Author Topic: Brooklands on Sunday morning (Read 3739 times)

Zipperhead · « **on:** 23 September, 2008, 04:00:25 pm »

Does anybody fancy a ride down to Brooklands on Sunday morning?

Cycle related attractions on the day are:
VETERAN CYCLE RACEDAY
Sunday 28th September
A fantastic morning of veteran and other pedal power
at the Museum and on the MBWorld circuits. Including
races for PENNY-FARTHINGS, SOLID-TYRE BICYCLES,
SINCLAIR C-5s;
PLUS: see your local Postie race his mates on their
famous red-and-white machines

Also, there is the Raleigh bicycle collection there which is worth a visit.

clarion · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 September, 2008, 04:02:19 pm »

Ooooooooh! Tempted...

peliroja · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 September, 2008, 06:15:43 pm »

I've driven a Sinclair C-5 down the Tarka Trail in Barnstaple. It was much fun!

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 September, 2008, 06:29:29 pm »

How far is it to Brooklands, Zipperhead?

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 September, 2008, 06:29:52 pm »

Uh, from London

Zipperhead · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 September, 2008, 07:08:51 pm »

From Putney Bridge it would be about 17 miles.

Here's a link

clarion · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 September, 2008, 08:53:12 pm »

How lumpy is the route? I might take the Carlton (fixie).

Zipperhead · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:08:35 pm »

It can be pretty much lump free - I've done both the lump and smooth routes on fixed.

The smooth route is across the middle of Richmond Park, down to Teddington, Bushey Park, along the river, cross over at Walton Bridge, a right turn and along the other side of the river, across to Weybridge and that's almost it.

токамак · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:09:23 pm »

This sounds good. What time from Putney Bridge?

Zipperhead · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:16:37 pm »

Well....

According to the link, the cycling starts at 9, but the museum opens at 10 - I rang them to clarify and I'm still none the wiser!

So, assuming that it does start at 9, that would mean leaving Putney Bridge at about 7:45. On a Sunday morning. Ouch.

bobb · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:16:49 pm »

Quote from: TOKaMaK on 23 September, 2008, 09:09:23 pm

This sounds good. What time from Putney Bridge?

Is your old man not driving?!

I'd love to go to this, but it all depends on my knee...

токамак · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:28:58 pm »

My old man hasn't mentioned it, perhaps he doesn't know, which is odd with him being a VCC member and Raleigh enthusiast and all. I'll ask him tonight. He probably would drive, especially if there was a jumble! I'd like to ride but couldn't get to Putney Bridge for 07:45. First train from Chelmsford gets to Liverpool Street at 07:42 on a Sunday.

bobb · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:31:17 pm »

I notice there is a friendly train service from Waterloo to Weybridge (Weybridge station being 1 mile from Brooklands). That would be easy

I reckon my knee could handle L'Street to W'Loo and Weybridge to Brooklands, but not much more at the moment...

токамак · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:32:42 pm »

It's a deal then.

clarion · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:47:41 pm »

We're in negotiations as to which bike(s) we are riding, so I guess there's a high chance of an early start sunday morning for us

bobb · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 September, 2008, 09:56:54 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 23 September, 2008, 09:47:41 pm

We're in negotiations as to which bike(s) we are riding, so I guess there's a high chance of an early start sunday morning for us

I shall be on my Woodrup fixer

Edit: I shall even clean it especially for you

clarion · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 September, 2008, 10:39:15 pm »

Oh. Now I have a dilemma. Should I ride my fixie or my Woodrup?

Or go with the casting vote in the household and come by tandem?

Jurek · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 September, 2008, 10:54:52 pm »

Hmm....
ever since I'd heard about Brooklands banked circuit (as an 8 or 9 year old) I've long wanted an opportunity to visit....
As a sprog I'd badgered mes parents something rotten on many an occasion....
Might do it this weekend.

Zipperhead · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 September, 2008, 10:57:04 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 23 September, 2008, 10:39:15 pm

Or go with the casting vote in the household and come by tandem?

You question the casting vote?

I'm probably going to bring my tandem

bobb · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 September, 2008, 11:00:05 pm »

Ooh, some vintage Bentleys are going to be rocking up too - 12 noon.

Never been before. Is there a bar there?

peliroja · « **Reply #20 on:** 23 September, 2008, 11:40:57 pm »

Forgive my ignorance, Zipperhead, but is it a cycling circuit one can, well, cycle around?

Zipperhead · « **Reply #21 on:** 24 September, 2008, 12:32:28 am »

Well, the original circuit is now incomplete (and the surface is pretty poor) and if it were complete it would be a bit on the big side for a cycle race at 4.2k long. But, I've cycled (and driven) on some of the remaining bits of the circuit.

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #22 on:** 24 September, 2008, 01:20:38 pm »

I think I'll join you for this one if I may, weather pending.

Putney Bridge at 0745?

Zipperhead · « **Reply #23 on:** 24 September, 2008, 02:14:33 pm »

The forecast for Sunday is still good, how about meeting on the NE corner of the bridge, about where Gonville Street meets Putney Bridge Approach. Outside the hotel there's plenty of space.

I'm sure we can pick up coffee supplies on the way.

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #24 on:** 24 September, 2008, 03:23:26 pm »

Perfect - see you there.

Is there a jumble, can't see it mentioned on the site?