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Post by johna on Mar 2, 2011 19:07:04 GMT
I won't be out next Wednesday but will be going out next Saturday (12th March) and want to do the 60 mile Crich - Via Gelia run since my club are doing it on Sunday and I won't be there. We get to see the tramway museum and do really nice power climb. Will be going out early(ish) - anyone else want to join me?
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 2, 2011 19:15:42 GMT
I can't believe the day has come where I can see the tramway museum in the flesh. Do they have a cafe where we can have a teacake and admire trams from all around the world in all their glory.
At the moment, I think I can do it, though I will get back to you nearer the time!
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Post by Nathan on Mar 2, 2011 19:24:24 GMT
Hi guys, I'd like to come along next Wednesday. What sort of time do you meet, and what sort of distance will you be looking at covering?
Thanks
Nathan
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Post by johna on Mar 2, 2011 19:57:57 GMT
Matt - I think I know what to spend the remaining club budget on. Bring £5 for a tea and a tea cake; I'm sure we can find somewhere. Nathan - Just come along. We meet at 1.30pm (2pm when the clocks go forward). We're doing around 45 miles at the moment. Provided you've done a bit a cycling before you should be OK. Remember its in the peaks so its hard work (bring plenty of food on drink) and do dress properly for the conditions and wear a helmet. This is the route we did today to give you an idea. Maybe cast you eye over the the riding etiquette thread on the road part of the forum as well.
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Post by Nathan on Mar 3, 2011 9:34:46 GMT
No problem I will hopefully be there on Wednesday then! How many people tend to turn up?
Cheers
Nathan
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Post by EdHarris on Mar 3, 2011 11:09:40 GMT
I really enjoyed yesterdays ride, thanks everyone. As for the tramway museum trip: it's what I've always dreamed about (I'll let you in on a secret, they've got an exquisite example of a Metrovick 101 DR3-driven Roberts 501 from Leeds Metropolitan Transport!). So, yes, I'll be there.
Nathan- there were 9 yesterday, but numbers can be anywhere between 5-12 depending on the weather and whether anyone's got work to do. I'll be nice to ride with you.
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 3, 2011 20:25:39 GMT
hahahaha
2 favourite quotes from this thread already:
John: "bring plenty of food on drink"
and
Ed: "I'll be nice to ride with you"
haha... Ed you've undersold us... we had up to 18 out last term!
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 3, 2011 23:08:43 GMT
and yes John... we have to do that tour!! haha Nathan come along and give it a go... have you done much riding before? we are very welcoming to new lads and lasses and we won't leave you behind
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Post by Nathan on Mar 4, 2011 13:28:49 GMT
I got myself quite fit before Xmas, was doing 50+ milers atleast once a week. Then the snow came, then exams. Now I'm just looking for a reason to get back into it and get myself fit again. Things tend to get a bit boring when your just riding by yourself.
Looking forward to the ride.
Nathan
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 4, 2011 16:43:56 GMT
Sounds great Nathan, I'm sure you'll be fine!
See you Wednesday!
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 7, 2011 12:43:12 GMT
I'll be out on Wednesday.
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Post by robin on Mar 7, 2011 13:03:31 GMT
I will also be out on Wednesday. First time on my road bike with the club, so tell me off whenever i do anything wrong.
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Post by johna on Mar 7, 2011 18:55:09 GMT
So Robin you've seen the light? Lycra is mandatory. Sadly I won't be out but maybe have a whack at a route like this. Enjoy the ride - the weather looks good.
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 7, 2011 19:17:57 GMT
Alright gents, I've had to go home this week, robin and Nathan may I suggest not being put off as me John and ed won't be there but should be the week after to complete the club! Or maybe you're both able to make the Saturday ride John describes above to Crich and Gelia... Which I wanted to see if people were up for doing it sat morning as would like to protest in the afternoon about the tyrannical Clegg haha
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Post by Nathan on Mar 9, 2011 8:18:16 GMT
Hi again, is the ride on today? Where abouts is the meeting point?
Thanks
Nathan
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