Author Topic: Willy Warmer 2018 (Read 10975 times)

Manotea · « **on:** 12 December, 2017, 10:55:29 am »

Same time, same channel, same "no mod cons" luxury accomodation!

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Martin · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 December, 2017, 09:16:07 am »

I'm in

telstarbox · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 December, 2017, 10:05:11 am »

Why is it called that?

Martin · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 December, 2017, 11:23:24 am »

Because it's in winter and is organised by Willysden CC

citoyen · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 December, 2017, 11:47:45 am »

I would question the use of the word 'warmer' though...

Really wanted to do this one after my prematurely aborted attempt last year but I'm not free that day. Damn.

telstarbox · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 December, 2017, 12:01:44 pm »

Quote from: Martin on 13 December, 2017, 11:23:24 am

Because it's in winter and is organised by Willysden CC

Ah!

whosatthewheel · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 December, 2017, 03:19:17 pm »

I'm in*

* subject to weather on the day

Redlight · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 December, 2017, 10:40:12 pm »

It is a lovely ride - but not for me this year

TigaSefi · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 December, 2017, 09:30:44 am »

Quote from: Redlight on 28 December, 2017, 10:40:12 pm

It is a lovely ride - but not for me this year

Or next year?

David H · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 January, 2018, 03:55:28 pm »

I'm in

TigaSefi · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 January, 2018, 12:43:42 am »

Booked my place tonight on a whim. Will check the weather closer to the date.

Thing2 · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 January, 2018, 07:36:39 pm »

Spots have been booked for the Things. There's still a chance for the cold/cough to make another resurgence, or for us to pick up yet a different bug though....

Manotea · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 January, 2018, 01:12:26 am »

Fingers crossed we shall all make it!

(... and will be great to see you again

)

TigaSefi · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 January, 2018, 08:16:17 pm »

Think this event will definitely live up to its name as a willy warmer!

. That's me riding with no exposed skin again. Full set of beard too!

HK · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 January, 2018, 01:40:21 pm »

No mod cons really means that you don’t get a little hand knitted ‘warmer’ for finishing which you would of course if it was a Wessex event

whosatthewheel · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 January, 2018, 06:20:10 am »

The sun symbol was out all week on Metoffice for saturday. In a turn of fortune, now it looks like not only it will be icy in the morning, but it might rain and snow to add to the fun...

I think I'm out...

TigaSefi · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 January, 2018, 09:15:14 am »

Quote from: whosatthewheel on 19 January, 2018, 06:20:10 am

The sun symbol was out all week on Metoffice for saturday. In a turn of fortune, now it looks like not only it will be icy in the morning, but it might rain and snow to add to the fun...

I think I'm out...

a stunning turnaround in the weather! Ill turn up and see how it is.

whosatthewheel · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 January, 2018, 10:08:54 am »

Quote from: TigaSefi on 19 January, 2018, 09:15:14 am

Quote from: whosatthewheel on 19 January, 2018, 06:20:10 am
The sun symbol was out all week on Metoffice for saturday. In a turn of fortune, now it looks like not only it will be icy in the morning, but it might rain and snow to add to the fun...

I think I'm out...

a stunning turnaround in the weather! Ill turn up and see how it is.

If I was local, I would probably take a decision last minute, but it's 2 hours drive and a 5 AM alarm, so I'll give it a miss

TigaSefi · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 January, 2018, 10:10:59 am »

Quote from: whosatthewheel on 19 January, 2018, 10:08:54 am

Quote from: TigaSefi on 19 January, 2018, 09:15:14 am
Quote from: whosatthewheel on 19 January, 2018, 06:20:10 am
The sun symbol was out all week on Metoffice for saturday. In a turn of fortune, now it looks like not only it will be icy in the morning, but it might rain and snow to add to the fun...

I think I'm out...

a stunning turnaround in the weather! Ill turn up and see how it is.

If I was local, I would probably take a decision last minute, but it's 2 hours drive and a 5 AM alarm, so I'll give it a miss

Fair enough. I has an hour drive

Fohat · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 January, 2018, 01:27:18 pm »

Have been looking forward to my first audax all week. Weather been looking good for last 5 days. Nearly choked on my porridge this morning when I saw the totally revised weather forecast. Will do cold and dark, but not absolutely drenched and cold and dark. Waiting til morning to decide, but pretty fed up right now.

jules97 · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 January, 2018, 01:32:15 pm »

Hello All - I assume you are all referring to the (wildly inaccurate) BBC forecast? I have been reliably informed that TimeAndDate.com is a much more accurate source.

Not looking too bad tomorrow, according to them: https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/@7291951/hourly

I'm definitely in!

JohnL · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 January, 2018, 01:56:35 pm »

It is going to be a damp start, even according to time and date... but meh, it’s only weather.

Should be drier later on all forecasts. I’ve seen worse.

John

jules97 · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 January, 2018, 02:00:14 pm »

Time and Date = Drizzle
BBC = Heavy Rain
$:-\$

whosatthewheel · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 January, 2018, 02:08:15 pm »

I was referring to the Metoffice... to which most sites refer to. There are other sources and I am sure dateandtime use second hand sources.

One would like to hope the Metoffice has the most reliable information, otherwise they might as well shut it down

Bagman · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 January, 2018, 02:47:02 pm »

Route tweaked - combination of wet & dry routes.
Good test for my new waterproof mitts