SG Cycling Club

Peter Crumb

Up for this 13th/14th bike ride, need to sort my bike out first - there's no way I'm turning up on my spare bike!

Stella

Yay! Wonderful. <br>

Stella

Just a quick update: I got the dates wrong. The ride to Epping Forest is on this next weekend on the 11/12. So far it'll be Peter Crumb and I, Sutent won't be able to come due to other commitments. <br><br>Anyone else up for it? When would suit you better? <br>

Peter Crumb

So does this take like an hour and a half? Are we cycling there and back?

Stella

Of course we're cycling there and back. :-) No idea how long it takes, if it's too long, we can decide to turn around. <br>You cycle to work every day, don't you? I'm not really super fit, so don't worry. <br>

Stella

Just looked at the weather forecast: it shows a sunny Saturday at 8 degrees, so I'll aim for Saturday. No idea re route. As I said many times before: I'm useless as a guide. <br>

Peter Crumb

I do cycle to work but it's only 3.5 miles! Got some bad news I'm afraid - I'm a trainee primary teacher and I'm being observed on monday. After 5 weeks of no teaching I'm going to need the weekend to prepare so won't be able to make it I'm afraid.

Stella

Sorry to hear, Peter. Good luck for Monday. :-)<br>

Peter Crumb

Thankyou! Cannot do weekend of 24th or 1st but can do next weekend or another or even a weeknight to do a short ride.

Stella

No worries. Just get in touch if you feel like going and I'm sure we can arrange something. <br>

Sutent

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Peter Crumb

I wouldn't have been able to come this weekend anyway. After spending about half an hour desperately trying to get my tire off, I eventually managed it but then realised I'd bought the wrong size inner tube! Have ordered a new one which hopefully will come soon. God knows how long it'll take me to get it on though!

Stella

Well, you could give me a shout and I could help you. Also when it comes to tyres and tubes. I'm here, just ask me. :-) If I don't know the answer, I know people who will know. <br><br>Went to Battersea today (to the bike shop I'll have an interview with next week) just to introduce myself and make the most of the weather, and made it in 50 minutes. Was a great ride and the shop owner took my Viscount for a spin and was impressed. Ha!<br>Stopped at Micycle Liverpool Rd. on the way back(when it started to rain), had a chat with Ben who I know from Micycle Ferme Park Rd. and then Brian from Ferme Park Rd. popped in, grinning to see me there. So we rode back together. Bike shops--you gotta love them.<br><br><br>Oh, a motor bike did something stupid (and potentially dangerous) today: I waited in the bike box, wanting to go straight ahead, and the motorbike stopped to my right, already in an angle. I knew he wanted to go left. Come green, instead of waiting for me to pass him, he just cut in front of me. <br><br>Contrary to my rule bending: I jumped a red light going left, no car, no cyclist coming from the right. So despite that motorist having green, he endangered me. Had I been faster, he'd had run me over. Again, not saying going through red is right, but at least I didn't put anyone in danger. <br>

Stella

By the way, Detritus, did you cycle along Liverpool Rd. this afternoon? There was a bloke in front of us, who could have been you, but I wasn't sure and we turned right a short while after.<br>

Detritus

Yes it was me. I called your name but you didn't hear. Just before you turned right.

Stella

Aha. Sorry. Had I been alone, I'd  have stopped. <br>

Sutent

Stella who the mystery person you were cycling with. You better be careful rumours start very easily on herer

Stella

The mystery person was Brian from Micycle. He popped into Micycle Liverpool Rd. (where I sought shelter from the rain) to pick something up so we went back together to Ferme Park Rd. The guys and I have become some sort of friends. Love the relaxed atmosphere at their shop. <br>

miss annie

Guvnors Assembly just posted a link to the National Cycle Museum on twitter http://www.cyclemuseum.org.uk/ I didn't know there was one. Shame it's in far, far away.

Detritus

Miss Annie according to you far far away is anything other than zone 1 or 2.

Stella

Oh, that would be a great trip over a few days. No idea how long it would take to cycle from London to Wales, though.<br>

miss annie

Yes Detritus, Wales is Abroad.

Stella

Peter, I didn't go (and won't go this weekend) to Epping Forest. So if you're still up for next weekend, let me know. <br><br>

Idoru

16-mile ride to Enfield Lock and back today. That's the furthest I've ever been! Very pleased with myself.<br>

Stella

Superb! I went to Victoria Park today to visits friends. Really enjoyed the way back, the evening seems 'mild'. <br>

Sutent

I leave home at 630am and normally I dont see any bikes until I get into central london. Today there were lots of bikes out which was a suprise. 

Stella

My friend figured it's because of people got bikes for Christmas and I think lots has to do with new year's resolutions, plus people were waiting for the 'real' cold to set in. Didn't come, so they cycle. <br>Hope it won't come. Love the weather as it is.<br>

Sutent

I am off to Washington Wednesday. It will be -11 on the weekend. I probably wont be able to wait to come  back to the tropical weather here

Stella

I hope you'll have great weather there. :-)<br>

Stella

Beautiful day today. Went to Hampstead Heath, but learned it's not a great park to cycle. Far too many people walking about. Glad, though, that I managed the hills. <br>Watch out, Sutent, you'll be surprised how much I've improved. <br>Then went to Camden and did a bit of HIIT on the out circle. Got lost on my way back. <i>sigh<br><br></i>Nice two hours of riding in the sun. Love it!<br><br>