16th October: FNRttS (Oxford to London night ride) final edition for 2009

[rogerzilla]

Probably OK as long as they're quick with the service.  I don't have to go back to Holland Park Ave to get to Paddington, so I can probably do it in 15-20 minutes.

[kcass]

Bicycle Path - Rzillas cafe to station ride at Bikely.com

There's a slightly more direct route that has a short 10% up to Lansdowne Crescent which if you're interested is where Jimi Hendrix died (or from where he was taken to hospital to die)

[GruB]

I've taken Friday off work, authorised by the boss today so I can fettle and sort the GPS etc and bike in the morning.
My new Exposure Joystick MaxX2 has turned up today from wiggle so my helmet light is sorted too 

[Andrew Br]

My new Exposure Joystick MaxX2 has turned up today from wiggle so my helmet light is sorted too 

With Grub's Exposures, Roger's and my E3 plus my IQ Speed, we're not going to be short of light 

[GruB]

The Exposures are only insurance.  I will be mainly relying upon my IQ Fly via my Schmidt hub.
That too is bright though 

[Andrew Br]

You'll switch them all on though, won't you ? 

[rogerzilla]

Holland Park Avenue was a complete pussy compared with being told there was no fat bastard breakfast available at the cafe of my dreams* and that we'd have to eat cardboard at Paddington Station.

*A cafe that does a fat bastard breakfast.

You said it was "lovely kiosk food" in your ride report 

The only cafe we passed was in Acton and it was packed, plus I just wanted to get out of the drizzle.

[GruB]

Beware to be impressed.  It is totally fantastic.  If I remember I will bring the lighting brochure that came with it.  All blingy and fantastic kit.  So much CFD too.

That is 'cable free design' for the uninitiated. 

[rogerzilla]

The wind has turned round to NNW 

[teethgrinder]

Stick my name down on the list too, Zilla ol' chum.

See you all at Oxford.

[mattc]

If you faff about, we're not waiting for you !!!

[rogerzilla]

Stick my name down on the list too, Zilla ol' chum.

See you all at Oxford.

As I find it hard to eat cake at 3am, I may bring some bread and bacon, road-runner being agreeable (if you're a veggie, I'll give it a miss).

[GruB]

As well as cake, I have, for toasting: bread, crumpets, muffins, malt loaf. You are welcome to bring goodies too.

May I be cheeky and request some wholemeal bread please? 

[GruB]

Granary will be fine thanks.  Just not highly processed white bread 

[Andrij]

"Wholemeal bread" is secret code for ice cream.  

[kcass]

As well as cake, I have, for toasting: bread, crumpets, muffins, malt loaf. You are welcome to bring goodies too.

Now I'm really looking forward to it.

[Adam]

Road-runner's feast of exotic cakes was a wonder to behold.  Perfect for renewing low energy levels due to fighting through the snow (not that we'll get any this time, of course).

[rogerzilla]

New improved GPS file, with no warranty whatsoever:

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[Andrew Br]

I couldn't eat anything when we got to Roadrunner's last time- the Sainsbury's pasta salad that I ate on the train on the way down to Oxford- about 5 hours earlier !- was still so heavy in my stomach that I couldn't contemplate the lovely looking cake that was on offer.
The tea was very welcome though !
This time, I hope that I will be able to partake 

[GruB]

"Wholemeal bread" is secret code for ice cream.  

I wish, but not any more. I am a good boy now. 

[Jaded]

I can vouch for this. Your socks have your name on them.

[GruB]

Yes, I am still waiting for that photo to pop up 

[Andrij]

Buggrit! 

There is no way I can do this ride as the lurgy has refused to 'cease and desist'.   

Anyone need a ticket from Paddington to Oxford for tomorrow night?

[Swarm_Catcher]

Shame Andrij - take it easy.  I still need a ticket (although joining from Ealing).  Lets talk logistics offline.

[duncan]

How fast are you planning on doing this ride? I've just noticed it and might be free to join you. I would be on the Brompton, but it has a fair few gears, and is used to the mileage...

Duncan

PS Oxford beer festival is on beforehand