weather looks variable , but probably best on Sunday
winter bikes, winter pace, winter distance
so steady as she goes, aerobic spinning order of the day
35 to 40 miles at 15 -16 mph
a few more lost boys perhaps ?
Has the lack of carbs destroyed your brain cells
there be no rules on the Black Pig !
the debate on mudguards continues ( optional I think you will find )
too graphic to post here
No sprinting as the green jersey is now won for 2014.......grazie per essermi stata vicina, grazie, grazie
( recent ringer only a small annual total and still only a Sargent )
So will pretty polly be on deck ?
Captain on his metal tractor
Merely guidelines, if you will, otherwise complete anarchy reigns
N.b there is mention within the code of Parlee, not exchanging views under a truce, but of exchanging large sums of treasure for American precious metals.
Sprinters jersey duly won by the Grimsby Grinder, Tony the Bullet probably second, Pete Nowhere was nowhere.
Polly may be recuperating from his birthday bash on Saturday night or dead and nailed to the perch.
The celebrations and weekend starts here...Pass the grog and Trill....!!
Who can the Lost Boy Pirate be? Who is returning to Neverland? Last week it was Tri Steve, exchanging running around for a place at the oars ...and Lawyer John, returned from several voyages on the 9am Flying Dustman (in dry dock last week, apparently) Is it Cut Throat Jake, after several months of 'fixing his fence post'? Pete Nowhere, perhaps? And where is No Nonsense Nick now winter approaches? So many missing crew....the Black Pig welcomes you all back with open oars.... ....come take a turn on the front and shelter our returning Cap'n, lately back from distant shores... 'What shores?', I hear you ask and a pint of grog is my instant reply! Don't mind if I do!
Ahoy fellow fat burners
A full crew of 14 to see the return of CTJ
He only gets 30 yards before 2 punctures
Team car turns up to save the day - in his new machine as well
Takes the tubes as a fee and no tire levels in sight.
I think 38 miles at a flat 16.2mph, all a steady spin
Captain planning a few events for coming retirement
Boys coffee mornings, Friday night pint, captains curry all to come
Keep watching
Iron maiden was fine for the pace
( bring your real winter bikes )
No sprinting until spring , so Pete no points is still nowhere
All good fun
Even the Orange paleo parrot with a hang over on deck
Just Nick as the last lost boy
Gorgeous day to be roaming the villages with everybody (except us) out in Sunday best Enjoyed the impromptu Remembrance service too, although I've no idea where we were at that point Passed at least 3 bunches from Cambridge CC - none was q as tidy as the Blue Train, it has to be said
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Pirates Winter Code:-
Time to slow the Black Pig down from ramming speed to all ahead slow, 15-16 knots depending on conditions
Fit 'guards to your winter steeds (see Club Run Guidelines if in doubt, Cap'n)
No shirking in the group (see Club Run Guidelines if in doubt, Cap'n), all have a pull on the oars at the front of the ship
Sprints don't count in the winter (except by the Cap'n's special decree, typically if he has his nose in front - see previous point)
Bring some bird seed for the ship's parrot
Enjoy the banter and company - let's have some fun!
Dutch Dutch
there be no rules on the Black Pig !
the debate on mudguards continues ( optional I think you will find )
too graphic to post here
No sprinting as the green jersey is now won for 2014.......grazie per essermi stata vicina, grazie, grazie
( recent ringer only a small annual total and still only a Sargent )
So will pretty polly be on deck ?
Captain on his metal tractor
its all there to see
CP
Photo not changed back yet .... be patient
Do you imply I speak Dutch Dutch?
These be not rules, Cap'n, but the Pirates' Code.
Merely guidelines, if you will, otherwise complete anarchy reigns
N.b there is mention within the code of Parlee, not exchanging views under a truce, but of exchanging large sums of treasure for American precious metals.
Sprinters jersey duly won by the Grimsby Grinder, Tony the Bullet probably second, Pete Nowhere was nowhere.
