Ashwell – Wells-next-the-sea, Fri 8 September 2017, 8.15am

Martin L

Martin L

JMac... and everyone else... With the gentle pace, group camaraderie, positive effects of drafting, pork pies, flat fenlands and mostly soft, rolling hills... this is an accessible 123 miles within reach of most Club riders. But sure: don't underestimate or under-prepare all the same. Well done on the 24hr race. I can't imagine it: unbelievable.

Martin L
Tony C
Jess
Nat R
Matt S
Jim
Robert B
Tim A
David N
John C
Stiggers
Steve D
Toma
VCC Keith
Matt Palmer
JeremyP
Richard P
Jon S
Geoff G
Fletch
Paul S
Mat Porter
Martin W
JMac
Vince

Andy_R

Quick Q: How do we go on with the trains vis-a-vis bikes? Do we need to book tickets in advance?

pauls

Either buy it in advance or at KL. If your heading back as soon as we finish the ride it can be a little busy at the ticket office, as it's around rush hour !(that's Norfolk rush hour) . If you join us for a few beers in the pub opposite the station, it works out better as the number of bikes on the train is staggered over a couple of hours.

pauls

Failing that you can head back on Vince's airship !

mattss

Last year was a bit difficult. Doors were being policed quite strictly at 2 per. Might need to organise a rota... Or transit van!

JeremyP

Or ride back from Wells and avoid the fascist guards at KL!
Well somebody had to mention it.
Keen if we can get a there and back group.

Martin L

Getting back...

Can I make a plea for a bit of decorum when at King's Lynn station. Remember: letting us on to the trains with bikes is at staff discretion. To be honest, we've been a bit demob giddy before when arriving at the station.

What we will do...

Buy our tickets. GroupSave means that 3-9 people buying their tickets together will get 1/3 off. Get together and sort this out between groups of 3+. A standard single off-peak to Royston is £12.30. Make life easy by sticking a tenner in yer pocket for this.

Get a train, or go to pub.
Let those that need to get back early on first. Let's not try and break the rules, so max 8 people back per train. Note, there always seems to be a few passengers with bikes at KL too. Everyone else will loiter in the friendly Fenman pub opposite the station, in the back garden with an eye on our bikes.

Trains back; 4.36, 5.36, 6.36, 7.37, 8.37, 9.36pm and final Royston/Cambridge train 10.31pm. Journey time approx 1h 10m.

Or, ride back. If riding back, it might make sense to stick with those going to KL until Great Massingham.

Don't leave without your badge!

Martin L
Tony C
Jess
Nat R
Matt S
Jim
Robert B
Tim A
David N
John C
Stiggers
Steve D
Toma
VCC Keith
Matt Palmer
JeremyP
Richard P
Jon S
Geoff G
Fletch
Paul S
Mat Porter
Martin W
JMac
Vince
Andy R

Andy_R

+ Neil R

Bert -B

I would be keen to ride there and back if the pace is not too high rob.

mattss

27! I'm gonna need more wine

wilburtrump

Possibly 28...

phil k

see you all on the 8th....

Dan Hall

29 riders all in CCA Blue I hope, make sure you see me before this ride if you need kit. CCA snoods are on special offer, now only £10 but only 7 left in stock and don't forget about the
CCA mudflaps, only 4 sets left, a bargain at £16. Get in quick.

Fletch

Martin, can I bring a guest please ? I have a friend from Middlesborough visiting and he would like to join us. He is a strong rider who will have no problem with the speed or distance. If ok please add Lee Boothby to the list.

James D

It's in my diary....

Martin L

The official badge for all who complete the ride...



Martin L
Tony C
Jess
Nat R
Matt S
Jim
Robert B
Tim A
David N
John C
Stiggers
Steve D
Toma
VCC Keith
Matt Palmer
JeremyP
Richard P
Jon S
Geoff G
Fletch
Paul S
Mat Porter
Martin W
JMac
Vince
Andy R
Neil R
Will
MC
Phil K
Lee Boothby
James D

And here's a little video from last year to set the mood. Here's hoping for the same good weather...



Let's leave at 8.15am. I'll see if we can get coffee at the Three Tuns beforehand.

Diedrick

I'm hoping to join, not 100% sure but put me on the list please. Thanks, Ryan

geoffg

looking forward to this.....fingers crossed for good weather.

Martin L

Here's a refreshed route on RideWithGPS of the full 123 miles;

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24749905

Martin L
Tony C
Jess
Nat R
Matt S
Jim
Robert B
Tim A
David N
John C
Stiggers
Steve D
Toma
VCC Keith
Matt Palmer
JeremyP
Richard P
Jon S
Geoff G
Fletch
Paul S
Mat Porter
Martin W
JMac
Vince
Andy R
Neil R
Will
MC
Phil K
Lee Boothby
James D
Ryan

stiggers

Hi Martin, any 2014, 2015 & 2016 badges left over please??

JonathanS

Weather - bad news: looks like rain; good news: 17mph tail wind all the way

Dan Hall

Showerjackets in all sizes in stock. First come first served at club night.

geoffg

cheery bunch. Guess we'll get wet then.

JonathanS

that charge od and chips in Wells is looking very appealing now...

JeremyP

Martin - is this ride going ahead regardless of the weather?

stiggers

Can we add Guy Thompson to the list please?

Martin L

Stiggers... I'll dig about for old badges.
Jeremy... forecast not bad at the mo. Let's see how it goes closer to the day. It seems warm and tailwind. Potential for epicness if the elements test us.

Remember:
£10 note for the train.
Plenty of food, and drink.
Good lights.
Decent tyres.
A map or way to navigate solo if need be.
A yearning for a little badge.

Martin L
Tony C
Jess
Nat R
Matt S
Jim
Robert B
Tim A
David N
John C
Stiggers
Steve D
Toma
VCC Keith
Matt Palmer
JeremyP
Richard P
Jon S
Geoff G
Fletch
Paul S
Mat Porter
Martin W
JMac
Vince
Andy R
Neil R
Will
MC
Phil K
Lee Boothby
James D
Ryan
Martin's mate Phil and 3 friends
Guy Thompson

geoffg

38 riders!!!!!! awesome.

JonathanS

@Martin L don't forget gears!