London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

philxthomas · 2nd May 2009

did anyone end up riding? it didnt look like it would happen so i went to a bbq

squeasel · 2nd May 2009

burrito sunday summons.
still split on whether i'm riding or not, but you'll find me under the green awning, if the truck shows up tomorrow.

philxthomas · 9th May 2009

11 am at monument tomorrow for burritos!

DrAlfonzo · 9th May 2009

yeah ill be there for defos. where shall we ride to?? i fancy a good ride somewhere. I was looking at a route to hexham the other day but couldnt work out the best route. think its about 25 miles there. I would fancy that one day but probably at an earlier start than 11.

marc_77 · 9th May 2009

I was gonna ride to my folks tomorrow at some point for dinner, it's in Ryton, about 9 miles, but a sweet ride. If anyone fancies a countryside jaunt let me know !

marc_77 · 9th May 2009

And the ride doesn't include dinner...

marc_77 · 10th May 2009

Scratch that... didn't get up anywhere near in time !

DrAlfonzo · 10th May 2009

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...=UTF8&t=p&z=12

not the exact route but as close as google maps would have it. 46miles? I've got fucking jelly legs.

philxthomas · 10th May 2009

nice one, i assume yous got the train back?

think im gonna do a big ride tomoro. i guess everyone else will be at work?

DrAlfonzo · 10th May 2009

no trains back for us mr man! met riksta in corbridge where he was mingling with the rich and famous at the car show, had a drink at pub then set off back the same route. It's a good ride we'll have to do it again once your hours have swapped for work.

theGman · 10th May 2009

good fun today. legs are a bit heavy now though. think it has to be mentioned that ali took his camera without a memory card...

DrAlfonzo · 10th May 2009

marc_77 · 12th May 2009

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Originally Posted by DrAlfonzo

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=ne35py&daddr=B1318%2FGre at+N+Rd+to:A167(M)+to:A695%2FScotswood+Rd+to:54.97 722,-1.826134+to:corbridge&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdqARwMd9kD n_w%3BFZTMRgMdhHbn_w%3BFbq_RgMdHkLm_w%3B%3B&mra=dm e&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4&dirflg=w&sll=54. 986676,-1.827164&sspn=0.084311,0.294228&ie=UTF8&t=p&z=12

not the exact route but as close as google maps would have it. 46miles? I've got fucking jelly legs.

That looks like a wicked ride, wish I'd joined yous now !

This is mint for working out routes / how far you've been...

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

ricky2slicky · 12th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc_77

That looks like a wicked ride, wish I'd joined yous now !

This is mint for working out routes / how far you've been...

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

How do you work it ?

marc_77 · 12th May 2009

I was waiting for that , took me a while ...

Click START RECORDING , change it to "for cyclists", and double click to add markers and it joins them up

search for your start point first, with ,uk on the end, it's defaulted to america ca ca ca

Paul · 12th May 2009

just seen the full post about it.
well if anyone fancies it friday

heres the original post:
so me and sheep are thinking of doing a biggish ride friday.

either:
a) ride to coast

b) train to berwick then ride home [£5-10]

c) train to edinburgh and then ride home [£12]

edin is early set off time, get there for just after 8, breakfast and ride home.
berwick is either 7 or 10 set off.

will be at polo if anyone fancies it.

philxthomas · 12th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

train to edinburgh and then ride home

In a day?!

DrAlfonzo · 12th May 2009

edinburgh -> newcastle is just over 100 miles, but it's more hilly and not as nice as berwick -> newcastle i dont think.

check these out;

1- http://arkitipintel.com/2008/07/30/epic/
2- http://arkitipintel.com/2008/08/03/e-p-i-c/

Paul · 12th May 2009

the more i looked in to it, i think berwick is the easier and more realistic option.

being a wimp i dont think i my nice pert bum could spend that long on my saddle.

so, berwick anyone friday?

philxthomas · 12th May 2009

im at work, and its probably for the best.

just been looking and kielder is 80 miles round trip. think ill have to give that one a go in a few weeks

theGman · 12th May 2009

This has got to take the fixed/ss biscuit though

http://greatdividerace.blogspot.com/

note the single speed record (by a woman).

"[SIZE=2]The Great Divide Race is a self-supported, solo competition following the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Traversing Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, the route demands over 200,000 feet of climbing along its length. Competitors carry all equipment necessary to negotiate the backcountry, restocking on food and other supplies from the small towns along the route."[/SIZE]

DrAlfonzo · 12th May 2009

jesus. pure pain i think. Im definatly up for trying that keilder ride i think that would be a really nice ride it if was a nice day. Paul, why you messing up the carefully laid plans???! We all gonna do the Century the weekend we planned. we'll have no cowboys attempts thanks. im away this weekend anyway.

