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Shelton - there was a pair of black sunglasses on the signing-on table in the hall afterwards, didn't notice a brand on them- I wasn't the last to leave, so I didn't see if they got claimed, but they may be with the signing-on kit..?
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It'll be interesting to see how the results pan out over the next few days - I didn't get the qualification text (or medal!) on the day, but the official results show that I qualified (just!)... Also just had an apologetic email from the organizers (…
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Thank very much to all the marshalls, timekeepers, sign-placers and tea-makers; it felt very decadent to have a dedicated staff for such a small field, and in such atrocious conditions, but I guess it meant people's time travelling up/down wasn't ent…
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Thanks Will, useful pointers. I would say, though- if it was one particular rider complaining about the 9.30 group, I was there and fairly near the back, so had a good view. The group was actually reasonably tidy given the surprisingly large turn ou…
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"Dig out those long sleeves again.."? From what I remember David, they didn't get put away much even in the 'strong' Mallorca sun..! You might want to bring your full aero-parka today, see you in a bit!
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Good Luck Adam - show Wiggins how he should have done it! #Pulls duvet over head and goes back to sleep#
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The lure of Blue Egg sausage rolls has got too much for me - I'll be on for at least one cafe, should hop on around Anstey - see you in a bit...
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My initial foray into the world of racing was a little less auspicious than Jenny or Lillie's, but really enjoyed/tortured myself. First few laps I was surprised that it wasn't harder, then after a botched corner I came off the back a bit and suddenl…
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Hi Peter, I can always use an extra pair of Xpresso 2's please, I'm still down a pair after going through a stage of breaking them (strangely only the right-hand side pedals). See you at club night. Cheers, Dave.
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No, I didn't get in either, although Jenny did for a change! I'd be up for a team place if there's any available this year please? Cheers, Dave.
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Hello! I aspire to be there at midday- I'm going to head up in that direction, but don't wait for me if I'm not there- I'll make a judgement as to how slippy it is en route; it's starting to thaw down here, but it can be grim up north...
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Hoping to join you tomorrow- weather's looking ok at the moment, as well. Jenny's birthday tomorrow, so feel free to join us for a celebratory drink afterwards...
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Sounds great - I may meet you in Walkern. (Certainly too warm for tights...)
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The Puckeridge roundabout isn't too bad, but its not great - there is actually a subway that goes under the A10 and down a tarmac bridleway as an alternative if you don't fancy it, but then you still have to cross the A120 - personally I tend to stic…
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4 degrees, heavy rain... If you insist....
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Ride of the Two Dave's: Bit thin on the ground numbers-wise this week, think there must have been something exciting on telly... However, an impressive ratio of Dave's to non-Dave's riding made up for the shrunken peloton. Knowing that my geographica…
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Looking good - the only thing is, I don't seem to be on the list - I received the booking confirmation email, but did I not make the cut..? Cheers, Dave.
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Gents, Good to bump into some of you briefly on the mean streets of Nice last night, hope you had a good night... Thanks for a brilliant week- a truly epic adventure, that must have pushed most of us to our limits at points (or if it didn't, you did…
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'Packing'????? Toothbrush and some chammy cream is all I need...
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Thanks to all the timers and helpers - sorry for the hectic/almost late start, I'll sort it out next week! Pete - get Matt on the beetroot juice, it'll do far more for him than any chainset... ;-) Cheers, Dave.
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Hi Mark, I don't need to be on the list please- I'm going to join Jenny in nearby hotel Windsor on Saturday, as we're staying till Monday night... Cheers, Dave.
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Happy with either...
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Brilliant, thanks gents! I think you can get away with two people, but if none of us are particularly confident in the role (and I'm not!), then 3 is probably optimum... And the weather doesn't look too thrilling later on, so I'm not feeling like I'm…
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I should be along tonight hopefully, as timekeeping tomorrow - see if the legs have recovered since Sunday, or I get dropped in the first mile... Cheers, Dave.
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The official times and photo's are up:http://results.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/2015/"> Generously, they've given me 12 seconds back to take it back to 4h48 (as my Garmin said), as well as 2 years off my age... Have to say, it may not have been t…
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Brilliant day out, after the apocalyptic conditions of last year! Other than the 3 hours sleep (part of my preparations involved spending part of the night drifting in a small boat in the Olympic pool, but that's another story...),I think I benefite…
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Great weekend, thanks for your hospitality and routes Geoff! Pretty full-on rides, particularly Saturday - I was ticking off a fair number of hills we did in the 100 greatest climbs book, which rubber-stamps the calibre of the ride - I didn't even re…
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Any chance you could whisper me your mobile number please Geoff? If for any reason I get up earlier than expected, I'll ring and come and find you all at the pub, otherwise, I'll see you when you get back. Have a good ride tomorrow, see you at some p…