Author Topic: Up for a ride? (Read 10124 times)

WillC · « **Reply #25 on:** 07 October, 2015, 02:13:20 pm »

Lucky us, looks like the weather Gods have seen fit to throw a high pressure system right in the middle of what's left of hurricane Joaquin. Splitting it right down the middle and leaving us with a nice Autumn day.
I'd like to encourage every that's on the fence about joining this ride to come out. This will probably be the last nice ride weather wise before the cold sets in and the clocks rollback. This ride is a fair distance but as flat as they come.
Jon and Brian are in, turns out it's Dave's birthday so he's out. Robert said he'd be driving in from Mowbray and Alan is a maybe. Decent size group, anyway back to the point don't miss out, you'll regret it.

Will

Marco Stefano · « **Reply #26 on:** 10 October, 2015, 05:37:34 pm »

Will, I hope to join you in Oxborough but will see how I feel in the morning - I have a cold and it is knocking me out a bit, so might just trundle around Ely. Weather looks okay, so hope you have a good ride.

WillC · « **Reply #27 on:** 10 October, 2015, 09:50:58 pm »

Quote from: Marco Stefano on 10 October, 2015, 05:37:34 pm

Will, I hope to join you in Oxborough but will see how I feel in the morning - I have a cold and it is knocking me out a bit, so might just trundle around Ely. Weather looks okay, so hope you have a good ride.

It'll be nice to have you again Marco if you can make it. If you can't I hope you feel better soon.

Will

Marco Stefano · « **Reply #28 on:** 12 October, 2015, 12:52:14 pm »

I woke up feeling roughly okay and rode out into Norfolk by Fuego. I found a bunch of recumbent miscreants a couple of miles east of Oxborough, and followed them to a disappointing pub visit (with miniscule mackerel pate & toast portion for one of the number), apart from some excellent fruit cake and butter brought by another rider - top planning, that man. Whilst in the pub garden we were photographed and promised apples by a woman with worryingly multicoloured clothing who claimed to have a lucky jacket, but we left before she could accost us with said apples; possible lucky escape.

BHPC members in the group used the Wereham bypass for impromptu training and buggered off out of sight at warp speed. Having caught up (well, they waited a long time), we then sampled a roadside sugar beet and pronounced it sugary (yes, really), and I left the ride proper to follow my old commuting route across the fens.

95km for me, and glad I went, although I seem to be paying for it today with a headache. Thanks for organising, Will.

WillC · « **Reply #29 on:** 13 October, 2015, 04:41:20 pm »

What a group. Alan, Rob, Rich drove in from a far distance to join Jon, Brian, Shahbaz and I. Marco joined us enroute just before we reached Oxborough. This is the largest group we've had and they picked the perfect ride to show up. Every mile seemed to raise the temperature outside and the laughs amongst the group. Rich even afforded us a laugh as a pretty lady said hello he saw fit to lay his bike on its side. I think I'll find a better place to stop for a snack next time we head out this way. They were friendly but we had to sit outside due to booking and the prices were a touch high. We were blessed with long straight roads on the way back home along with beautiful weather. Hats off to Shahbaz for taking his first ride of the year on a DF and doing 55 miles. Thanks again to Rob, Alan,and Rich for driving in and everyone else for attending.
https://youtu.be/BlrNU7RQpME

WillC · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 October, 2015, 12:43:09 pm »

We have another ride coming up on the 25th. It will be hosted by Alan Goodman starting at 0900. It's starting in Hemel Hempstead so those of you down South that can't make it to our rides in Suffolk here's your chance. I unfortunately can't make it but you will be in good hands. According to Alan the route is a little bumpy but there's beautiful scenery along the way. Alan has inform me he is able to adjust the route if hills will be an issue. There is plently of free parking at the meeting point, along with shops/pubs in case anyone needs to grab a snack for the road. If you need to contact Alan let me know.
So 0900 on the 25th and here's the route.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3490585

cycleman · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 October, 2015, 07:03:48 pm »

Just in range 😀 . I would be happy to slow you all down .... Oh I mean join this ride ☺

Canardly · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 October, 2015, 08:40:35 pm »

A little bumpy

thats twin peaks that is..........ponders new chainset......

