Cheltenham Flyer 2010 - 13th March

[Tigerrr]

The hill at the end down into Cheltenham is brill.  you will reach terminal velocity.

[BlackSheep]

The hill at the end down into Cheltenham is brill.  you will reach terminal velocity.

This hill's loads of fun  , as long as there are no cars slowing for the 40 mph - then 30 mph a short disatance later. Yes they will be in your way

[Bigsybaby]

I have applied to take part in this one for the first time. I am looking forward to it. I hope it will not be too cold.

[Hummers]

The forecast is for it to be relatively warm*.

H

Relative in the sense that it is above freezing.

Just.

[Hot Flatus]

Well I'm definitely going to be there.  Might break out the Look for this one.

[border-rider]

There's a load of salt about (here, at least)

I got gritted twice last night, and every time a car passed i got enveloped in a cloud of dry, dusty, powdered salt...

Winter bikes may still be appropriate.

[Hot Flatus]

Yebbut I clean my bikes   

[Hummers]

Might break out the Look for this one.

*oh gosh*

As for powdered salt....

Have been agonising over whether I pack the sequins or glittery gold skin pants.

Does any one know what 'the done thing' is in Bishop's Cleeve's fleshpot, the Swallow Inn, on a Friday night?

H

[border-rider]

Yebbut I clean my bikes  

I ride mine

Actually, it's all clean and shiny at the mo: new chainset, chain, sprocket and rear wheel since you saw it.

[Hot Flatus]

Yebbut I clean my bikes  

I ride mine ;

yeah right, like your matt Chester is sitting in the garage still covered in the last two years grime 

my rourke has done 400 miles this week without a wash, but the Look gets very special attention. I'm gagging for a spin on it, I'm sick to death of the rourke.

[Hummers]

Oooh handbags!

Garage of grime grudge fcuk!!!

 

H

[Hot Flatus]

Malvolio is the 'Pig-pen' of audax

 

[Hummers]

Is there any mud in the forecourt of the Sunshine Desserts start control?

I am getting quite excited.

H

[border-rider]

Malvolio is the 'Linus' of audax

 

More accurate before you edited it

[Hot Flatus]

Is there any mud in the forecourt of the Sunshine Desserts start control?

I am getting quite excited.

H

I'm sure I could sort out a 'hot lunch'

[Hummers]

At Greasy Joe's?

Mine's a Jaw Breaker.

H

[De Sisti]

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[Hot Flatus]

Except that the two checkpoints are to avoid shortcuts.  It's only an issue for the poor buggers who have to man the checkpoints, I guess, but I know what you mean.

[3peaker]

Except that the two checkpoints are to avoid shortcuts.  It's only an issue for the poor buggers who have to man the checkpoints, I guess, but I know what you mean.

The Flyer, as it is currently routed and Controlled, relies heavily on Volunteer support from the local (my) clubs and CTC West folk (at Brunton), so please say a friendly thank you to all.

One of my memories at Badminton last year was Brenda at the refreshment counter plying us with tea and cakes; so please have a thought for Ron as you scoff.

And even the weather seems to be coming good for a great day out. Let's enjoy it.

SteveP

[Hot Flatus]

One of my memories at Badminton last year was Brenda at the refreshment counter plying us with tea and cakes; so please have a thought for Ron as you scoff.

My abiding memory too... and referred to upthread.  Good on Ron for managing to hold it all together.

[Hummers]

As I type this (quite naked) I can feel the lust in Postie's eyes.

H

[Philip Whiteman]

Well that was a grand day out.  Fantastic choice of route by Cheltenham CTC that could not be faulted and good weather to boot.  Also met Monsieur Pumpé at the Badminton control - so I now have a face to the name. 

Boy, whilst it was not steep, that final long climb from Sapperton towards the top of the Cotswold escarpment was utterly exhausting.  Time to relax now until tomorrow when I have to lead a club run

[Hot Flatus]

Nice to meet you, Philip!

A great day out today.  A ride of two halves for me.  Got to the halfway point at 11.20, and then waited for my friend John to arrive.  He arrived in bits, and so the return leg took an age.  Great cakes at Badminton, and good company all day.

Great to see Hummers, who felt John's crotch, and Malvolio, who didn't. Also met Jethro! 

[border-rider]

A lovely day out.  Even I got to the 100k point in 4 hours.  It took a bit longer to get back though...

The road to Winstone seemed interminable.  I saw Flatus at the controls, and had a chat with LWaB, Hummers, Il Postino and De Sisti at the end.

[ParrettPedaller]

A lovely day out.  Even I got to the 100k point in 4 hours.  It took a bit longer to get back though...

The road to Winstone seemed interminable.  I saw Flatus at the controls, and had a chat with LWaB, Hummers, Il Postino and De Sisti at the end.

Hopefully there was enough cake left at the Arrivee, "You B*****d" !