Author Topic: [HAMR] February 10th (Read 7252 times)

Nuncio · « **on:** 10 February, 2015, 05:45:50 am »

As no-one seemed to object yesterday.

3 minutes ago

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Steve Abraham is setting off for the day on his 2015 record attempt.

Marmitegeoff · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 February, 2015, 05:54:21 am »

Tracker fired up heading north on A5. GO STEVE.

jamesld8 · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 February, 2015, 07:13:23 am »

Quote from: Nuncio on 10 February, 2015, 05:45:50 am

As no-one seemed to object yesterday.

3 minutes ago
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Steve Abraham is setting off for the day on his 2015 record attempt.

whilst a lot of Audax posts seem to be an arena for insomniacs the TG forum offers an opportunity for the early risers

--GO NUNCIO GO

I can anticipate quite a competition for the 31 Dec entry first posting

Nuncio · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 February, 2015, 07:48:12 am »

Quote from: Marmitegeoff on 10 February, 2015, 05:54:21 am

Tracker fired up heading north on A5. GO STEVE.

Then south to Buckingham and a general Marsh Gibbon direction before veering south east. But as his calendar suggests a Gloucester bed tonight, there's still hope for an outward bound MG.

Somnolent · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 February, 2015, 08:13:36 am »

Definitely looks like an end to the Marsh Gibbon drought.

clarion · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 February, 2015, 08:15:50 am »

I'm sure the Gibbon will be pleased.

Go Steve!

T42 · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 February, 2015, 08:34:32 am »

Crossed my mind that we're talking of Steve now as if he's the n° 9 bus: no longer marvelling at what he's doing but just wondering where he's going.

Every single day he's out there is bloody wonderful. I wish I had a tenth of the stamina.

Datameister · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 February, 2015, 09:02:19 am »

Quote from: PpPete on 10 February, 2015, 08:13:36 am

Definitely looks like an end to the Marsh Gibbon drought.

Looks like a double Marsh Gibbon loop. Mr Teethgrinder, you are spoiling us.

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 February, 2015, 09:37:36 am »

Why do I have the urge to scratch my armpit?

simonp · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 February, 2015, 09:40:55 am »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 10 February, 2015, 09:37:36 am

Why do I have the urge to scratch my armpit?

Infected sweat gland?

Nuncio · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 February, 2015, 09:48:34 am »

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steve abraham ‏@steve_abraham74 12m12 minutes ago

Double #MarshGibbon maneuvre to do enough miles for #wetherspoons brekky and dodge traffic in #Wheatly #oxfordshire

Climberruss · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 February, 2015, 10:06:17 am »

We're honoured - a DOUBLE Gibbon!!

Wascally Weasel · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 February, 2015, 10:34:57 am »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 10 February, 2015, 09:37:36 am

Why do I have the urge to scratch my armpit?

Because it's Funky Gibbon?

notlobgp14 · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 February, 2015, 11:50:22 am »

Quote from: Datameister on 10 February, 2015, 09:02:19 am

Quote from: PpPete on 10 February, 2015, 08:13:36 am
Definitely looks like an end to the Marsh Gibbon drought.

Looks like a double Marsh Gibbon loop. Mr Teethgrinder, you are spoiling us.

The Double Gibbon today could possibly have extended the rules of Gibbonism. To be doubles, triples etc. they would need to be done consecutively. A Double, Single will be a loop on the out with a pass through on the way home.

Climberruss · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 February, 2015, 12:38:44 pm »

Quote from: notlobgp14 on 10 February, 2015, 11:50:22 am

A Double, Single will be a loop on the out with a pass through on the way home.

The permutations are endless. I suppose a double, double therefore (2:2) should be known as a Desmond?

Vince · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 February, 2015, 12:43:29 pm »

I'm not sure, but Steve might be going for the double of Marsh Gibbon and Malmesbury in one ride.

Jaded · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:04:34 pm »

I see no reason why that shouldn't happen. Particularly as he has just exercised the "Avoid Swindon" manoeuvre.

tonyh · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:07:41 pm »

Has the Double Gibbon disappeared from the track??

Vince · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:11:41 pm »

I think there is a maximum number of track points downloaded, so the route becomes simplified as the day goes on.

tonyh · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:13:24 pm »

Thanks Vince, I'll stop worrying!

Ivan · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:32:35 pm »

Quote from: Vince on 10 February, 2015, 02:11:41 pm

I think there is a maximum number of track points downloaded, so the route becomes simplified as the day goes on.

I'm testing a way round this, by saving the track points to a gpx file throughout the day - you can preview this here:
http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?lnk=http://audaxclubhackney.co.uk/tg/Steve_Abraham.gpx

Planning to add this to my alternative tracker when I get a chance.

Kim · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:42:10 pm »

Beginning to?

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:51:12 pm »

Strangely, ‘The little book of Mornington Crescent” was co-written by Graeme Garden and Tim Brook-Taylor, while ‘The Funky Gibbon’ was written by Bill Oddie.

Anyone own a trandem?

Ivan · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 February, 2015, 02:57:27 pm »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 10 February, 2015, 02:51:12 pm

Strangely, ‘The little book of Mornington Crescent” was co-written by Graeme Garden and Tim Brook-Taylor, while ‘The Funky Gibbon’ was written by Bill Oddie.

Anyone own a trandem?

Also, Teethgrinder did one PBP on a tridem, as ridden by the Goodies.

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #24 on:** 10 February, 2015, 03:06:02 pm »

The next thing we’ll hear is Kurt’s supporters are singing:-

“Here we come,
Cyclin’ down the street.
We get the funniest looks from
Ev'ry one we meet.”

Riding a pink and white candy-striped fringe Surrey quadricycle borrowed from Disney Resort, with a large “Go Kurt” banner on the rear.

Author Topic: [HAMR] February 10th (Read 7252 times)

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