WillC · « **Reply #33 on:** 30 October, 2015, 04:51:11 pm »

Getting in a metric century with Dave this weekend on a ride to Denver. The vitals are below if anyones interested.
Meeting point: Isleham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5RY
Sunday 1st of Nov at 0900
Route planned
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/3314841-denver-or-bust/

WillC · « **Reply #34 on:** 05 November, 2015, 11:24:43 pm »

Met up with Dave for what was suppose to be 60 miles. It turned into 72 for me and 81 for him. We set out with the sun on our faces, but that soon changed as we hit the Fens which the fog had thoroughly blanketed. We reached the Denver Complex in good time. I wish the video was better but it was just too foggy. We stopped for tea and cake at Denver Golf course where we met a nice DF rider who said he lived in Sedge Fen. We followed him toward what we thought was Sedge Fen which took us off our planned route but with the promise of seeing some new roads we hadn't used before. There must of been a misunderstanding because we were headed toward Swaffham not Sedge Fen. After a fair bit of unplanned climbing we had added 12 miles to my trip and 21 to David's. Talk about being taken for a ride. Lesson learned, hope you in enjoy the video anyway.

https://youtu.be/3DFv14OA2dE

Vs4b · « **Reply #35 on:** 06 November, 2015, 08:16:42 pm »

I was one of the two riders (silver van nic) leaving the golf club as some of your group arrived. Not nice weather!

Canardly · « **Reply #36 on:** 06 November, 2015, 09:03:28 pm »

Still enjoy the vids Will keep 'em coming.

WillC · « **Reply #37 on:** 15 December, 2015, 08:24:43 pm »

pictures from 2015's rides

https://youtu.be/BRDYZp1ZRdY

WillC · « **Reply #38 on:** 08 July, 2016, 10:00:29 am »

Looks like Dave and I are off for a long one on Sunday, as always it's and open invitation. There isn't much climbing besides the odd foothill here and there otherwise just lot of open road. Hope to see you there. All the details are listed below.

Meeting on Sunday the 10th of July @0845ish
Isleham recreation center, which has plenty of free parking
32 Mill St, Isleham, Ely CB7 5RY

map link here: https://www.bikemap.net/en/route/363797 ... r-complex/

RichForrest · « **Reply #39 on:** 08 July, 2016, 11:23:19 am »

Can't make this weekend and will have to get back over sometime again.
We are booked into the campsite at Isleham for the Mildenhall weekend though

WillC · « **Reply #40 on:** 08 July, 2016, 12:31:25 pm »

Coming out for our one day wonder huh?
Let me know if you want to ride out anywere.

RichForrest · « **Reply #41 on:** 08 July, 2016, 12:50:07 pm »

Yes

Thought we'd support it anyway.
We're booked for the Sat/Sun nights and riding onwards the week after.
See on the other thread that JJ is also booked there. Joan and TJ were thinking about it so may be up for a ride out (I'll ask them tomorrow if they don't see this)

WillC · « **Reply #42 on:** 12 July, 2016, 08:53:47 pm »

First let me start by saying thanks to our guest rider Alan for driving in from Luton to join Dave and I. I'm always pleasantly surprised to see a new face and this was no exception.
I should have known I was in for trouble as I left the house with only my rear brake working at 40%. I left it to get to the meeting point on time, which was soon fixed with the assistance of Alan before we set off. The weather wasn't half bad except for bit of wind which is to be expected on the Fen. I didn't make the full 60 miles thanks to the spokes on my rear wheel popping like they were in a bag in the microwave 20 miles in. My own fault, when I built the wheel up I should have put in new ones instead of being cheap and using spokes over 16 years old. According to Dave it was a lucky escape from the headwind He and Alan faced the 30 miles back around to the start.
Well, this is just the start a nice set of rides before the cold is upon us again. Hope you enjoy the video, and remember it's just of the first 20 miles. Thanks for watching.

https://youtu.be/3nBp86HlXYQ

WillC · « **Reply #43 on:** 26 December, 2016, 05:42:44 am »

Here we go again. Looks to be a fairly decent turn out as well, which I have to say I'm a bit surprised about for a January. Looks like 3 to 5 may be joining from the BHPC forum and another four from CTC as it stands.