Polly may be recuperating from his birthday bash on Saturday night or dead and nailed to the perch.
The celebrations and weekend starts here...Pass the grog and Trill....!!
Dutchie.
Plenty of birthday isotonic carbo drinks this evening. Mostly from Belgium...what a country...cycling and beer!
A Pale Paleo night. Might still be up to watch the sunrise riders in the moonlight...
More of the same tomorrow, a true athlete's diet
FD
Warmed up for tomorrow with a steady, solo 30-mile fat-burner into the hills south of Hitchin....
.....Just in case tonight's intake of grog proves debilitating.....
..now for a slice of birthday cake.....aka A Long John Sliver....
May see you in the morning!
FD
The pig full of true athletes ( that need you leading out )
So bring the bulk along, before it all goes !
Nice and easy, captain on the iron maiden
Jet lag slowly going, need some fresh air
See you all tomorrow
Bring a poppy
CP
Keep your good eye out for him
Flat route, 15 to 16 mph
CP
Scupper me skull & crossbones!
Who can the Lost Boy Pirate be?
Who is returning to Neverland?
Last week it was Tri Steve, exchanging running around for a place at the oars
...and Lawyer John, returned from several voyages on the 9am Flying Dustman (in dry dock last week, apparently)
Is it Cut Throat Jake, after several months of 'fixing his fence post'?
Pete Nowhere, perhaps?
And where is No Nonsense Nick now winter approaches?
So many missing crew....the Black Pig welcomes you all back with open oars....
....come take a turn on the front and shelter our returning Cap'n, lately back from distant shores...
'What shores?', I hear you ask and a pint of grog is my instant reply! Don't mind if I do!
The Really Flying Tonight Dutchman
No affence , no more posts, no more digs
Can it be true ?
The black pig has many surprises
Davey jones returns from the deep !
2 bells and very un-Paleo!
Looks like the 9am Sunday Flying Dustman has hit the rocks for a second week
Come join the Black Pig at 9.30am, all welcome
Who is the missing Lost Boy?
Time for bed said Zebeddee
FD
A full crew of 14 to see the return of CTJ
He only gets 30 yards before 2 punctures
Team car turns up to save the day - in his new machine as well
Takes the tubes as a fee and no tire levels in sight.
I think 38 miles at a flat 16.2mph, all a steady spin
Captain planning a few events for coming retirement
Boys coffee mornings, Friday night pint, captains curry all to come
Keep watching
Iron maiden was fine for the pace
( bring your real winter bikes )
No sprinting until spring , so Pete no points is still nowhere
All good fun
Even the Orange paleo parrot with a hang over on deck
Just Nick as the last lost boy
Strike a tune, the pig is on course
CP
Enjoyed the impromptu Remembrance service too, although I've no idea where we were at that point
Passed at least 3 bunches from Cambridge CC - none was q as tidy as the Blue Train, it has to be said
An eclectic crew aboard the Black Pig today
Many Lost Boys returned to the fold - CTJ the main attraction
Glorious sunshine and virtually still conditions were our just rewards
Steady miles and a drop of the Cap'n's magic potion cured the birthday hangover
Stopped in Bassingbourn to allow 2 coach loads of soldiers to dismount. No sign of any Libyans.
Pete Nowhere almost Pete No Longer With Us, as his chain un-shipped crossing the busy A10
A neat cyclo-cross dismount and run with the bike showed his life-saving skills
Stopped to pay our respects at the War Memorial service in Wittlesford
Buzzed by some antique 'planes near Duxford
Mick raised the pace as we neared home, but sprint null and void in winter
The Grimsby Grinder has already taken this year's title - there are no rules but his
Back to the Cap'n's cabin for coffee, hobnobs and tasting session of the aforesaid Potion
Very appetising, all natural ingredients and highly recommended for Paleos and non Paleos. Watch this space.
Thanks to all for a great ride and see you all soon
FD