i was more interested in
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to be honest 😉
Ooh yeah, she's lovely! Is she coming on saturday? Please let it be so.
Why is she not my wife? Can't understand that...
fingerbike- I've got to get a bb out of a borked frame, hang on, I'll see what size it is... I think it's a 73, as it's got a spacer. Oh, forgot to measure it's length, hang on... 113mm axle.
What tooth chainring? Got a 42 somewhere, I'm sure. Might have a 44t.
BTW, sorry about the rude word earlier, mods! Didn't think that one was too bad. Soz.
re the drink after the ride, i won't be able to make it cos i'm larging it in tenerife from sunday and need an early night! 8)
Is Psychle is out there lurking, i think you said you live in Islington? And that you are coming on Saturday? If soo....
Me and my carer are coming in a van. 3 seats in the front. Bung bike in back. Share costs (not expensive). Would you like a lift?
Only thing is, we need to know where abouts you are, see if you need picking up, what colour hair you have (some form of strange condition that the driver has applied), and what bike you ride?
[url= http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R--LzVSDaXM&feature=PlayList&p=049BE6EDE7A8BF64&playnext=1&index=4 ]Aleigh's trip to Tenerife[/url]
Ah've still got it! It never went away!
you're sooooo dead rudeboy
Oops!
Heh!
i hope your not this rude in real life?
I'm actually quite polite.
Look, to make it up to you, I'll stick that Glen Medeiros tune on me phone, and we can have a little dance, eh?
Can't say fairer than that, love...
Urmmm - no, people will stare!
Aw, come on! Proper teenagers at a party style; holding each other up because they are so drunk.
Ooh, I can almost taste the MD20/20...
wca will be bringing sloe gin.......
'WCA' + 'alcoholic beverage'.
Hmm....
What could possibly go wrong?
I've just posted on the other Swinley thread about drinkies.
[i]pk-ripper - Member
lol - and there from radoggair is the reason why I don't bother.rado, I agree it's about the company, which is why in smaller groups you can actually chat to people, about a fair bit of stuff (not just riding, as that's just one of many things I'm interested in) and actually get to know a bit more about them, all without worrying how many people are around you, whether you'll clip a wheel if you switch off, whether someone else will trip yours etc. You know, actual chatting, rather than swapping around positions in a larger bunch, saying a cursory "hello, who are you on the forum, whoops, singletrack bit, hopefully catch up with you in a bit". I wasn't 100% that I wouldn't be going, but hey, you've just helped me make up my mind.
oh, and bluetit really is a pathetic insult. You could have called me a **** or something, but no, you chose bluetit[/i]
Didn't want to go down the line of swearing you see, instead kept it 'gentlemanly'. You'll also find its a 'social' ride where you can chat whilst you climb. I even did it on the last meet. It also doesn't matter if there's 3 or 30 people, once you hit a fast bit of singletrack you don't or mostly can't still keep talking to them whilst cycling, unless your pathetically slow. Thus, this must mean your pathetically slow and unsocialable. Your replying sentence also refers to whether your with 4 or 40 people again. If you chat and switch off you may clip or be clipped regardless if your in a big bunch.
Anyway PK, cause i'm keeping it clean, enjoy your day all by yourself, we all look forward to your great pictures and stories of the days ride
Guys - we don't need this. Both of you come along on Saturday and enjoy the Swinley vibe.
Peace.
WTF...
People are having a to do, on this thread??? Chill out! and as CG says, come along and enjoy yerselves!
'Bluetit' LOL! Pretty sure that wasn't really meant as a proper insult!
C_G - i'm about 400 miles away so cant make it unfortunately. I look forward to the pics though. U guys n gals enjoy the ride
Rudeboy - just a bit of banter thats all.
[b]ON TOPIC - PLEASE READ[/b]
Everyone - thanks for all your input on this and in view of the cold weather conditions continuing, we have a plan.
We shall start riding as one large group and if it appears obvious that it's not going to work well, we will split into groups. Here's the contingency plan:
There are 5 people who will be able to lead and I'm pretty certain that I can rustle/bully some volunteers with local knowledge to sweep. Groups would have to be split by ability so you need to be honest! I am happy to lead at a gentle pace which will be particularly suitable for people coming back after injury/illness.
The group leaders will have a copy of the route I have devised but route choice will ultimately be left to them.
I do hope that this will reassure those who had concerns about waiting around/getting cold/getting lost etc. In fact it may persuade some more people to come along!
If anyone has any questions, feel free to post up or e-mail me, address in profile.
It's going to be a great day 🙂
Hi girls, I hope your ride goes OK on Saturday & that everyone has a great time. Sorry I wont be there as it's a 500 mile round trip for me & I'm not feeling too hot at the moment with the winter lurgy.
