LondonSkaters Speed Team - Speed Skating & Rollerblading Club in London

dan_b · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 2078

OK, time to summarise. 75 miles in Essex, starting from Billericay (regular trains from Liverpool St). In principle we should be back before dark, but lights recommended in case we're not (punctures, mechanicals, etc), likewise spare tube, patches, pump, basic tools etc.

8am (approx) start OK for everyone? May as well make the most of daylight. Pub lunch, somewhere.

dan_b
Andy
Rick
Sol (subject to getting bike from Andy)
Christophe
Ray
any other takers?

My mobile: 07906 829031
Route guide
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More information about the ride we're borrowing the route from

sol · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:44 pm Subject:

I will have a locker in Billericay should anyone need it

Rick · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:07 pm Subject:

Bike is tuned up, new tyres lights fitted water bottles washed, long fingered gloves ready. Bring it on.

Ray · Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 798 Location: Dagenham

Did a 25 mile ride in the Essex countryside early Sunday morning. Rode through drizzle and wind so good practice for Saturday Very Happy

andyman · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:12 am Subject:

Yup, just dug my mudguards out!!!

dan_b · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 2078

Must admit the forecast is not looking absolutely lovely, but there's plenty of time yet for that to change.

I propose getting the 07:34 from Liverpool St, arr 08:06. Cheap day return £9.30

Rick · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:29 am Subject:

I can see I am going to have to invest in my sleep bank. I am knackered at the moment.

Natasha · Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 2967 Location: Crystal Palace

andyman · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:13 am Subject:

Yes, Four travel for price of two.....but will it hold off the rain Sad

sol · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:28 pm Subject:

dan_b · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 2078

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/90027 is (approximately but I think mostly) the route as described on the route card, if anyone wants to do gpx stuff.

I had to guess in a few places, because instructions like "right at post office" aren't much help when the map doesn't show post offices

sol · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:49 pm Subject:

Hmm, forecast for Sun currently looks a lot better than for Sat

Christophe · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 1369

I can't make Saturday.

Could make Sunday (if Micheal Fish plays ball).

andyman · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:44 pm Subject:

Always reluctant to make calls on the weather before an event but I think if the weather looks substantially better on the Sunday I think I might prefer to do that.
How would that affect everyone? Maybe we should make the call Thur or Fri???

Mikey-two-Names · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 3517

It's probably a little early to be making calls on the weather, tbh. Wait till Friday eve/Saturday and decide then, you'll have a much better idea.

Sadly I've gone and booked loads of lessons on Sunday so can't make it then either. Well not really sadly, as I love teaching, but it does mean I'd miss out anyway.