Author Topic: Mr Pickwicks Autumnal Outing 19th October (Read 4497 times)

Lady Cavendish · « **on:** 04 October, 2013, 04:58:59 pm »

So who's in?

I'm definitely up for riding this one

Who's done it before, what do we have in store?

Gaddi · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 October, 2013, 05:04:21 pm »

Done this last year and really enjoyed it. One bit of A-road (as far as I remember) which isn't too bad, however, and over with quickly.
Sadly, I can't ride it this year - have fun everybody.

Wobbly · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 October, 2013, 05:47:17 pm »

I'm rapidly running out of excuses to avoid Mark's excellent events. Therefore I feel compelled to enter this one.

What worries me is that I'll probably be riding my Pashley. And that worries me.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 October, 2013, 05:48:08 pm »

Bairdy · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 October, 2013, 06:09:59 pm »

I won't have the car that weekend so not sure I'll be able to get there.

(I'm trying to preserve my ECE virginity.)

Henry · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 October, 2013, 06:16:52 pm »

I can't make this unfortunately. Or I'd help you to pop your cherry Bairdy.

(sorry, some fool always has to lower the tone...)

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 October, 2013, 06:29:25 pm »

Quote from: Bairdy on 04 October, 2013, 06:09:59 pm

I won't have the car that weekend so not sure I'll be able to get there.

(I'm trying to preserve my ECE virginity.)

Take the train to Ashchurch?

Lordy · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 October, 2013, 06:50:18 pm »

I'll be there, it'll be nice to catch up with Flatus's vile stories

Probably ride up from Brizzle, if anyone's interested?

alfapete · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 October, 2013, 07:01:36 pm »

I'm in, already planning a way of avoiding the hill out of Willersey

Paul Rainbow · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 October, 2013, 07:18:28 pm »

Quote from: Lordy on 04 October, 2013, 06:50:18 pm

Probably ride up from Brizzle, if anyone's interested?

May well join you

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 October, 2013, 07:25:45 pm »

Quote from: Lordy on 04 October, 2013, 06:50:18 pm

I'll be there, it'll be nice to catch up with Flatus's vile stories

You'll shit your load if I even tell you half of what happened the other day

Lordy · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 October, 2013, 07:34:16 pm »

Quote from: Flatus the Almighty on 04 October, 2013, 07:25:45 pm

Quote from: Lordy on 04 October, 2013, 06:50:18 pm
I'll be there, it'll be nice to catch up with Flatus's vile stories

You'll shit your load if I even tell you half of what happened the other day

Best bring my arm warmers

Mrs Blacksheep · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 October, 2013, 08:05:25 pm »

I may dust down my long distance wheels, dig deep and join in

.

And there are no AAA's?!

I'm don't live too far from the start

.

Now, just a thought does sleeping with the 'boss/organiser' get
you anywhere these day?

ha ha

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 October, 2013, 08:10:19 pm »

That's probably a question best not asked.

There's a reason why the Kings stop on the BCM was so popular with all those hoary old men

BlackSheep · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 October, 2013, 08:10:32 pm »

Quote from: alfapete on 04 October, 2013, 07:01:36 pm

I'm in, already planning a way of avoiding the hill out of Willersey

It's a several km longer, but I suppose Willersey, Weston-sub-Edge, Mickleton, Ilminton is the obvious route. Is it any quicker - nope, it's not exactly flat, you'll miss-out on the spectacular vistas from the top of Ebbrington Hill (that's worth the entry fee alone).

There's no AAA, so if you want extra km GFI. It will become known as "The Alfapete manouver"

PAC · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 October, 2013, 08:38:41 pm »

Highly likely I'll be doing this - a nice straightforward route with a superb cooked breakfast to be had in Daventry

Wobbly · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 October, 2013, 08:52:34 pm »

Quote from: Mrs BlackSheep on 04 October, 2013, 08:05:25 pm

Now, just a thought does sleeping with the 'boss/organiser' get
you anywhere these day? ha ha

I found it helped on LEL.

Jethro · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 October, 2013, 10:34:30 am »

No routesheet or information received so far and have been unable to contact Mark

Bairdy · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 October, 2013, 10:54:38 am »

Quote from: Jethro on 13 October, 2013, 10:34:30 am

No routesheet or information received so far and have been unable to contact Mark

I wouldn't worry, he'll probably send an email in the next day or so.

PAC · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 October, 2013, 10:55:12 am »

Quote from: Jethro on 13 October, 2013, 10:34:30 am

No routesheet or information received so far and have been unable to contact Mark

Mark might be on holiday.....the route sheet and GPS are on the AUK entry page for the event and should have all the info you need.

vistaed · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 October, 2013, 04:45:24 pm »

I'm making a return to AUK after a short break. And I just know that where I could once turn out 200km with ease, its going to hurt on Saturday

oh well all part of getting my endurance legs back.

Bobbinogs · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 October, 2013, 08:01:11 am »

Yeah, I'm thinking of this one. Probably my last chance for another 200k before the nights draw in so I'm finding it hard to find an excuse not to.

Currently planning on riding over from Chelt to make it a round 150 miler, with a nice incentive at the end to get back before it gets dusky. I haven't done this one but Mark always picks a good route...

Wobbly · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 October, 2013, 12:40:31 pm »

Being carless at the mo' I'll very liklely be riding from Worcester. So anyone driving down the A38 please give the elderly, slow moving gent a wide berth...

Lady Cavendish · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 October, 2013, 10:17:54 am »

Unlike every other time I seem to have been on my bike recently, it looks like it might even be dry for some of this.

Is this hilly?

Bobbinogs · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 October, 2013, 10:21:44 am »

The Willersley Hill, if you choose to go over as per the route, is a tad taxing but it does come early so can be tackled with fresh legs. I would say that the rest looks undulating with the odd small lump or two!

Author Topic: Mr Pickwicks Autumnal Outing 19th October (Read 4497 times)

Mrs Blacksheep