Author Topic: The FNRtSR Residential.... Whitby 2013! (Read 36394 times)

Kim · « **Reply #50 on:** 30 September, 2013, 03:58:47 pm »

Quote from: nikki on 30 September, 2013, 03:13:01 pm

Quote from: mcshroom on 30 September, 2013, 12:07:42 pm
Capes are good

Fact.

Except on a recumbent.

tiermat · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 September, 2013, 03:59:46 pm »

Or in a crosswind, ask Mcshroom!

Arch · « **Reply #52 on:** 30 September, 2013, 07:27:27 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 30 September, 2013, 03:58:47 pm

Quote from: nikki on 30 September, 2013, 03:13:01 pm
Quote from: mcshroom on 30 September, 2013, 12:07:42 pm
Capes are good

Fact.

Except on a recumbent.

Nah just wear it backwards like a huge bib. Perfect for keeping crumbs off your lycra if you eat on the move.

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #53 on:** 04 October, 2013, 07:10:12 pm »

I saw some wings in Poundland earlier. Wondering whether they might be good to create some wind resistance down Blue Bank....

Kim · « **Reply #54 on:** 05 October, 2013, 12:44:49 am »

Parachute might be more appropriate. Except I don't have a good track record with those.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #55 on:** 05 October, 2013, 02:55:16 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 05 October, 2013, 12:44:49 am

Parachute might be more appropriate. Except I don't have a good track record with those.

That begs the question how is it that you're here to tell us about it ?

Kim · « **Reply #56 on:** 05 October, 2013, 03:03:32 pm »

Quote from: Andrew Br on 05 October, 2013, 02:55:16 pm

Quote from: Kim on 05 October, 2013, 12:44:49 am
Parachute might be more appropriate. Except I don't have a good track record with those.

That begs the question how is it that you're here to tell us about it ?

Unmanned rocket. Small crater in Lincolnshire. Some rather expensive pressure sensing and telemetry gear reduced to the size of a Scottish pancake.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #57 on:** 05 October, 2013, 06:00:04 pm »

I knew it wouldn't be something as mundane as jumping out of a plane

nikki · « **Reply #58 on:** 05 October, 2013, 07:55:48 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 05 October, 2013, 03:03:32 pm

Unmanned rocket. Small crater in Lincolnshire. Some rather expensive pressure sensing and telemetry gear reduced to the size of a Scottish pancake.

I think your costume should involve explosive bolts, Kim. Chance to redeem yourself and all that.

Meanwhile, I'm still without inspiration. *thinking face*

Arch · « **Reply #59 on:** 05 October, 2013, 08:41:11 pm »

My laptop is b0rked, so I may not be checking in so frequently for a while. If there are any urgent requests or info needed, CL, best text me...

Looking forward to our weekend at the seaside!

andrewc · « **Reply #60 on:** 06 October, 2013, 01:34:23 pm »

OK, arriving at York at 22:38 on the Friday, and leaving from Scarborough at 15:52 on Sunday.

Is a sleeping bag permissible as bed linen ?

eeymsmo · « **Reply #61 on:** 08 October, 2013, 01:38:33 pm »

I'm in. Assuming trains get me back from London to Nottingham, and I can then cycle to Newark in time to get the train to York I should be there in time for midnight.

If not, it's an impromptu 200km DIY from Nottingham to Whitby, as I've got to meet Sharlotte there as she's got the festival tickets.......

And won't need a bed as should have a hotel to collapse in.

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #62 on:** 08 October, 2013, 06:38:44 pm »

Quote from: andrewc on 06 October, 2013, 01:34:23 pm

OK, arriving at York at 22:38 on the Friday, and leaving from Scarborough at 15:52 on Sunday.

Is a sleeping bag permissible as bed linen ?

I hope so. I'm not lugging my duvet around.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #63 on:** 08 October, 2013, 07:29:32 pm »

There's loads of duvets there. I'll take as many duvet covers/pillow cases/sleeping bags etc as I can muster, and a stack of towels. I'm pretty sure that last year we managed an adequate sufficiency such that nobody needed to take them on their bikes!

Kim · « **Reply #64 on:** 08 October, 2013, 08:04:57 pm »

Not that having a duvet with you on your bike would necessarily be a terrible idea, on this ride...

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #65 on:** 08 October, 2013, 08:08:02 pm »

True. It would have to be a goth duvet, though.

Deano · « **Reply #66 on:** 08 October, 2013, 08:23:38 pm »

I'm leading the ride, then? I will as long as someone York-ish can lead us out of town.

Anyone else up for tapping on the door at Fylingdales for a cuppa?

Arch · « **Reply #67 on:** 08 October, 2013, 08:58:33 pm »

Quote from: CrinklyLion on 08 October, 2013, 07:29:32 pm

There's loads of duvets there. I'll take as many duvet covers/pillow cases/sleeping bags etc as I can muster, and a stack of towels. I'm pretty sure that last year we managed an adequate sufficiency such that nobody needed to take them on their bikes!

Let us know if we're needed to transport anything. I'd offer towels of my own, but they're a bit threadbare for offering to other people!

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #68 on:** 20 October, 2013, 03:49:51 pm »

Hmm. This is less than two weeks away. Today's dismal audax attempt has me a bit worried. I think I can do the ride, but I might be extremely slow...

Kim · « **Reply #69 on:** 20 October, 2013, 03:57:54 pm »

Quote from: phantasmagoriana on 20 October, 2013, 03:49:51 pm

Hmm. This is less than two weeks away. Today's dismal audax attempt has me a bit worried. I think I can do the ride, but I might be extremely slow...

I'm planning to bring the baraktacycle, for the novelty value of descending Blue Bank on three wheels. I'm expecting to be differently fast up to that point.

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #70 on:** 20 October, 2013, 04:44:47 pm »

I suppose the trike offers more scope for decoration, too...

I'll be on my hybrid, on the basis that low gears = good. And it can carry stuff.

nikki · « **Reply #71 on:** 20 October, 2013, 06:58:12 pm »

I've done pitifully few miles since last time I was in York, so you probably don't need to worry about slow.

Tat! Have you got your tat sorted?!

Deano · « **Reply #72 on:** 20 October, 2013, 11:01:22 pm »

I reckon these are the runners and riders:

Me (route leader)
Tiermat (in charge of tea stop)
Phanta (tat secretary)
CrinklyUncle (navigation as far as Malton)
Kim
Nikki
Eeymsmo
andrewc

Not coming:

Basil
Mrcharly
Shyumu
DaleFTW
MAC

If anyone's on the wrong list or can confirm that they're coming, post on the thread. I'll send everyone my mobile number before the ride.

DaleFTW · « **Reply #73 on:** 20 October, 2013, 11:04:24 pm »

The forums being a pain (Taking ages to load). Can someone summarise the craic (Just the ride, not the weekend) and I'll tell you whether I'm an innie or an outie?

andrewc · « **Reply #74 on:** 20 October, 2013, 11:12:42 pm »

I'm coming! Got tickets & everything! No Halloween tat though......

Would a werewolf mask & riding without a jersey work......?