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Sunday 09.30 ride
Ahoy lost promises
If the weather witches are to be believed this weekend looks better
Hits 8C so should be ice free.
Hence back to 35 -40 miles at 15-16 mph and road bikes
We can only hope, will post again sat
May also go for a spin Sat.
Let me know if interested
Let's hope the cabin fever can be put to rest
CP
If the weather witches are to be believed this weekend looks better
Hits 8C so should be ice free.
Hence back to 35 -40 miles at 15-16 mph and road bikes
We can only hope, will post again sat
May also go for a spin Sat.
Let me know if interested
Let's hope the cabin fever can be put to rest
CP
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Positively balmy (barmy?) 3C at 9am, reaching a scorching 6C by noon, with a nagging Nor' Westerly wind- might put my shorts on.....
....maybe not, eh?
Looking forward to seeing the Lost Boys, shirkers, workers, walking wounded, paleo-dodgers and anyone else who fancies a bit of banter, camaraderie and judicious amount of exercise.
FD
So normal club run
09.30 , 35-40 miles, 15 to 16 mph
Still winter road bikes
Coffee after and chat about some dates
Bring a dairy for FD ideas and others
We can pencil them in.
CP
Have a few ideas for linear rides in the spring and summer days, but no need to bring a cow shed with you.
Bring a diary for a few dates, instead of a dairy. Sam the farmer can help you with the latter.
I'll be there at 09.30.30 on Sunday...wouldn't want to be too early!
His name was FD, and he was the Fastest Dutchman in the West
Just when things appeared to be going ok, i am advised that Base Training is a waste of time and Interval training is the way to go. Apparently, some chap at the University of Kent knows best
Looks like another discussion to go the way of diets and religion - now where were those earphones
Have a good ride and keep safe
Pete2tired2arguewhatsbest
Bullet wants us to be on time on deck
Nick is sunning himself espania
FD wants dairy in his diary, he needs to Earnie the miles.
Pete2 needs to get on his bike
Base or intervals ? Some is the answer !
And what about CTJ ? Too cold for his bones ?
Captain will be on Deck
Cabin fever has taken hold
See you soon
09.30 if you please
CP
Have a few suggestions for longer rides further afield when the weather warms up.
As discussed on the TRAINing Rides thread, one suggestion is:
Pirates of the Cafe Bean - On Stranger Rides...
.....Starring Cap'n Jack Sparrowlegs, FD Barbaresco, Davy 'Cut Throat' Jones, Bootstrap Big Nick, Lord Cutler Bullett and many more...
Ashwell to Bury St Edmunds, new area to explore via a couple of cafe port stops en route for coffee and victuals (e.g. Blue Egg first stop) 70-75 miles and train back from Bury. See some of the best that Suffolk has to offer - Long Melford, Lavenham, Cavendish (not Mark, but this could be the intemediate sprint!) riding through lovely country lanes.
Thinking of a Saturday - 21st March or 4th April (Easter weekend, though) as trains could be dodgy on a Sunday.
What say you, shipmates? Let's discuss tomorrow.
FD
Freedom in the sunshine, a great ride
40 miles at 15.5 mph
Let's hope the start of the beginning
CP
7 out in the sunshine, including 2 new crew members, Steve and Gav, most welcome aboard.
Black Pig sailed north to Wrestlingworth, Potton, Abbotsley, Yelling, Eltiseley, Gransdens, Croydon, Guilden.
I made it 41 miles @ 15.5mph, Cap'n - going the extra mile.
The Bullet very frisky on the front, Sargeant Pain worried about his new hoops getting muddy, yours truly barking out the orders, promoted from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Commander, Cap'n skulking in the pack but took his turn on the front down Croydon Hill with the wind behind.
Cap'n's cabin afterwards for welcome coffee and carbs -thanks George- with talk of future non- local rides.
Confirmed Saturday 21st March as first longer monthly ride - all welcome, will post under different thread:
Pirates of the Cafe Bean - On Stranger Rides
See you all soon
FD
CP
Good to hear the Bullet was frisky...it truly must be spring!
New hoops with all the road debris is indeed brave
Good to hear you had a fab ride.
Pete2nice2turboreally
Forget the turbo, come out with us next week
Sargent says pain is weakness leaving the body
Did moan about his dirty wheels for a strong man
Hope to see you soon
CP