Author Topic: Up for a ride?  (Read 10092 times)

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #50 on: 06 November, 2017, 10:40:22 am »
This ride doesn't seem to like me. This is my third go at it and once again there was calamity. The winds were up for the ride to Denver and to top it off I had a loss crank on the off drive side. I slowed us down quite a bit for the first 6 or 7 miles but thanks to John showing up I was able to fix the crank by the time I got to 10 mile bank.
Like I said before the wind was pushing us back pretty good on the way to Jenyns pub but we had it on our backs heading home which is the way we like it. Usual suspects all showed up (Jon, Dave, and Brian) with a guest appearance from Wobbly John to save the day with a crank tool, doesn't sound appropriate I know but its true. All and all a great time looking forward to the next, thx for showing guys, and thx for watching the videos

https://youtu.be/FL4o2jefg5Y

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #51 on: 25 November, 2017, 08:29:13 pm »
Back by popular demand!
Looks like a ride to Bury St. Edmund for breakfast is in order. We haven't done this in quite sometime, really looking forward to it. I've done a quick map to show the perspective route as it may change the morning of but The starting location is fixed. Due to the location I can't find free parking so there will be a pay parking area in the details below, which is very cheap. I have the Station Bar and Grill as the location for Breakfast but that may well change on the morning depending on the gang. Hoarder, Davyboy, and Atlasshrugged have all confirmed they're going. As always all are welcome join in on the fun and feel free with to message me with any questions.

Vitals
TIME: DEC 3RD @0800
LOCATION: NEWMARKET QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE CLOCK
ROUTING: https://goo.gl/maps/jvUNbXmA7Bw
PARKING: Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury Councils
Rous Road
Suffolk
Newmarket
CB8 8LX
The ride should be over by 1300. It cost 1 quid for 3hrs and charges don't start until 11, so no problem there.
BREAKFAST: https://www.burystedmundssmokehouse.com/

I think I covered everything, see you there.

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #52 on: 26 November, 2017, 08:53:15 pm »
Parking solution, thx Jon.


Just a quick comment: Free all-day parking on-street, not too far from the Clock Tower - B1063 Old Station Road, direction heading away from Newmarket, beyond junction with All Saints Road. It's adjacent to the bottom of the Newmarket Gallops, so watch out for highly-strung racehorses crossing the road (their reaction to 'bents is not predictable - DAHIKT). At that time on a Sunday morning, there'll be plenty of spaces (and if you're unlucky, horses and their jockeys).

https://goo.gl/maps/DDJv3ysTvP82

Recommended as Rous Road Car Park may reject any payment made before 11.00 am.

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #53 on: 09 January, 2018, 08:44:36 am »
I hope everyone has warm clothes to wear. We're off for another ride and in the cold. I can feel the chill in my bones already. Ok, now that I've got the
pre-ride moaning out of the way. We'll be riding from Histon to St. Ives on an orbital route, oh and there's much less climbing this time 679 vs.181. Just as a disclaimer Hoarder did the routing so if we do end up on the random wickedly steep hill you know who to blame, lol. I know everyone knows but layers will be needed for this ride. I don't expect it o be much warmer than 7c or 8c plus there is a chance of rain but it's a bit too soon to be sure. I'll be going as long as the roads are free of snow and ice. We'll stopping in St. Ives for food and possibly a pint or two depending where we stop. I'm rambling so here's the details..


VITALS
TIME: 21 Jan 2018 meeting time 1000
RALLY POINT: Glass World Stadium, Bridge Rd, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9PH
LOCATION: Histon Football Club to St. Ives and back on a different route https://goo.gl/maps/e96wRJR6Ugn
Hope to see you there, as always all are welcome and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Don't forget to dress was warm!

Marco Stefano

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #54 on: 11 January, 2018, 01:00:40 pm »
Hi Will,

Haven't been on one of your rides for a while (haven't been out riding anything for several months); unfortunately this clashes with Winter League 1 rowing on the Cam, so I will be upright cycling there instead to support my club. I'll keep an eye out for the next one - hope you have a good ride.


Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #55 on: 15 January, 2018, 01:23:49 pm »
In case anybody here is intending to ride this, Will has posted this on another (BHPC) forum:

"PARKING UPDATE!

Histon Football Club have installed gates on the road leading to their car park, and now charge £2 per car to park.
To avoid the risk that our cars are locked-up before we return, please note the change in starting point.

10.00 a.m at

Cambridge Rd "Green"
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9PS

https://goo.gl/maps/gKqQRLoFBd42

Directions: Take junction 32 exit off A14, and head north on B1049 signed towards Histon and Cottenham.
After just 150 yards, turn left at the traffic lights, and follow the road round to the left, and park adjacent to the green "island" on Cambridge Road."
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is...

Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #56 on: 20 January, 2018, 05:40:00 pm »
Just seen on another forum that the ride has been called off.
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is...

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #57 on: 20 January, 2018, 06:14:53 pm »
Looks like this one is a no go guys. As it stands Dave and Brian have pulled out. I was hoping the weather would take a turn in our favor but it's only gotten worse and now its showing a chance of icy rain. I'm going to pass on this one as I'm having flashbacks of last January's ride.
Sorry for the let down but I think this is the best call this one.

Will

WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #58 on: 03 June, 2018, 08:20:52 pm »
As promised, details for a ride on the 10th of June. We're riding thru Thetford forest again, I've only been waiting to do this again for near on 2 years.
I know hoarder is in and Dave said he's a maybe. I haven't spoken to Atlasshrugged but Wonderbadger said he's free as well so there will be at least 3 to 5 of us not including randoms. I'm going to set our meet time for 0800 and pushing off for 0830 for any stragglers. Angel's Cafe opens a 0800 so those of us who'd like a hot drink of some food before setting off can get their fix. This ride is a 50 miler give or take a few miles guys, so be prepared for a nice long ride. We'll be stopping midway at Elveden Inn for a pint at least and maybe some food depending on the timing. Packing a lunch or something to keep you going isn't a terrible idea.


SHOWTIME: 0800 10TH OF JUNE WITH A 0830 SHOVE OFF
MEETING LOCATION: ANGELS CAFE http://www.angels-cafe.net/ 8 Chiswick Ave, Mildenhall, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 7AY
ROUTING: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Kza8g ... sp=sharing
MIDWAY DETOUR: http://www.elvedeninn.com/
PARKING: THERE'S PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AROUND TH CAFE

As always we welcome all riders and don't let the distance put you off we only go as fast as our slowest rider. More than one of us knows the area so splitting up the group is no problem. Feel free to contact me with any questions.


WillC

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #59 on: 02 October, 2018, 11:06:58 pm »
So here we go again, Off for a ride to Cambridge via Soham. We'll be setting off early and it was clear but there looks to be some rain in the a.m. I guess time will tell. I've got confirmation from the usual suspects so they'll be at least 4 of us. Well I'll shut and get to the good bit.

TIME: 0730 SHOW, AND 0800 PUSH OFF ON THE 7TH
LOCATION: SCAMPER PARKING LOT IN SOHAM, PLENTY OF FREE PARKING IF NEEDED Northfield Business Park, Northfield Rd, Soham, Ely CB7 5UE
ROUTING: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=w ... rojector=1


As always all are welcome to join and feel free to message me with any questions.

Will

ElyDave

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Re: Up for a ride?
« Reply #60 on: 03 October, 2018, 08:19:36 am »
can't see the routing - If I get out early enough Sunday, I might make it to Soham by 0730-0800
“Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.” –Charles Dickens