Author Topic: November WARTY - Braxted & Back - 21/11/09 (Read 12990 times)

delthebike · « **Reply #25 on:** 19 November, 2009, 07:24:31 am »

Quote from: wowbagger on 18 November, 2009, 10:31:49 pm

bikehike.co.uk - Course Creator going round clockwise.

EH at 1000?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #26 on:** 19 November, 2009, 07:58:12 am »

Sounds fine. I'll see you outside the Windmill.

dasmoth · « **Reply #27 on:** 19 November, 2009, 09:00:35 am »

Current weather forecast suggests that those riding today are getting the best deal. Hope you have a good time!

delthebike · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 November, 2009, 04:45:32 pm »

Quote from: dasmoth on 19 November, 2009, 09:00:35 am

Current weather forecast suggests that those riding today are getting the best deal. Hope you have a good time!

Exceedingly good weather, if a little windy. I've got sunburnt legs, hands, and face.

Here is an example menu to give the Wartiers a sample of what could be on offer. Plus the usual suspects of baguettes, soup, jackets, etc.

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See you brave souls on Sat.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #29 on:** 19 November, 2009, 05:20:52 pm »

Yes, a very good day. 66 miles of splendid weather.

The fruit and chocolate flapjack at Paper Mill Lock is probably the most calorific cake in the Universe. There is a new batch being baked tomorrow afternoon so hopefully there will be enough for all. The pieces are HOOJ.

I'm fresh out of the shower and have found that my throat is bad again so I have consumed some A'bunadh to see if I can make it better.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #30 on:** 19 November, 2009, 08:17:10 pm »

Braised Steak in Madeira gravy, mash & veggies for me, please...

...buggrit - I've just remembered - I'm not coming.

delthebike · « **Reply #31 on:** 19 November, 2009, 08:24:04 pm »

Quote from: Wobbly John on 19 November, 2009, 08:17:10 pm

...buggrit - I've just remembered - I'm not coming.

Send the money. We'll eat the meal and let you know how good it was and how well a pint of Fireside went down with it.

TimO · « **Reply #32 on:** 19 November, 2009, 08:44:24 pm »

Bugger, stop making me hungry. I'm going to have to wander down to Sainsburys and see what they've got that I can microwave and eat in the office.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #33 on:** 20 November, 2009, 09:53:24 am »

I hate to say this, chaps & chapesses, but I must be regarded as doubtful for this ride.

Since my excellent outing with Del yesterday my cold and sore throat have returned. The forecast is not wonderful.

I've put a route online - or should we postpone to next weekend in the hope of better weather?

TimO · « **Reply #34 on:** 20 November, 2009, 09:55:18 am »

Quote from: wowbagger on 20 November, 2009, 09:53:24 am

... or should we postpone to next weekend in the hope of better weather?

Sorry to hear that you're enlurgied Wow.

If it moves to next Saturday, I won't be able to do it, the previous night is the last official FNRttC of the year.

Jurek · « **Reply #35 on:** 20 November, 2009, 10:02:28 am »

This is probably as good a time as any for me to say that unfortunately Pippa and myself are going to be no-shows tomorrow.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #36 on:** 20 November, 2009, 10:15:15 am »

OK - here are the probables / possibles:-

Wow
Mrs. Wow
Del
TimO
Dasmoth
Emily
Auntie H
Uncle J
Fatbloke

dasmoth · « **Reply #37 on:** 20 November, 2009, 10:38:19 am »

Emily and I are still probables. And I've just taken delivery of a new waterproof, begging for a test-ride

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Hope the lurgy goes into retreat soon.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #38 on:** 20 November, 2009, 11:41:02 am »

James is probably not going to attend as he has traces of lurgi still and we also have someone coming to look at our boat

delthebike · « **Reply #39 on:** 20 November, 2009, 12:11:05 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 20 November, 2009, 09:53:24 am

I hate to say this, chaps & chapesses, but I must be regarded as doubtful for this ride.

We've already lost Annie we can't lose you either*! Better to postpone.

* technically we could 'cos we have the route

Wowbagger · « **Reply #40 on:** 20 November, 2009, 01:26:00 pm »

OK - I propose to postpone. Sorry Tim.

Of course, the route's there and it is very nice if any of the original party want to go ahead with the ride.

delthebike · « **Reply #41 on:** 20 November, 2009, 01:38:03 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 20 November, 2009, 01:26:00 pm

Of course, the route's there and it is very nice if any of the original party want to go ahead with the ride.

Not a WARTY ride, leaving Wickford station 1000ish tomorrow. Any takers?

TimO · « **Reply #42 on:** 20 November, 2009, 02:32:40 pm »

I was planning on doing the ride anyway, so unless the weather is persistently heavy, I'm still up for it.

At the moment the weather looks like we may have a little drizzle, and moderate wind, but nothing too inclement.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #43 on:** 20 November, 2009, 02:50:19 pm »

I'm still up for it, I think.

As long as I won't be on my own.

And as long as Del doesn't trick me into climbing to the top of Danbury hill again.

delthebike · « **Reply #44 on:** 20 November, 2009, 02:56:38 pm »

Quote from: Auntie Helen on 20 November, 2009, 02:50:19 pm

And as long as Del doesn't trick me into climbing to the top of Danbury hill again.

It's virtually all down hill and all the uphill sections have a lower gravity score. TimO will bring some extra gravity from work so we don't float away on the uphill bits.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 November, 2009, 02:59:05 pm »

I'm glad you are still doing the ride.

I'm suffering from pain in the throat, right ear and my sinuses. Whisky calls.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #46 on:** 20 November, 2009, 03:10:01 pm »

By the way, have any of you chaps coming tomorrow got a spare handlebar stem I could borrow?

I have this cunning scheme for a new Garmin Mount from the boom of my trike and I think a handlebar stem would be just the ticket. Before committing to spend good money (£10-£15, several beer tokens) I'd quite like to check that it works and that I can see the Garmin properly. If anyone has one they can bring along so I could have a go, I would be much appreciated.

delthebike · « **Reply #47 on:** 20 November, 2009, 03:16:11 pm »

Quote from: Auntie Helen on 20 November, 2009, 03:10:01 pm

By the way, have any of you chaps coming tomorrow got a spare handlebar stem I could borrow?

I have this cunning scheme for a new Garmin Mount from the boom of my trike and I think a handlebar stem would be just the ticket. Before committing to spend good money (£10-£15, several beer tokens) I'd quite like to check that it works and that I can see the Garmin properly. If anyone has one they can bring along so I could have a go, I would be much appreciated.

I assume you mean this type?

with these, or similar, dimensions
# Fork clamp diameter: 28.6mm (1" 1/8)
# Clamp: 26.0mm
I have such a thing, but you can't keep it if it works.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #48 on:** 20 November, 2009, 04:23:23 pm »

Yep, I mean that although I am not very good with a measuring thingie so don't know if it's the right size. The bit of the trike that I want to clamp it onto has the derailleur for the front chainrings so I assume it's the same diameter as the seatpost.

If your Magic Bag can carry it so I could have a quick look if it fits on my bike, that'd be good. If it's currently attached to a bike then don't worry about it, I'll take a trip to Halfords next week probably.

delthebike · « **Reply #49 on:** 20 November, 2009, 04:33:17 pm »

Quote from: Auntie Helen on 20 November, 2009, 04:23:23 pm

If your Magic Bag can carry it so I could have a quick look if it fits on my bike, that'd be good. If it's currently attached to a bike then don't worry about it, I'll take a trip to Halfords next week probably.

I'll bring it, it's not attached to a bike atm.

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