Is Rocketdog still going to pitch up in his leopard print outfit?
Only I think I saw 'shim' down the gym pumping iron to buff his body into shape
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those were my slimmer days 🙁
cinnamon_girl
I'm hoping to be able to make it, pending any bike or baby emergencies.
I'll be coming from Ealing, West London and I can fit 1 other bike on the roof if anyone is on the way and needs a lift
smurf (previously known on here as murf)
Hello smurf. Ealing used to be one of my old stomping grounds!
We have a little snow at Swinley, it's looking rather pretty. But the good news is that the trails are still riding well so you won't need your spiked tyres 😀
cinnamon girl
As I'm still recovering, can I be put into the slowest group please?
Worry not - Auntie C_G will take care of the sick, lame and lazy 😉
Don't forget to bring your extra layers for when we stop for a break at the cafe! 😀
Anyone else need to know anything before Saturday?
I am hoping to come along as well. Might bring my daughter with me too maybe even my son if that's ok. They are 14 and 12 respectively and have spent many happy (well, mostly happy 🙂 ) hours trundling around Swinley. I know quite a few of the routes but would love to see where you are planning to take people and what sort of things you are hoping to get up ie. will you be heading out through the corkscrew and on round to Babymaker / Labrynth etc.
Bikingcatastrophe - I do think it's great that you are getting your kids out into the fresh air and countryside. I do however feel that this is not really suitable for a family ride.
Aleigh and I behave very badly sometimes and our language can be colourful. I have kids myself (although they are adults now) and I certainly would not have taken them to anything like this. People will be letting their hair down in an adult environment and they can not be expected to modify their behaviour 🙂
I am of course [b]not[/b] implying that the STW'ers would be worse than Aleigh and I ................................
but would be amazed if they were not an awful lot worse 😉
I do hope you understand 🙂
Cue, WCA.. However the BBB is suitable for all ages.. etc etc.. 😀
I got a new camera for Christmas (none of your fancy SLR stuff, but its good enough for me) so if you haven't got any other volunteers I'll take some pics.
I think I'll be there anyway!!
Thanks for the heads up CG and understand.Hmmm, two badly behaved ladies - definitely need to leave the kids behind! I guess they can go shopping with wifey for the day. 🙂
Only if we manage to turn up on the right day.
Dez - that would be great thank you but one proviso - you exclude me (not that Mr Poddy used to take any notice). Do you want to ride with the group or be "strategically placed for photographic opportunities"?!
Bikingcatastrophe - you could always come along for either morning or afternoon session? We will probably be in the Cafe around 1.00 pm.
singletrackmind - yep, this Saturday!
I thought this was Sunday, so might have a problem.. 😥
Just going to check
Why can't the kids come? It won't be too demanding for kids of that age. And if they're with their dad, they can always cut out early, if it's too tough.
As for the language, well, I'm sure people can moderate their language (I mean, as there will be ladies present, I will of course be minding my Ps and Qs). anyway, it's a cruel, harsh World out there; no point sheltering them from it. At that age, they probably know more swear words than their parents, anyway...
I think it's just because people don't want to be shown up by youngsters...
😆 excuse me whilst i almost spit my coffee out over my keyboard! 😆
😀 Saturday is ok. phew
Yay!
Something amused you, Aleigh? Do tell. 🙄
[i]I will of course be minding my Ps and Qs[/i]
😆
RudeBoy are you bringing your new internet friend?
Any room for another fat bloke ?
The kids got me on the Wii Fit and it said I was a beast or was that Obese ?
Anyway not been out on the bike for lots of months and not been to Swinley for over a year so sounds like a good oppurtunity to get started again.
ps Is it still uncool to ride a Marin ?
What new internet friend? Do you mean psychle? No, he's working, unfortunately, but I've told him about the van thing and that, so he should be up for future rides.
Good name BTW. Big up an' nuff respect to the Hackney Massive. Mind you, you've lost a bit of weight lately, haven't you? Not so massive any more. Or have you become McFatty again, over Xmas?
Aleigh; I can assure you, that I shall behave impeccably. Got to show that there are still [i]some[/i] Gentlemen left.
Muke- Marins are officially cool again, i think. They became so uncool, that it's gone full circle, and now they are cool again!
It's things like Titanium Litespeeds and that, that are not cool any more...
C_G, in answer to your question, I'll do what I've seen others do - blast ahead and wait "strategically placed for photographic opportunities".
Seems like a fun way to do it.
Maybe video a few bits too. See how it goes.
Oh yeah, and I'll exclude you (maybe) 🙂
she loves having a pic taken really 😆
i on the other hand don't 😉
[i]i on the other hand don't [/i]
I'll just take pics of the bikes and cut the rest off!