Friendly, social rides on flat courses.

pain is temporary

I've just been looking at another thread and realised some group rides don't let people with TT bikes join them.... I only have TT bikes (or a mtb)  can I still come???

I only really do my training alone or with a friend so didn't even realise this might be an issue!  Oh dear I have so much to learn....best learn fast as doing Outlaw in July!!

Nicko. Hdau

[Makes note to keep either behind or way in front of PiT]

AndrewSmith

Paint, I wouldn't worry. Just as long as you don't zoom off in your aero position and leave us on one of the many long flat sections

pain is temporary

Dont worry you'll be way in front Nicko

Brilliant, thank you, haha yes I'm sure there is going to be plenty of long flat sections *cough*

Dustboy

Well, I don't THINK he is planning on putting any jumps in this time...

Saffers

I really don't see why we can't get together for a nice flat ride.   Those hilly bits are just a nuisance and slow me down.

AndrewSmith

Hills are just flat road you do in a lower gear!

M...eldy

You are all going to die .. you do know that?  

Flat Footed

Me thinks death is the easy way out compared to a Smiffy "flat" ride

M...eldy

Well yes .. there is some that would say it was a favourable way to go!

UltraCas

Oh I am going to enjoy pointing and laughing as they pedal off and I head off for a bit of shopping and lunch with a friend

AndrewSmith

I have a route, I just need to recce it to check the condition of the roads. It is quite interesting

Dustboy

Still only a possible for me, but, I think he has found something new which may loosely be described as not particularly downhill. 

AndrewSmith

Dustboy

The moon is only 238,000 miles vertically up. Smiffy has found the hard way.

[Deleted User]

Will take the whole week off in preparation...

M...eldy

Its the recovery you need to worry about !

UltraCas

I hope I get back in time to point and laugh again

[Deleted User]

<sticks fingers in ears> lalalalala

[Deleted User]

PS Have gone off you, Cas.

Jaffa_

bike back from it's annual service yesterday,  so all set for this now,  should be fun

purpletrilady

fun? not sure thats a word I would use !

Saffers

I am needing new cleats and thinking I should buy some cleat covers to bring on this one.

Purple....cakes is fun.....just focus on the cake.

purpletrilady

Saffers, good idea...cakes and friends, of course

Saffers

Exactly, its not a ride from hell at all.

Bouncing Barlist

Im looking forward to this

Am assuming its:

Saturday, meet at Chez Smith for 09.30 start? 

Is there a starters list (there is now)

Smithy
Barley
PurpleTriLady (pirate kit collection)
Flat Footed (pirate kit collection)

FerrousFerret

Last list from upthread somewhere:-

FEB 19TH
Andrew Smith
Barley
Ferret
Flat Footed
IPM
Jaffa
Nicko
Saffers (prefer this date to Sunday as hubby shold be busy so can't complain)
Bootsie
Pain is Temporary
dustboy (possible)
Suffolk Punch

Saffers

Dustboy, no wimping out on us .................tis no good ignoring my nagging texts, I shall nag on here too.

[Deleted User]

lol.. i wont be there as brighton half marathon is on the following monring and want to actually be able to run it... but is there another bike ride coming up after this coming weekend? have been terrible all winter about getting outside on the bike so could do with a kick!

Bouncing Barlist

Saturday, meet at Chez Smith for 09.30 start? 

Is there a starters list (there is now)

Smithy
Barley
PurpleTriLady (pirate kit collection)
Flat Footed (pirate kit collection)
Suffolk Punch (pirate kit collection)



To be confirmed (plus any others welcome)
IPM
Jaffa
Nicko
Saffers (prefer this date to Sunday as hubby shold be busy so can't complain)
Pain is Temporary
dustboy (possible) - risking the wrath of Saffers