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 Feb 2 2008, 10:08 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow  |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Feb 2 2008, 01:36 PM)  I'm OK for the 16th Feb, looking forward to it!!  (although usual caveat that I may be a bit slow, etc!!!)Not to worry ... and as Bob will vouch, the pace on my rides is fairly pedestrian. Plus the condition on my rides is we ride at the pace of the slowest person in the group. -------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
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Feb 6 2008, 05:51 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
Just bumping this one up the tree a bit to remind folks that the February Swinley ride is a week Saturday, so start getting the passes from your SWMBOs or suitable excuses ready.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
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Feb 7 2008, 12:18 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
Still good for me (even if I can't shake this dam cold that I have!!)
-------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Feb 8 2008, 08:07 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 4-October 07 From: winchester |
ive got my pass sorted, ill be there. phipsy -------------------- most problems are caused by the NUT which connects the seat to the handlebars
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Feb 9 2008, 08:13 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Bracknell, Berkshire |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Feb 7 2008, 12:18 PM) Still good for me (even if I can't shake this dam cold that I have!!) Just as well it wasn't this weekend. I've picked up a nasty cold myself and have felt too rough to ride anywhere.  Hope you have a good outing.
-------------------- WARNING: May contain traces of absolute bo11ocks.
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Feb 10 2008, 07:33 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(phipsy @ Feb 8 2008, 08:07 PM) ive got my pass sorted, ill be there. phipsy Nice one Phipsy, see you there. What time are we thinking of guys? 9.30 - 10 suits me, but reasonable flexible. Hedgehog - i'm reckoning i've got severe man-flu, but i'll soldier on!! Marc -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Feb 10 2008, 08:16 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Feb 10 2008, 09:33 PM) What time are we thinking of guys? 9.30 - 10 suits me, but reasonable flexible. The visitors centre opens at 10:00 and we need to get riding permits for the day so I suggest we aim to get there around 9:45 to allow time for bike assembly, any pre-ride 'fettling' and generally saying hello (since most of us haven't yet met). BTW : Anyone who's thinking to ride - please post here and I'll IM you with my number. So far we've got 4 names in the frames. -------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
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Feb 10 2008, 09:25 PM
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 Group: Root Admin Joined: 22-June 06 From: Locks Heath, Hampshire |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Feb 10 2008, 08:16 PM) The visitors centre opens at 10:00 and we need to get riding permits for the day so I suggest we aim to get there around 9:45 Just confirming I'm definitely in. Looking forward to meeting everyone. For info, you can also get the permits online (just tried this for the hell of it). They ask you print out the email receipts and bring them on the day as proof of purchase. -------------------- |
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Feb 11 2008, 09:11 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(bobosola @ Feb 10 2008, 11:25 PM) For info, you can also get the permits online (just tried this for the hell of it). They ask you print out the email receipts and bring them on the day as proof of purchase. My word, it works ... the wonders of modern science. In this case I suggest (if everyone is in agreement) we try to meet a little earlier to avoid the 'rush'. Proposed revised time - meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. -------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Feb 11 2008, 07:01 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
Good stuff! My permit to ride all done.
Will do my best to get there for 9.15 (fingers crossed that my 1 year old doesn't keep me awake all night!!) Marc -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Feb 11 2008, 09:55 PM
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Group: Root Admin Joined: 22-June 06 From: Locks Heath, Hampshire |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Feb 11 2008, 09:11 AM) Proposed revised time - meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Fine by me. I wasn't out on the bike last weekend so I'm really looking forward to this. I don't want to freak out the new guys, but I'm 9 stones of Iron Man honed fitness and ride a rig with a helium alloy frame which weighs in at 0.2 kg. I wear skin-tight gear adorned with a dozen logos of my main sponsors - rather like a large multi-coloured body durex. And I pedal so fast that my legs actually make a humming noise. But we're all equal on forum rides so I won't laugh too much at the rest of you. -------------------- |
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Feb 11 2008, 11:43 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(bobosola @ Feb 11 2008, 11:55 PM) And I pedal so fast that my legs actually make a humming noise. Is that where that noise came from ... 
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Feb 12 2008, 11:48 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 4-October 07 From: winchester |
Ok, got my permit. See you all at 9.15 Saturday Phipsy -------------------- most problems are caused by the NUT which connects the seat to the handlebars
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Feb 12 2008, 05:33 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
Just checked the BBC 5 day forecast and it looks like there's no rain expected before the weekend, but Saturday is looking like it'll be chilly - so wrap up warm.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Feb 13 2008, 01:46 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 4-October 07 From: winchester |
QUOTE(bobosola @ Feb 11 2008, 09:55 PM) Fine by me. I wasn't out on the bike last weekend so I'm really looking forward to this. I don't want to freak out the new guys, but I'm 9 stones of Iron Man honed fitness and ride a rig with a helium alloy frame which weighs in at 0.2 kg. I wear skin-tight gear adorned with a dozen logos of my main sponsors - rather like a large multi-coloured body durex. And I pedal so fast that my legs actually make a humming noise. But we're all equal on forum rides so I won't laugh too much at the rest of you. i think we will be warm enough if weve got to keep up with bob. im quite worried about the hummming noises. Phipsy -------------------- most problems are caused by the NUT which connects the seat to the handlebars
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Feb 14 2008, 02:22 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(phipsy @ Feb 13 2008, 01:46 PM) im quite worried about the hummming noises. Phipsy Me too! Oh and FINAL CALL FOR ANYONE THAT WANTS TO JOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT SWINLEY!! -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Feb 14 2008, 06:04 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Feb 14 2008, 04:22 PM) Me too! Oh and FINAL CALL FOR ANYONE THAT WANTS TO JOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT SWINLEY!! Indeed. Or if you're too shy to post on this thread,  just IM me and I'll make sure that we know to expect you.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Feb 15 2008, 09:39 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
Also - don't forget there's a cafe at the visitors centre where we can go afterwards for a post ride cup of coffee and slice of fruit cake whilst we have a post ride chin-wag.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Feb 15 2008, 12:59 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
Looking forward to it as I am currently having one of the worst days at work ever........
-------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Feb 17 2008, 12:24 AM
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Group: Root Admin Joined: 22-June 06 From: Locks Heath, Hampshire |
Thanks for another great ride today Andy. Google earth file for anyone interested. I can also PM the ride overlaid on my OS 25K map if you like (can't do a public post for copyright reasons). I still find myself amazed at this place. Close to London, a ton of familes in the car par park, but 5 minutes later you're in proper single track and genuine technical challenge and it feels like you've got the whole place to yourself. Good to meet marcliam & phipsy, thoroughly enjoyable morning in good company - short but sweet. I was dead chuffed with myself for not bottling a couple of the trickier bits.
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