Surrey 60 - (#1) 10-03-12

so meeting wise we just turn up at south clapham tube?

I may turn up for this tomorrow dependent on my knee and Mrs Bobbo ;) however if I do come I may have to drop off the back if the war wound starts acting up. If I come will be SS as I have no other option.

There is nothing even approaching 15% for any sustained distance on this ride. Think 30mi of 2% average more than hard hitting hills. I really think this should be fine for somebody new to this sort of distance, Hinata will make sure that nobody gets left behind or dropped off the back anyway when he does his sweep backs. Always good to have a regroup and breather at the top of any hills too.

The steepest bit is about 12-13% for all of 50m ;) Certainly not a difficult ride, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be far too tired to go dashing off away from anyone

Ada, I don't know what it was but there have been a fair few forumengers with chest infections that have lasted ages. Some have taken months to get over it. Maybe we've evolved our own strain of flu? I blame Wests...

so meeting wise we just turn up at south clapham tube?

Yeah on the edge of the grass just diagonally opposite the tube.

I may turn up for this tomorrow dependent on my knee and Mrs Bobbo ;) however if I do come I may have to drop off the back if the war wound starts acting up. If I come will be SS as I have no other option.

Come along - it's going to be roughly 15miles / 1hr at a time with 15-30mins average rest/drink/food in-between.

^ it is not so much the speed that worries me, it is the prospect of my knee giving up completely!

If I come, do I bring beer?

Don't carry any - there'll be plenty of places to stop as and when. Last thing you need with a gammy knee is extra weight in your bag :)

Got a few good spots in mind - first one is at mile 12 or 13

Figured as much as usual sarcasm gets lost over t'internet! Will text you and let you know what I'll be doing in the morning.

Ada, I don't know what it was but there have been a fair few forumengers with chest infections that have lasted ages. Some have taken months to get over it. Maybe we've evolved our own strain of flu? I blame Wests...

ha, i blame the bridges ride, that's where it started

Room for a small one...?

1. HÏnáta
   
2. IKnowHowToWhistle(?)
   
3. Ada
   
4. Almac68
   
5. ashleyisdabest
   
6. Rod Munch
   
7. Tenderloin
   
8. hairnetic
   

Of course :) anyone's welcome!

Put yourself on't list

I sneaked into the #6 slot ^^ as I think avellana is a confirmed dropout upthread? :)

Sneaky! Missed that completely...

/willnevermakeitasaproofreader

1. HÏnáta
   
2. IKnowHowToWhistle(?)
   
3. Ada
   
4. Almac68
   
5. ashleyisdabest
   
6. Rod Munch
   
7. Tenderloin
   
8. hairnetic
   
9. rob.
   

Everyone had their weetabix this morning?

Patchy sun and low winds predicted. Looking good :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743

No but I've had my bacon sarnie and protein shake ;) see you at the start.

Might also have a bloody Mary before I depart.

No but I've had my bacon sarnie and protein shake ;) see you at the start.

Might also have a bloody Mary before I depart.

Had a pint of chocolate protein shake too, but failed completely on the bacon front. Mérde.. will have to correct that later.. and possibly add cheesy chips.

Bloody mary sounds like a bloody good idea too, if there's a nip in the air later on

Right, time to get out and warm my legs up I think.

See you all in an hour

Whats with all of this protein shake shite before a ride? You're virtually nailling on a bonk or the shits or both! Just ask Scoble and Chainbreaker what happens with a high protein diet before a ride...

Enjoy today guys...looking lovely out there.

Thanks very much for organising and leading this one HÏnáta. The conditions, company and pub stops could hardly have been better. Hope everyone got home ok after the post ride beers... I have been steadily attempting the World 12h Calorie Intake Record ever since.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/156633846

Hey guys, great ride! Feeling pleasently sore today :-) Cheers to Andy for leading us round in fine style.

So, when's the next one? :)