

[Rob]

lol, issues that slow you down!!!! thats all anyone needs to know

hopefully theyll dissapear by the time the racing season starts, then again, this could be an excuse to why im gonna lose all the time

[Marek]

I think I can guess your problems from posts you have written before. Have you thought about getting a new saddle, or is living by the seaside affecting you, i.e. you should be careful about where all that sand is going

Hope you are fit and ready to go for a couple of weeks time, it would be good if we can get a break going on Crowhurst. How is Neil going, have not seen him for ages.

Cheers

Marek...

[Marek]

Rob, I have just seen from your post on another Forum that you have a problem which rhymes with 'pits'.

I have had this problem in the past when riding, and the best bet is not to ride. Get some of the anti pits pills, they are pretty good. Drink plenty of water and keep warm. Therefore don't go out cycling in the snow.

Hope your 'pits' get better, if they don't I ain't going to be drafting anywhere near you.

Cheers

Marek.....

[Nick]

Marek or any other members what are "PITS".?


Nick

[Ian A4size]

I guess you could cal them Brads

[Nick]

Still none the wiser what are "BRADS"? Ian

[Rob]

neil from what i can see is alot musclier, hes skinnier(im 11 and a half stone hes slightly more, but at crimbo we were both 13) urm, and yeah, he seems fast!!! unfortuntaely neil has rob problem at the moment too!!!! providing were better soon, we should go well in races

[Nick]

Thanks for the PM Ian (I Knew anyway coming from London Honestly Guv )but I just wanted to see if anyone was brave enough to put it in the Main Forum .

Vice Air Marshall