Author Topic: Random Tandem - 24th October 2010: OP UPDATED (Read 24045 times)

Polar Bear · « **Reply #125 on:** 23 October, 2010, 10:24:11 am »

Aaaaargh! Pre ride flies! Dropping like!

For those who can't make it:

For those who can:

Obviously Crinkles and Martin are still coming, as is Jogler and gd?

Who else is still coming please?

If anybody needs information of any kind please PM me. I'll check in here hourly after 15:00. Jobs to be done...

jogler · « **Reply #126 on:** 23 October, 2010, 10:25:29 am »

Quote from: Polar Bear on 23 October, 2010, 10:24:11 am

Aaaaargh! Pre ride flies! Dropping like!

For those who can't make it: For those who can:

Obviously Crinkles and Martin are still coming, as is Jogler and gd?

yes we are

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #127 on:** 23 October, 2010, 10:31:15 am »

So, three cakes might be enough? I've got St Clements (orange and lemon), Chocolate and banananananananana and chocolate fridge cake. But I have got several of each, if we want them.....

Martin - where and when should I meet you for tandem testing? I can get a Virgin train from New St that gets in to Rugby at just after 9, which I'd need to book a bike space for (but I can sort that out today) then the next one doesn't get in til 10. I'm going to bring my bike too, just in case. It's the Manningtree strategy

Martin109 · « **Reply #128 on:** 23 October, 2010, 10:54:37 am »

Quote from: CrinklyLion on 23 October, 2010, 10:31:15 am

So, three cakes might be enough? I've got St Clements (orange and lemon), Chocolate and banananananananana and chocolate fridge cake. But I have got several of each, if we want them.....

Martin - where and when should I meet you for tandem testing? I can get a Virgin train from New St that gets in to Rugby at just after 9, which I'd need to book a bike space for (but I can sort that out today) then the next one doesn't get in til 10. I'm going to bring my bike too, just in case. It's the Manningtree strategy

I'm aiming to get to the Leisure Centre by 9.30am, to leave sufficient time for tandem fettling etc etc.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #129 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:05:25 am »

Martin,

New meeting point upthread.

Martin109 · « **Reply #130 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:11:58 am »

Quote from: Polar Bear on 19 October, 2010, 08:22:04 pm

I've found an even more convenient parking area - on the A426 Newbold Road just south of the magistrates courts and backing onto Caldecott Park. The parking is on the east side of the A426 and the turn is the southerly of the two from the A426 onto Newbold Road / Park Walk. Google Maps is a bit confusing because the A426 is labelled Newbold Road and so is the bit of side road running parallel to it. This in fact runs in front of the police station and the court. Anyway, take the southern most turn and then turn right into the car park. I tried a Google Maps link but it kept reverting to the whole of the UK.

Free parking and plenty of space for vehicles on a Sunday. Still public enough not to be at risk of break ins but I naturally add that you leave your vehicle at your own risk, just as you would do anywhere.

Thanks, PB. Got it.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #131 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:13:03 am »

Is it something like this?

Google Maps

Polar Bear · « **Reply #132 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:18:54 am »

Brilliant Crinkles - almost

However, you cannot take the first turn as that passes before the police station and Magistrates courts and is restricted. You take the second turn.

Thank you.

dasmoth · « **Reply #133 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:53:29 am »

I was checking this out yesterday and Google Maps view has the southernmost turning flagged as one-way, which was a bit confusing (the arrow only shows up when you're zoomed right in, but it does seem to affect the routing).

A quick check on Streetview shows no evidence of this, though, and you can see the car park immediately on the right.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #134 on:** 23 October, 2010, 11:56:12 am »

Google Streetview is also a tad out of date. There is a large sign opposite the turn which does not appear on Streetview.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #135 on:** 23 October, 2010, 12:30:52 pm »

I did battle with the dangly space and the hen party and the big group of drunks, didn't tackle the person in my booked seat because there was another nearby and am on a train to brum. I say I'M ON THE TRAIN. SORRY, YOU'RE BREAKING U......

chris · « **Reply #136 on:** 23 October, 2010, 01:50:46 pm »

Sorry guys, I don't think we can make it now. If we can we'll see you at the start, but it's looking unlikely.

jogler · « **Reply #137 on:** 23 October, 2010, 02:53:59 pm »

Lights.Will we need lights?

Martin109 · « **Reply #138 on:** 23 October, 2010, 02:55:40 pm »

Quote from: CrinklyLion on 23 October, 2010, 12:30:52 pm

I did battle with the dangly space and the hen party and the big group of drunks, didn't tackle the person in my booked seat because there was another nearby and am on a train to brum. I say I'M ON THE TRAIN. SORRY, YOU'RE BREAKING U......

Please give a report in due course on Kim the Zombified...

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #139 on:** 23 October, 2010, 03:11:26 pm »

Pity me, for I have been to Mordor and verily it is the work of stan...

jogler · « **Reply #140 on:** 23 October, 2010, 03:14:34 pm »

stan who?

dasmoth · « **Reply #141 on:** 23 October, 2010, 03:40:01 pm »

Our contribution to the CAKE supplies (actually chocolate brownies) are in the oven.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #142 on:** 23 October, 2010, 03:46:45 pm »

Veggie friendly ginger parkin has arrived.

Lights: There are no tunnels etc. We should be finished before dusk so I doubt it. Haivng said that I will have my Use Exposure on the bars as that's where it generally lives.

Sad news Chris.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #143 on:** 23 October, 2010, 03:50:38 pm »

Quote from: CrinklyLion on 23 October, 2010, 03:11:26 pm

Pity me, for I have been to Mordor and verily it is the work of stan...

Pity me for I have to go there twice weekly.

jogler · « **Reply #144 on:** 23 October, 2010, 04:06:16 pm »

Bananna gaurds loaded & programmed to goto Defcon 2 1100rs 241010
Maltloaf sliced,buttered,wrapped in clingfilm & loaded into loc&loc box ready for random scoffing
Go bars & dark chocolate kitkats on standby
Water bottles cleaned,filled & in fridge.

jogler · « **Reply #145 on:** 23 October, 2010, 04:26:52 pm »

Quote from: Polar Bear on 17 October, 2010, 11:16:00 am

That's a shame Boab but understandable. I'll have to take a roll call.

I've decided that the Stoney Cove route is better

is that as per post #71?

Polar Bear · « **Reply #146 on:** 23 October, 2010, 08:20:14 pm »

Indeed.

dasmoth · « **Reply #147 on:** 24 October, 2010, 12:58:52 pm »

Four tandems turned up, all stopped for lunch

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #148 on:** 24 October, 2010, 01:06:45 pm »

Hurrah! The tandem fits

And the day is beautiful, the roads quiet, the company excellent and the chips are good.

Kim · « **Reply #149 on:** 24 October, 2010, 02:40:05 pm »

And you presumably survived Virgin Trains, too?

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Author Topic: Random Tandem - 24th October 2010: OP UPDATED (Read 24045 times)