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CCA London Lads Christmas Lunch! Thurs 15th Dec

Martin LMartin L
edited November 2011 in General
Calling all commuters! I've been mentioning to a few of the lads on the train the last few weeks about the idea of a London lunch. So - who's up for it?

I thought Look Mum No Hands would make a good place for it - maybe 'a bit Shoreditch' - but decent pies.

I'm suggesting Thursday 15th Dec or Friday?

The loose agenda would be lunch at LMNH whilst insisting they play the TdF highlights on the big screen, then onto Condor for a mooch around for an xmas pressie to ones self via a few of London's best pubs in the area [on boris bikes?]. Basically, I'll be booking the afternoon off. I could definitely see it all getting a bit Dine Bangla later on.

Of course, CCA non-commuters, out-of-towners and day-trippers most welcome. Maybe cycle down - it's only 43 Earth miles. As are those who just want a pie and then get back to the office.

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  • skeldersskelders
    i'm in!

    can't do the Friday but can do the Thursday :-)
  • phil kphil k
    edited November 2011
    ...and me - i am okay for thurs
  • Adam HAdam H
    edited November 2011
    I'm up for this - but only if you can guarantee Boris won't be joining us.
  • BorisJBorisJ
    What's wrong Adam, you rotter!? Are you just jealous because I triumphed in our last game of wiff waff?!

    I'll be there with Dave - my old school chum - not 'Saturday Jones'.

    We'll be charging our LMNH flagons: the last one to down his ale in one is a bounder. Spillage!
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  • Captain PCaptain P
    always wanted a flagon with Boris
    put me down for the thurs

    tally ho
    James

    PS will be keeping my pants on though
  • geoffggeoffg
    I'll be in Durham sorry to miss this ..sounds like fun...have a good one
  • James DJames D
    Sounds great - never been to LMNH so sounds like a great venue. Get yer skinnies and white pumps on!

    I can do both days
  • Richard M.Richard M.
    IN....Thursday looks best on the grounds that it's best to have a hang over on your employers time!

    Richard
  • Martin LMartin L
    Great stuff. So - let's call it Thursday 15th Dec, from 1pm. I think everyone so far OK with that day.

    A recent little video on LMNH here. Sam King [CCC] told me two of the three owners are from Ashwell. Maybe we can get a discount!?

    I might cycle in on that day if the weather's OK. Anyone wanting to do the same - note my offices are nearby to safely stow yer bike til later on 7pm+ train: or another day.
  • AdamChallisAdamChallis
    Company Xmas party that evening - LMNH a good primer! I'm in sans DJ.

    Adam
  • geoffggeoffg
    Think one of the owners is a schoolfriend of Peter Lewis (son of Hugh Lewis who ran Parade House antiques/pine stripping). they tried out the Tacx I-Magic when we ran it for an open day years ago and he joined the club temporarily later moving to London and racing on Herne Hill velodrome.
    At least when I recently spoke to him (sorry can't remember name) he told me about his cafe for cyclists. Course..could be a different cafe. Hope that helps.
  • Robbie LRobbie L
    Sounds a plan Stan.
  • tducketttduckett
    a bit like Adam and also sans DJ I'm in town for my wifes office party. will try to organise it so I can join you.

    I see they brew their own beer called slag and have a fridge packed with Belgian ales.
    Sarah's career prospects may take a tumble!
  • Robbie LRobbie L
    Looking a bit problematic at the mo.
    Will update later in the week
  • Forum Admin [Martin]Forum Admin [Martin]
    Robbie - I hope you can make lunch - or later on, nearby.

    Fellas - I thought I'd put together a loose agenda. I might flesh it out a bit more once I can focus again after Saturday's wrestle with a keg of Titanic. Women and children first!

    I'm suggesting gathering at LMNH at 1pm.

    Then, sometime after, a meander around some of the nearby finest pubs in London - if not Britain. As well as mosey into Condor. Beware that ale and testosterone can loosen wallets! Anyone joining later on - give me a call to see where we are. We won't be far from Clerkenwell/KingsX.

    I'm thinking of these sorta locations.

    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
    http://www.pubs.com/main_site/pub_details.php?pub_id=154

    Ye Olde Mitre
    http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=243&itemid=383&task=View

    Ye Olde Condor Cycles
    http://www.condorcycles.com/

    Jerusalem Tavern
    http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/london/default.htm

    The Hand & Shears
    http://www.pubs.com/main_site/pub_details.php?pub_id=105

    Viaduct Tavern [to visit the downstairs Victorian prison cells]
    http://www.pubs.com/main_site/pub_details.php?pub_id=238

    Might cycle in to London, in the morning, after rush hour.
  • Martin LMartin L
    Nice one MC. If you're closer 2pm - we'll likely still be at LMNH.

    Looking forward to playing "Blind Man's Rapha" with you in Condor. Put on a blindfold - run headlong into the Rapha aisle or where they keep all their nice range of handlebars - and see what falls into your hands and then watch as your bank account magically disappears.

    mobile: 07977 652 247
  • geoffggeoffg
    is the aim to win or lose this one Martin? :-)
  • James DJames D
    looking forward to it Martin and the choice of venues is well choice. need to start a book on who will get over excited and go home with new hoops or better :) i need some socks. i always need some socks when there is a bike shop in sight...
  • Captain PCaptain P
    I am looking to be there between 1 and 2pm
    will leave the credit card at home to be on the safe side
    but getting an off peak train ticket,
    I am sure 7pm will come quickly.

    See you there
  • phil kphil k
    i unfortunately now have a 'late lunch' appointment with clients - will try and catch up with you chaps later in the afternoon.
  • Martin LMartin L
    It'd be good to see you Phil - just bring yer clients along - we'll behave ourselves. *ahem*

    Righto - I've booked a table for 8 [I appreciate people are coming/going - I'm sure 8 will be fine]. Booked under "Cycle Club Ashwell" from 1pm.

    Map link here

    See you later - there, or in one of the nearby pubs, 07977 652 247

    Looking forward to it!

    Martin
  • Robbie LRobbie L
    Deffo no for me. Domestic not work.
    Jess having work bash too... kids needing taxi rides everywhere etc
    Big shame....

    But have a great time boys!
  • Adam HAdam H
    I will be there, but due to my board's wholly unreasonable insistence that I formally account for some of my recent activities, I'm likely to be at least 30 mins late.

    Hopefully, I won't miss the all-important lining of the stomach phase.
  • Martin LMartin L
    No problemo Adam. We will watch you eating your pie while drinking the house Slag beer.

    The Mitre pub does a good selection of beige food: pork pies, sausage rolls, toasties if we need to top up later.
  • Martin LMartin L
    Friedlander is already there! He's mad fer it. Knocking on the door to be let in, in a Bradley wiggins stylee.
  • ScouseChrisScouseChris
    have a good one chaps!!!

    get your 'gearing' right- 4x1 i reckon

    4 beers an hour nice steady spin followed by some interval shots and a massive sprint finish with wind behind!!

    partttyyyyy!
  • geoffggeoffg
    ditto lads.........party well...with you inSpiritus
  • Forum Admin [Martin]Forum Admin [Martin]
    James And co. We are carriage 3. With Stella.
  • geoffggeoffg
    edited December 2011
    in spiritus sanctus...lost in transit..a sobering thought, holy spirit or no
  • AdamChallisAdamChallis
    Martin,

    Well organised - many thanks.

    Trust all went well after I left you in the dungeons of The Strand.

    Adam
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