Paul · 12th May 2009

well i will be gone by then, so i want to do it when i dont have to travel 1000mile to get to the start from the middle of france...

philxthomas · 12th May 2009

o.t.t. · 13th May 2009

dunno how much i'll be able to get out the rest of the week, several assignments call.

DrAlfonzo · 18th May 2009

come on paul/mark/sheep, i want to know about your ride on friday!

philxthomas · 23rd May 2009

philxthomas · 30th May 2009

anyone riding tomoro morning?

11 monument

o.t.t. · 1st June 2009

bike's happy again after saturday mishap.

squeasel · 19th June 2009

this sunday. in addition to being a burrito sunday, is going to be the longest day of the year. i'd like to spend a good portion of it being reckless/on my bike. Anyone else free or have a plan of attack?

bike solstice, plz.

philxthomas · 19th June 2009

night ride, 10pm to 4am

DrAlfonzo · 20th June 2009

playin fathers day shit.

philxthomas · 21st June 2009

think im gonna go check out critical mass this friday if anyone else fancies it?

anyone know where/when it is/been before? i heard haymarket at 5.30

philxthomas · 28th June 2009

bit of a ride tonight, monument at 5pm

Toon phycle pimp · 28th June 2009

may not make it my toeclip has snaped!!!
any ideas 4 hipster duble staps of the xl verity

philxthomas · 28th June 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikepimp-rcyb

may not make it my toeclip has snaped!!!
any ideas 4 hipster duble staps of the xl verity

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwP...c003147c003267

??

squeasel · 28th June 2009

power grips come in XL. my friend who wore big boots/sneakers swore by them, by the nature of the design, they'll rip eventually (but you can see it coming in time to get a new set).

Hamatt · 28th June 2009

Still riding at 5? I'm up fo that

philxthomas · 28th June 2009

yep, cya there

Toon phycle pimp · 28th June 2009

I think im back on da road
see yous in a bit

o.t.t. · 29th June 2009

sweet ride, wasn't expecting so many (:
some flicks @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/36978761@N02/

marc_77 · 29th June 2009

Yeah, pleasant surprise when everyone rocked up at central, good stuff , need more like it !!

Good snaps too !

squeasel · 14th July 2009

p-p-p-p-party at my place, after your sunday ride.
if i skip the ride itself, its because i'm cooking something rad.
so if you're not too knackered, try to wrap up at mnmt?

philxthomas · 14th July 2009

that will be mint, im there

ricky2slicky · 15th July 2009

theGman · 16th July 2009

Is there a ride tonight?

marc_77 · 16th July 2009

I think there's something forming...

o.t.t. · 16th July 2009

wet... wet.

Hamatt · 16th July 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc_77

I think there's something forming...

Is it massive black clouds?

philxthomas · 18th July 2009

ride tomorrow around 5:30, weather permitting, then fixed gear party at priyas flat, all welcome.

will post here to confirm tomorrow.

