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just bought a pair of these and really am digging them.
they come up dead small. they're meant to be slim but they're pretty tight.
i rock a 32 in the cotton trousers but got 34's for these.
they are well comfy, look good and have a nice stretch to them.
2 zip pockets is a bonus and they have a wee phone pocket.
in fit they're a slimmer cut than the rapha touring shorts but will wear loads better.
i likes them.

if there is chance of a discount coming i would love some more cotton trousers.
they are also full of win.

I will probably feel like a beer every 20 minutes or so

point noted.

happy birthday mike.
catch you soon mate.

ride back.

I don't think we're going to get 1000 together, quite frankly. I think you've pulled that number out of thin air. :)

thanks oliver, 1000 might be a bit much much but i'm bringing a loaf of bread and a couple of fish so feeding won't be a problem.

lets try 10AM.

^ good work.

hi kate.
don't worry about riding fixed.
the pace will be gentle and no one will get dropped or left.
there will be ladies in attendance.
go on, name on the list.

www.bikeradar.com?

are there any bikes which get sold often on ebay and will be good for the job?

yes plenty.

try here www.ebay.co.uk

I would also suggest the more straight forward route out of town along the A104. It's the Dunwich route and the route we used for the Cambridge College Canter last year so we know it works.

We could put in the High Beach detour (as used by Peter Carter's leaving East London ride), it's nice and there's a tea hut, but the turn off is at the Robin Hood roundabout a bit further up. Beware of following lines on google maps in Epping Forest, they are not all roads, some of them are barely paths.

The DNA path at the end looks like an excellent alternative to the crappy route in using the A10 to cross the M11.

will most likely follow the a104.
will look at the high beech detour next week when i go ride it.

good work sir.
i was thinking maybe 1000 to head out of town.
understand about work, keep us posted.

i'm gonna be sorting a recee for the route on friday 25th if anyone is keen to join.
very casual, pace as suits.
nail down the loose parts of the plan, that sorta thing.

@ modest
what are you rolling on?
i ride 42x17 which is 65 gi or somewhere about.
that will see me up and down most hills pretty comfortably.
come along you'll be perfectly fine.

I will of course turn up completely unprepared and will probably start crying after about 25 miles.

may i suggest the following:

Check over your bike
Make sure it is roadworthy
-Check your tyres for wear and glass/flints/sharp objects
-Pump up the tyres(correctly inflated tyres puncture less)
-Check your lights and batteries (if a night ride)
-Check for loose bolts
-Oil the chain
If you are not mechanically competent, get a friend to help you.
Make sure you do this a couple of days before, not the day of, it'll save you a stressful couple of hours if there is something you need to sort.

Prepare for self-sufficiency
-Bring a spare tube and tube changing tools
-Bring food and water, high energy snacks and fruit
-Bring spare batteries
-Bring extra layers, for if it gets colder
-Bring a rainjacket for if it gets wetter
-Bring a Fully Charged Mobile
-Bring a mapbook

Help out, sound off about hazards and if people have been dropped of the back
Usually if we are riding the first person over a nasty bump or hidden grate, sudden drop, glass, whatever will let those immediately following them now about it by shouting or pointing.

So if you hear about it from the front, pass it back.

Conversely if you see people being dropped off the back, at the lights or because they are slow or having some mechanical difficulties, pass it forward so the people leading the ride know and can take steps to either wait up, slow down or go back and help them out.

Get other peoples mobile numbers
You can collect these in either the numbers thread or at the beginning of the ride, worth having in case you get lost off the back(or front).

Take a few minutes to check out the route
Either from the route posted up or grab a map/cribsheet/directions so if you plan to leave early, arrive late or if you get separated you can get back on to the ride

Be sensible
As with all forum rides we will endeavour to help out any stricken rider with their punctures and mechanical problems but on a large ride this might be difficult.
Do not bring arcane or speciality equipment that needs non standard tools or esoteric knowledge in order to sort out failures and malfunctions.
Of course if you can change a 650 tub in complete darkness in under ten minutes and have all the tools and glues, be my guest.

no one will get dropped or left but if this is your first ride expect to ride 60+ miles, that will involve some preparation and eating.

this ride will be social, steady and relaxed.

oh and there will be beer.

12000 posts on LFGSS.
Fistpump.

shakes head.

i think it might be time to pop my drinks cherry.

some chap on a motorised pushbike, twatting up brixton road and then the a3.
unsafe douchebag.

^ i heard 30% in places

feel the rhythm, feel the ride.

hmm, wonder what my cadence is?

i was thinking about southerly winds today.
damn breezy out there but lovely and sunny.

bit much for the commute.

awesome bike though.
good luck with the sale.

gonna have to miss the first one.
gutted.

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1. Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
   
2. Characterized by or causing hardships or problems
   
   

easy!

the dna path looks awesome.
it even has its own video.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNIo176uws"]YouTube
- DNA Cycle Ride - Cambridge[/ame]