London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

A simply scrumptious Curry House called Sharod in Barkingside (near Ilford), great food, awesome service, and I know the guys pretty well so they are happy to let us virtually take over the place for the evening, if we should so desire.
The route is pretty nice, quite chilled and not a lot of heavy traffic, especially on a Saturday, around 10-11 miles each way, at a relaxed pace, not slow, but not crazy fast or racing, also just to warn you all there are a couple of minor hills to climb on the way there (one that is steep-ish), but on the way back its all downhill/flat which makes it all the more rewarding!

Food is quite reasonably priced (the beer is too), plus there is a good selection of Vegetarian/vegan stuff for those whose dietary needs require it.
But the best bit about the evening is that just like last time, my parents are happy to give up their garden for the evening to take care of our bikes, so we can relax a little knowing they are not being left out in the streets, however I recommend that you still bring locks regardless.
From there its a bout 5-7 minute walk to The Curry House, where the copious amounts of food/beer consumption can begin :)


One important note please, no racing off ahead unless you know the route like the back of your hand and want to leave the pack/go it on your own, last time two people very stupidly almost ended up on a Dual carriageway because they thought it was wise to shoot ahead of the pack on a route they didn't know at all, which resulted in me chasing after them and inadvertently leading everyone else onto the same dual carriageway to try and stop them from killing themselves, (not forgetting the long walk of shame because it was too dangerous to walk back up the slip road).
Anyways, I don't want a repeat of that situation so this is just an advance warning to anyone coming on this ride, if you do something stupid like that this time, i'm not gonna put everyone else at risk again to allow for your idiocy.
Apologies in advance to everyone for the sterness of the above warning, but I would like everyone to enjoy the ride as much as possible :)

Ride starts at the top of Brick Lane 7PM, with intended arrival at the Curryhouse by 8:30pm

So.....

1. CrazyJames

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)

Errr isn't this the same day as the christmas party?

Indeed you are right, date changed!

Oh and I do realize that this may be stating the obvious to some, but its a night ride so bring some decent lights with you!
Also anyone who is riding brakeless please make sure you are capable of stopping at speed downhill, as there is one quite long downhill section on the way there, and one on the way back, lotsa fun :)

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan

hellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll yes!

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan
5. velo libre

Pah - should be called "The Balti Bites Back"

give me the blandest thing on the menu.

Check calendar. This is Lfgss Xmas party night I think...

Check again, the date inside the thread has been altered, not sure I can change the thread title date though.

aha! in which case...

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan
5. velo libre
6. joe smith

Repped!

"I'll have 24 plates of chips"

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan
5. velo libre
6. joe smith
7. NurseHolliday

Haha beat me to it!

Classic Brit-Asian comedy, used to love that as a kid, whatever happened to the greats like Goodness Gracious Me, The Fast Show etc.....I haven't seen anything on TV since thats measured up, then again I stopped owning a TV or watching it since January.

Fuckin' classic. repped.

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan
5. velo libre
6. joe smith
7. 50/14

1. CrazyJames
2. Mobidog (if in London)
3. Bainbridge
4. blind dan
5. velo libre
6. joe smith
7. NurseHolliday
8. 50/14