Author Topic: Forumite spotting (Read 591015 times)

TimO · « **Reply #1325 on:** 20 June, 2011, 08:48:31 pm »

Quote from: smurphboy on 20 June, 2011, 09:50:16 am

I was shocked at the number of ambulances I saw on the route. I saw two in 300 yards on the run down off Ditchling to Brighton ...

That's a shame, because once you've done Ditchling, the run from there down to the A27 is quite nice (and then across continuing along Ditchling Road, or at least that's the FNRttC route). On the last FNRttC, I managed to not see another cyclist from there until I got to the Madeira, which wasn't intentional!

I've got no real wish to do the BHF L2B, it just sounds far too busy. The FNRttC equivalent, even with it's much busier numbers these days, is still comparatively easy going.

Adrian · « **Reply #1326 on:** 20 June, 2011, 10:27:28 pm »

Quote from: TimO on 20 June, 2011, 08:48:31 pm

Quote from: smurphboy on 20 June, 2011, 09:50:16 am
I was shocked at the number of ambulances I saw on the route. I saw two in 300 yards on the run down off Ditchling to Brighton ...

That's a shame, because once you've done Ditchling, the run from there down to the A27 is quite nice (and then across continuing along Ditchling Road, or at least that's the FNRttC route). On the last FNRttC, I managed to not see another cyclist from there until I got to the Madeira, which wasn't intentional!

I've got no real wish to do the BHF L2B, it just sounds far too busy. The FNRttC equivalent, even with it's much busier numbers these days, is still comparatively easy going.

The L2B route turns left at Coldean Lane and drops steeply down under the A27 to the Lewes Road. The FNRttC route does the left and right over the A27 and is a much nicer run in to town. If they took it though it wouldn't be possible to tell people at the top of Ditchling Beacon that it is downhill all the way from there.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #1327 on:** 20 June, 2011, 10:36:47 pm »

Quote from: Marco Stefano on 17 June, 2011, 12:54:01 pm

Wednesday just after 5pm, Wobbly John in Chettisham heading to Littleport, wearing a rather definitive tango orange top. I was heading for an abortive trip to the bike shop.

Difficult not to spot me in that jersey, although a WVM managed not to spot me and sqeeeezed me to the kerb about 15 mins before you saw me.

TimC · « **Reply #1328 on:** 20 June, 2011, 10:38:48 pm »

Quote from: itsbruce on 20 June, 2011, 12:28:41 pm

At least some of those transgressors probably would behave better on an FNRttC run. A huge ride like that, it's an anonymous nearly-mob. I find other ways to contribute to charity. Not for me

There are two major issues - inexperienced and under-confident riders who are naturally overwhelmed by the crowded roads, and impatient (ATGANI) MAMILs who want to show off their amazing speed in inappropriate places. The first is inevitable and excusable, and can be mitigated with an encouraging word here and there. The second needs dealing with a little more robustly!

Genosse Brymbo · « **Reply #1329 on:** 26 June, 2011, 08:09:32 pm »

Stumbled across Maidenhead Phil today at the Tutti Pole cafe in Hungerford. He was en-route to Devizes, sporting his Audax England jersey; I was on a quick morning blast out via Lambourn and back via Boxford/Chieveley.

Wendy · « **Reply #1330 on:** 26 June, 2011, 08:59:09 pm »

arallsop this morning eastbound by Camberwell, and Aperitif stopped to say hello at the AM this afternoon.

TimO · « **Reply #1331 on:** 26 June, 2011, 09:50:02 pm »

Quote from: Wendy on 26 June, 2011, 08:59:09 pm

... and Aperitif stopped to say hello at the AM this afternoon.

That made me wonder whether I should do some skating, to make up for my lack of cycling, but then thought that an involuntary splits when I inevitably go ass over tit, probably poses a bigger threat to damaging the hernia repair than anything I could do cycling!

Perhaps it's not such a good idea.

AndyH · « **Reply #1332 on:** 27 June, 2011, 02:02:53 pm »

Just stepped out of a newsagents in York at 9 yesterday morning, when Jethro rode by sporting a purple YACF jersey.

clarion · « **Reply #1333 on:** 27 June, 2011, 03:18:36 pm »

I was approached by a handsome smiley bearded man at York station, and I am embarrassed to say that I didn't recognise pcolbeck

Lovely to see you, Pat. Wish we'd had longer to chat.

darkpoint · « **Reply #1334 on:** 28 June, 2011, 11:01:24 am »

I was spotted this morning by a cheery chap, whilst I was chatting to another random cyclist. Saw them again as we approached Oval, then they where gone.

Green track bike with Carradice saddle bag.

Andrij · « **Reply #1335 on:** 28 June, 2011, 11:44:23 am »

Possibly.

Last night, around 17:40, saw someone on a recumbent heading east on the A13 approaching Limehouse. Anyone here?

Chris L · « **Reply #1336 on:** 28 June, 2011, 12:32:21 pm »

Quote from: darkpoint on 28 June, 2011, 11:01:24 am

I was spotted this morning by a cheery chap, whilst I was chatting to another random cyclist. Saw them again as we approached Oval, then they where gone.