Details
Time: Jan 15th 1000 show, which should give those driving in time and those riding in more than 15 miles daylight to work with.
I'm happy to do 0900 but if everyone want to set off after a hot drink the Udder room opens at 1000. What everyones preference?
Location: Starting at the much loved Udder room. The Udder Room, Forelock and Load, Church Road, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
Routing: Map is courtesy of Hoarder, thank you Sir. https://goo.gl/maps/mdx7FCPRBMm

I can't see the weather as of yet but like I said before barring icy roads or heavy rains the ride will proceed but we can make that call closer to the day. As always if there are any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Happy Holidays all,
Will

WillC · « **Reply #44 on:** 29 December, 2016, 04:41:45 pm »

The original routing was only for 17 miles, the new map is 26ish miles.

https://goo.gl/maps/xFMhxDu9tor

WillC · « **Reply #45 on:** 14 January, 2017, 02:32:07 pm »

Looking rough tomorrow, but I'll be in Barrow shortly before 10. I intended to ride as long as the roads aren't icy.

Will, out.

WillC · « **Reply #46 on:** 02 October, 2017, 09:14:59 pm »

Lights out and away we go!
Back to the same ole bad habits, we're off again this Sunday.
Show time will be 0830 for a 0900 push off.
I've been informed by Brian there is ample free parking at the starting point listed on the ride directions.
Our mid ride stop appears to be Saffron Bicicletta con cafe, a place most of us have beentaling about riding to for quite a while. Nice choice there Brian.
https://www.biciclettavelo.com/
As always all are welcome and please feel free to contact me for any question or concerns. There may be a few minor changes in route on the day but that will be down to our ride host Brian. Hope to see you all there.

https://goo.gl/maps/wGRMTXWF6kr

Will

WillC · « **Reply #47 on:** 06 October, 2017, 12:39:04 pm »

Parking update:
The cafe - not open until 10:30am
Car parking - this will have to be nearby (100 meters) at Dunsbridge Turnpike outside the Green Man pub

All other details remain the same to avoid confusing people - we can still meet outside the gates of the Wayvale garden centre with our bikes and at the same time i.e. 8:30 for 9:00am depart.

Sorry for not checking the Garden centre cafe opening times before.

WillC · « **Reply #48 on:** 24 October, 2017, 01:26:57 pm »

Another great ride in the books. Everything was perfect in my estimation. Starting with great company thx to Jon, Brian, David, and Alan and Nigel for making long drive for the ride. We were even given a day that improved as the ride went along. I don't think we set any land speed records on this one but if there's a record for enjoyment I'd cast a ballot for us.
We set off from Shepreth on to Bicicletta De Cafe in Saffron Waldon where we were joined by Brians wife for a nice break before heading back. Oh, I best not forget to thank Brians wife for the lovely tea cake which made for the perfect excuse to stop alone the way but really for my legs to recover after some bad gear changes, lol. Good times as always, until next time.

https://youtu.be/TSGnqUfBYmA

WillC · « **Reply #49 on:** 24 October, 2017, 01:28:57 pm »

Finer details as promised.
The route is estimating roughly a 90 minute ride so setting off at 9 is touch early but between pull ups, cake breaks and touring the Sluice I reckon that'll cover the extra 35 to 40 minutes we have to waste until the Jenyns Arms opens at noon. I think thats sound planning if there is such a thing with planning a ride. The last time I tried this my spokes on my rear wheel started popping like popcorn. There's free parking at Scampers and plenty of it so no worries there. Ok, less blah blah blah and more DETAILS!

DETAIL:
meeting time Sunday the 29th of Octobrer at 0900
parking location Northfield Business Park, Northfield Rd, Soham, Ely CB7 5UE, UK
planned route https://goo.gl/maps/UDvHt2Mg6422
Jenyns Arms http://www.jenynsarms.com/

As always if there are any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Will