12th May 2009	#771
theGman	Mental! This has got to take the fixed/ss biscuit though http://greatdividerace.blogspot.com/ note the single speed record (by a woman). "[SIZE=2]The Great Divide Race is a self-supported, solo competition following the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Traversing Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, the route demands over 200,000 feet of climbing along its length. Competitors carry all equipment necessary to negotiate the backcountry, restocking on food and other supplies from the small towns along the route."[/SIZE]
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12th May 2009	#774
philxthomas	. Last edited by philxthomas; 12th May 2009 at 22:31. Reason: not gonna happen
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23rd May 2009	#777
philxthomas	. Last edited by philxthomas; 30th May 2009 at 19:54. Reason: .
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30th May 2009	#778
philxthomas	anyone riding tomoro morning? 11 monument Last edited by philxthomas; 31st May 2009 at 07:33.
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15th July 2009	#795
ricky2slicky	:-(
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2nd May 2009	#751
philxthomas	did anyone end up riding? it didnt look like it would happen so i went to a bbq
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2nd May 2009	#752
squeasel	burrito sunday summons. still split on whether i'm riding or not, but you'll find me under the green awning, if the truck shows up tomorrow.
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9th May 2009	#753
philxthomas	11 am at monument tomorrow for burritos!
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9th May 2009	#754
DrAlfonzo	yeah ill be there for defos. where shall we ride to?? i fancy a good ride somewhere. I was looking at a route to hexham the other day but couldnt work out the best route. think its about 25 miles there. I would fancy that one day but probably at an earlier start than 11.
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9th May 2009	#755
marc_77	I was gonna ride to my folks tomorrow at some point for dinner, it's in Ryton, about 9 miles, but a sweet ride. If anyone fancies a countryside jaunt let me know !
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9th May 2009	#756
marc_77	And the ride doesn't include dinner...
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10th May 2009	#757
marc_77	Scratch that... didn't get up anywhere near in time !
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10th May 2009	#758
DrAlfonzo	http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...=UTF8&t=p&z=12 not the exact route but as close as google maps would have it. 46miles? I've got fucking jelly legs.
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10th May 2009	#759
philxthomas	nice one, i assume yous got the train back? think im gonna do a big ride tomoro. i guess everyone else will be at work?
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10th May 2009	#760
DrAlfonzo	no trains back for us mr man! met riksta in corbridge where he was mingling with the rich and famous at the car show, had a drink at pub then set off back the same route. It's a good ride we'll have to do it again once your hours have swapped for work.
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10th May 2009	#761
theGman	good fun today. legs are a bit heavy now though. think it has to be mentioned that ali took his camera without a memory card...
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12th May 2009	#765
marc_77	I was waiting for that , took me a while ... Click START RECORDING , change it to "for cyclists", and double click to add markers and it joins them up search for your start point first, with ,uk on the end, it's defaulted to america ca ca ca
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12th May 2009	#766
Paul	just seen the full post about it. well if anyone fancies it friday heres the original post: so me and sheep are thinking of doing a biggish ride friday. either: a) ride to coast b) train to berwick then ride home [£5-10] c) train to edinburgh and then ride home [£12] edin is early set off time, get there for just after 8, breakfast and ride home. berwick is either 7 or 10 set off. will be at polo if anyone fancies it.
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12th May 2009	#768
DrAlfonzo	edinburgh -> newcastle is just over 100 miles, but it's more hilly and not as nice as berwick -> newcastle i dont think. check these out; 1- http://arkitipintel.com/2008/07/30/epic/ 2- http://arkitipintel.com/2008/08/03/e-p-i-c/
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12th May 2009	#769
Paul	the more i looked in to it, i think berwick is the easier and more realistic option. being a wimp i dont think i my nice pert bum could spend that long on my saddle. so, berwick anyone friday?
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12th May 2009	#770
philxthomas	im at work, and its probably for the best. just been looking and kielder is 80 miles round trip. think ill have to give that one a go in a few weeks
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12th May 2009	#772
DrAlfonzo	jesus. pure pain i think. Im definatly up for trying that keilder ride i think that would be a really nice ride it if was a nice day. Paul, why you messing up the carefully laid plans???! We all gonna do the Century the weekend we planned. we'll have no cowboys attempts thanks. im away this weekend anyway.
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12th May 2009	#773
Paul	well i will be gone by then, so i want to do it when i dont have to travel 1000mile to get to the start from the middle of france...
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13th May 2009	#775
o.t.t.	dunno how much i'll be able to get out the rest of the week, several assignments call.
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18th May 2009	#776
DrAlfonzo	come on paul/mark/sheep, i want to know about your ride on friday!
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1st June 2009	#779
o.t.t.	bike's happy again after saturday mishap.
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19th June 2009	#780
squeasel	this sunday. in addition to being a burrito sunday, is going to be the longest day of the year. i'd like to spend a good portion of it being reckless/on my bike. Anyone else free or have a plan of attack? bike solstice, plz.
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19th June 2009	#781
philxthomas	night ride, 10pm to 4am
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20th June 2009	#782
DrAlfonzo	playin fathers day shit.
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21st June 2009	#783
philxthomas	think im gonna go check out critical mass this friday if anyone else fancies it? anyone know where/when it is/been before? i heard haymarket at 5.30
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28th June 2009	#784
philxthomas	bit of a ride tonight, monument at 5pm
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28th June 2009	#785
Toon phycle pimp	may not make it my toeclip has snaped!!! any ideas 4 hipster duble staps of the xl verity
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28th June 2009	#787
squeasel	power grips come in XL. my friend who wore big boots/sneakers swore by them, by the nature of the design, they'll rip eventually (but you can see it coming in time to get a new set).
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28th June 2009	#788
Hamatt	Still riding at 5? I'm up fo that
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28th June 2009	#790
Toon phycle pimp	I think im back on da road see yous in a bit
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