Green track bike with Carradice saddle bag.

You in Red YACF top & Dulwich Paragons shorts? That was me! Spotted your jersey and couldn't just skim past without a nod, but didn't want to interrupt your discussion with B&W chap on B&W Giant. Amazed I haven't seen you before - just shows how a 5 minute earlier departure yields a whole new community.

FWIW, I am red Cliff Shrubb with green Carradice. Oh, and very lovely wooden 'guards. I'll hang out for a chat next time.

darkpoint · « **Reply #1337 on:** 28 June, 2011, 01:55:52 pm »

Quote from: Chris L on 28 June, 2011, 12:32:21 pm

Quote from: darkpoint on 28 June, 2011, 11:01:24 am
I was spotted this morning by a cheery chap, whilst I was chatting to another random cyclist. Saw them again as we approached Oval, then they where gone.

Green track bike with Carradice saddle bag.

You in Red YACF top & Dulwich Paragons shorts? That was me! Spotted your jersey and couldn't just skim past without a nod, but didn't want to interrupt your discussion with B&W chap on B&W Giant. Amazed I haven't seen you before - just shows how a 5 minute earlier departure yields a whole new community.

FWIW, I am red Cliff Shrubb with green Carradice. Oh, and very lovely wooden 'guards. I'll hang out for a chat next time.

Hi, yes that was me.
Sorry to have confused the colour of your bike and the carradice..
thanks for saying hi, I haven't seen anyone i knew in months, then suddenly I have a day with two people. Must admit no idea who the chap i was talking to is, but we have chatted a few times over the last few years, regular strangers for want of a better term.

I will look out for you in future, as i was disappointed to have lost you in traffic as i was looking forward to comment on your fine bicycle.

Jethro · « **Reply #1338 on:** 28 June, 2011, 03:12:12 pm »

Hi Andy

Hope you had a good ride up. Good to see you again and will hopefully see you again soon.

Arch · « **Reply #1339 on:** 28 June, 2011, 05:39:32 pm »

Uncle Phil, spotted on his Bentech, at Monkgate as I turned in to go home....

Plug1n · « **Reply #1340 on:** 30 June, 2011, 08:47:22 am »

Not a forumite but a bike with an AUK sticker in an office car park in Hampshire - a very nice Lemond Tourmalet 853.

Safe from me though as the bars are very deep drop

Does it belong to anyone here?

Andrij · « **Reply #1341 on:** 03 July, 2011, 04:04:06 pm »

On my way to the Independence Day pootle I spotted 20-30 people pushing BorisBikes along the pavement next to St Paul's. As I stopped to take a picture one of the crowd shouted my name - it was hirsutemagnalica ~~on the job~~ working, leading a tour group (he had his own bike).

Thing2 · « **Reply #1342 on:** 03 July, 2011, 04:12:49 pm »

Mr Richard Evans, spotted just before the turn for Glandon yesterday at the start of La marmotte.

YahudaMoon · « **Reply #1343 on:** 03 July, 2011, 04:15:19 pm »

About 40 + girls on road bikes. Somewhere between Harrogate and Otlley. The scenery and weather was really nice though lots of girls on push bikes is even nicer.
Sorry I could'nt hang about.

Anyone of you girls on here then ?

hellymedic · « **Reply #1344 on:** 03 July, 2011, 05:56:04 pm »

Woollypigs & jellied @ the Queensbury Eco-Cultural Festival.

woollypigs · « **Reply #1345 on:** 03 July, 2011, 06:33:34 pm »

Yeah it was a grand day for forum spotting. Andrij, Hellymedic and Jellied at random places

jellied · « **Reply #1346 on:** 03 July, 2011, 09:55:36 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 03 July, 2011, 05:56:04 pm

Woollypigs & jellied @ the Queensbury Eco-Cultural Festival.

Indeed- a pleasant if painful afternoon. Managed to fall backwards over a child's bike that had moved behind me. My fall was broken by the chain ring.

woollypigs · « **Reply #1347 on:** 03 July, 2011, 09:57:54 pm »

Why didn't do that while I the camera out. Hope you mend quickly.

hellymedic · « **Reply #1348 on:** 03 July, 2011, 10:41:32 pm »

Quote from: jellied on 03 July, 2011, 09:55:36 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 03 July, 2011, 05:56:04 pm
Woollypigs & jellied @ the Queensbury Eco-Cultural Festival.

Indeed- a pleasant if painful afternoon. Managed to fall backwards over a child's bike that had moved behind me. My fall was broken by the chain ring.

OUCHY!
Prize selection of BSOs proffered to poor, long-suffering Drs Bike to both my port and starboard hands. One had a flat tyre and an inner tube which had drifted so far that there was no valve stem anywhere near the valve hole...

woollypigs · « **Reply #1349 on:** 03 July, 2011, 11:03:31 pm »

A sad state of quality of care for bicycles was on a display today. I think I only saw tree that looked loved.

Author Topic: Forumite spotting (Read 591015 times)

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