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Post by johna on Mar 9, 2011 9:10:58 GMT
Sorry - yes it is going ahead, 1.30pm in front of the arts tower.
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Post by johna on Mar 9, 2011 19:33:32 GMT
Good ride?
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 10, 2011 10:27:15 GMT
Yeah it was good. Just Me, Robin and Nathan went out. Did about 30-35 only as some didn't have lights and covered legs.
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Post by johna on Mar 10, 2011 18:49:46 GMT
9.30am in front of the arts tower on saturday morning to do this ride. Let me know if you plan to come. Make sure and bring £5 for a tea and a teacake.
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 11, 2011 16:04:06 GMT
Looks like a great ride... Unfortunately I probably won't be back that early as still helping out in Southampton. Would like to ride it though and go to the tram museum Edit- Unless we could sleep our hangovers off Sunday morning and just do it Sunday afternoon?
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 11, 2011 16:05:32 GMT
Sorry you couldn't make it Jerome. I'll be there tomorrow morning.
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 12, 2011 16:37:05 GMT
Good ride today John and Ed. Thanks John for a cracking route.
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Post by EdHarris on Mar 12, 2011 18:02:32 GMT
My pleasure. I'm absolutely shattered now, but I'm glad I carried on- thanks for today!
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Post by Matt_Tucker on Mar 13, 2011 16:41:03 GMT
I know in advance now that I won't be out on Wednesday. Have a good ride people.
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Post by johna on Mar 15, 2011 12:41:49 GMT
I too won't be out this week as I'm ill - enjoy the ride.
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 15, 2011 15:26:43 GMT
You are both rubbish you might feel better tomorrow John I'll be out, lets have some fun!
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Post by clara on Mar 16, 2011 8:42:12 GMT
I'm ill too so won't be out today either. I can't next week either because I'm going to Paris. Have fun!
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 16, 2011 11:12:40 GMT
Right I'm going to postpone my attendance until Friday as noones posted that they're going. So me and Matt will be out Friday for a good ride, anyone else want to come?
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Post by Jerome Jacob on Mar 17, 2011 0:20:18 GMT
Today somebody turned up without a helmet and was turned away which is obviously disappointing for everyone, any new riders should refer to the riding etiquette guide John posted. We're unable to ride with anyone without a helmet as the ride leader would be in a lot of trouble with the university. Here are the main points from the thread, take heed guys: HELMET - Always wear a helmet (NO HELMET = NO RIDE) DRINK - Always bring AT LEAST one bottle of drink with you if we will be riding for an hour or more. ENERGY - Cycling is an endurance sport and therefore you burn a lot of energy. If you run out of energy (we call it ‘bonking’) it will hurt and you will have to ride home very slowly. Energy drinks, energy bars, energy gels or just bananas, chocolate, a malt loaf or whatever will provide you with energy – at least some form of energy is essential for a ride. WHAT TO WEAR? Dress appropriately for the weather conditions (Do not come out in the middle of winter in shorts and a jersey). Please do check the weather forecast before you set off - If people are not dressed appropriately for a ride you will not be able to take part in that ride. In the winter, on your top-half you should wear a base-layer with a L/S Jersey with a windproof jacket or winter jacket. On the bottom-half you should wear shorts with leg/knee warmers or full length thermal tights and over-socks/overshoes on your feet. A MECHANICAL? Check the condition/ cleanliness of your bike especially the brakes, rims and tyres/ tyre pressures and also check for general wear and tear on other parts – prevention is better than the cure so it is much better to carry out repairs on your bike at home than out in the wet, cold Peak District. If you need any help post on the Techies Anonymous section of the forum or search the Internet. UCARD – On an official university ride (i.e. one scheduled by the club or arranged through the forum) please remember to bring your UCard LIGHTS – In the winter it will get dark before the ride finishes. So you need a front light, a rear light AND a rear reflector for your bike to be road legal at night. It is strongly advised that EVERYONE has AT LEAST small lights (white front and red rear) if the group happens to get caught out and comes back in the dark – it has happened many times. Other things to carry on a ride are; spare inner tube(s), pump, multi tool, tyre levers, a chain tool (if not in the multi tool) and a rain jacket (if it is forecast to rain). Optional things - Tyre patches, energy gel (It will get you home if you bonk), a spare tyre, spoke tool (if not in the multi tool). Do remember to ride safely and be considerate to other road user including cars and other cyclists. Other than that, come and have a good time!
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Post by Jonny Five on Mar 17, 2011 8:09:22 GMT
Cheers Jerome for echoing this, I didn't enjoy telling someone they can't ride so make let's not have this doesn't happen again guys. On another note...good ride out to the East which I'm surprised people haven't done more often...detour through Rotherham will be compulsory next time after the locals mistook us for Team Sky....!
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