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yep.
but haran are you ok to play on your knees?

On reflection, I think it'll be more sensible for me to sit this one out. Sorry guys. Lots of summer left though.

Working until 6, but could do Regent's Park. I'm not too fussed about missing nets though as my knees are hurting to the extent that I took the tube this morning - Kidboy style!

Has anybody had experience of getting the train back from Ipswich? Is it massively overcrowded on the trains?

This is London, my friend.

@Oliver Schick, given your conspicuous talent for punning on this forum, I was kind of hoping you picked up on the 'a malaise'/amylase pun and turned this thread into a string of salivary puns.

maybe they were licking your saddle?

I said 'saliva' not 'salvia'

Do you have a brooks saddle by any chance? If you do, it could be that the spitee was trying to polish up your leather in the time honoured way and got disturbed. Either that or they are just a bit disturbed.

Haha, just a bit disturbed methinks.

megalolz it was me, umadbro?

not really. that sucks Haran. some people are just missing something important. it's like the more common thing of kicking wheels out of shape on parked bikes. pure not-for-profit malice.

i'm going Lords on sunday, are you?

Yeah, I can think of worse bodily fluids on a bike. Now, where's the bike porn thread?
Have fun at Lords, v jealous. I'll be getting some miles in before Dunwich.

Earlier today I returned to my bike, to find about a dessert-spoonful of saliva on my saddle. While I'm aware that this could be accidental, I'm led to believe it was a deliberate act, particularly given the location of saliva right in the middle groove of the saddle. Additionally, the Sheffield stand was situated under a roof and it was unlikely that someone spat and it unintentionally landed on my saddle.

Anyway, my bike was locked off Torrington place, next to a lime green SS with white Halo Aerorage wheels and Crank Bros eggbeater. If you're on here did you also have saliva on your saddle or did you possibly spit on my saddle?

I'm aware there's nothing I can do, and there's no need to get in 'a malaise' about it, it just seems inexplicably dickish.

If you're cycling through Essex, then Blackmore Tea Rooms is quite conveniently located. Lots of Sunday runs congregate there. A tad on the expensive for food though.

The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex. CM4 0RL
Tel: 01277 821946

http://www.blackmoretearooms.com/

http://www.lastmanstands.com/

I saw people playing this when I was playing football. 8 a side, several London Leagues. Worth a look?

Thanks for the ride guys, nice to meet everyone. Some good tunes too, particularly the Ultramagnetic MCs just after the ferry. Still got sand in my crevices which needs cleaning out.

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2. dimi3
   
3. HatBeast(from the east)
   
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5. Louis ∆ (hopefully tibbs will bring some more muff for this one)
   
6. Xander
   
7. Pootsmanuva
   
8. Mrx (hopefully no rain this time!)
   
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26. Eyko Sioux + 1 (maybe)
    
27. JAH tim-out-east
    
28. Big Dave
    
29. Little Dave (Booga)
    
30. tnwofor (first time social rider)
    
31. richoking
    
32. Grothendieck
    
33. braker
    
34. CG
    
35. S/J
    
36. EE11
    
37. econodog (maybe)
    
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Hi varno, how much is it for just a front wheel - silver novatec hub, 30mm white machined rim, 2-cross spoke pattern?

I'm out, will hopefully make the Brighton ride in July.

I'm in with a mate from my local CTC touring group. I've disregarded this weight saving notion and will be bringing a rear mudguard and a Berghaus backpack with my office attire in it! Will I be some sort of pariah, or should it be OK?

Also, how fast is 'glacial speed'?

list of whos still up for nets starting next week:
1 Ben
2 Rich
3 Ken (not next week)
4 Haran (probably not next week - need to get to Highgate for 8pm on a folding bike)

Apologies if this is a repost, but this article seemed pertinent to this thread:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/jun/08/fish-swim-riding-bicycles

Are there plans for any more nets this summer?

I'm also keen - I'm gunning for a place in the SL squad after their pathetic batting performance today.

Oh dear OLC!

Most of the commentary on TMS is centred on how to pronounce 'Tharanga Paranavitana' correctly.

Regrettably, I'm out as my back is still playing up. It was indeed cricket related, as fast bowling is about as natural as marrying your cousin.

Are you still OK on numbers for today's nets?

Yeah, injured my back last week,- still getting shooting pains down my right leg. I will confirm whether or not I can make it tomorrow, although I should probably give it a miss if I want to make some forum rides next month.

Velosolo just sorted me out with a few bits - stem, risers, headset and grips. Good service and fast (but not free) delivery - seem like nice people as well. I'd never heard of them before but they have a load of good value parts under their own brand that looks worth trying, and some helpful faq's.

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/

+1, great customer service. Ordered some cogs and lockrings from them which were orginally out of stock, yet they were in regular email contact with me to ensure I received them fairly quickly.

Closest station is Maida Vale - about 5 minutes walk.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=607&q=paddington%20rec&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

^Point B on that link

See you on Wednesday?

We have always depended on the kindness of strangers - basically Rich and I turned up and joined in with some friendly people who had booked the adjacent nets.

The rest of you, HTFU!

Nets are on this week right?

Wed 18th, 8-9pm, Paddington Recreation Ground, everybody of any ability welcome

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