London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

This is because I suck and I missed the last one, and I'm missing the next one.

So... how about we just say fuck it, and do another impromptu ride in two days time?

Perhaps not so late, more evening than night, how about bringing along some BBQ stuff and having hot dogs out near Kew Bridge on the riverside path?

Dunno, it's just an idea. I want to ride, and I want to do the bridges, and I can't make the other rides so how about this Saturday?

THE PLANS

Meet outside Ken's House at 9pm.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=51.504355,-0.07773&spn=0.003533,0.01104&t=h&z=17&om=1

We ride East to West.

BBQ at Kew Bridge.

Bring some bears for the BBQ.
We'll delegate food purchases on Friday 20th July. You might be obliged to buy some buns, sausages or even a foil/portable BBQ.

/// in like flynn ///

1. velocity boy
2. wayne_f14


So what do you reckon to the bringing a BBQ thing?

With the stuff distributed over a few riders it shouldn't be a problem. Someone could carry two portable foil BBQ things. Someone could carry buns. Someone could carry hot dogs. Someone could carry beer, as could another person or two ;)

1. velocity boy
2. wayne_f14
3. MA3K (I am busy until after nine on Saturday, otherwise I would like to come.)

I'm busy most of Saturday evening, but if its a late start you bet im in! Actually I only just joined this group and I joined it purely because of the increasingly famous Bridges Ride so HI EVERYONE !!!!!!!

Bbq! Bbq! Bbq!

I'm in

I am really really tempted, just trying to sort out the logistics now. There is an informal stag do that I may have to go to, but seeing as I am missing the Dunwich for the actual wedding I think they owe me a ride.

As for the BBQ, interesting idea, should be doable.

The weather looks slightly dodgy but might be OK :-)

Well this one will be quite small I think.

It's very short notice.

Though I'm looking forward to the BBQ :)

How long did it take you guys last time? And it should be faster/smoother with fewer of us so we'll shave a tenth off the time easily I think.

Oh, and what time do people want to head out? 9 or 10pm? Earlier? Later?

I'll keep the first post updated with the plans as we make them up.

You have the best name on the forum.


At a party sat, don't know how long it will go on for. I'll give you a bell if I'm coming.

9pm sounds good for me. Have had a serious sleep deficit recently and don't want to be up ALL night.

Following the original route or the reversed (west to east) route?

unfortunately i have to return to my dreaded home town....on the positive side its my mates birthday....anyhow i wont be able to make it,sorry:(

no can do too, got ealing blues festival have not missed it in 12 years, sorry chaps...

Follow the original route, the reverse is for the 18th

Original route. It's easier to organise :) East to West.

Same starting point and end point.

Which is where btw?

Kens House out front.

deleted to avoid confuzz ions

the northern contingent did. then we met up with the southeners outside ken's place.

That was the North meeting-point, then they came to the South meeting-point, Kens house.

I had a curry the other night that was a Chicken Tarka.
It was like a Chiken Tikka only a little 'otter

sorry… count me in.

How long did the ride last for the first one? I gotta get up early next day for club run so I need a couple of hours kip.. well, okay I don't NEED it but I WANT it..

If my memory serves, we left Tower Bridge at 12(ish) and hit Kew Bridge about 3:30? :-/

So, 9 - 12.30/1am.. then ride home via kebab shop.. wake up and roll out again! :)
I might give this a go then - will depend on what I've actually committed to this w/e.

I think we should be able to go faster given the smaller group.

And be at Kew Bridge for around midnight.

Then fire up the BBQ :)

We had a punture and like you say a big group, no puncture and small groupe should be able to knock off close to 45 min - hour with whilst keeping it relaxed.

What? It's not a race?! Damn! ;)

you knew that anyway, your only going 'cos food was mentioned :p

haaaaaaa

"BBQ?" to an Aussie is like "cup o' tea?" to the English :P

Now feed me.

I'll bring Tea in a flask then.

Whisky would be more appropriate and useful for lighting the bbq, sterilising wounds, etc.

I'll bring whiskey in a hip flask and coffee in the main flask.

That way we get the best of both worlds, and the possibility of irish coffees.

So the list is currently:

1. velocity boy
2. wayne_f14
3. MA3K (I am busy until after nine on Saturday, otherwise I would like to come.)
4. Tarka the Otter
5. dt
6. mashton
7. photoben (possibly, he's at a party)
8. slamm
9. hippy

i can`t do this time, i think i have a party to go also need to study hard

1. velocity boy
2. wayne_f14
3. MA3K (I am busy until after nine on Saturday, otherwise I would like to come.)
4. Tarka the Otter
5. dt
6. mashton
7. photoben (possibly, he's at a party)
8. slamm
9. hippy
10. hovis brown (possibly)

Stop posting on here and get back to work then. ;] lolz.

if this rain carries on we're going to need a bigger boat

I now have two parties and Bridges on Sat. If it's raining I'm staying at home eating pizza watching TV.
Fuggit, I'll get drenched on Sunday don't need two days of it.

I don't think it will rain Saturday evening.

I think it will, I'm going to a barbeque

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/london_forecast_weather.html
Light Shower

BBQ at Kew Bridge RPM. All you have to do is ride all of the other bridges to get there.

And it will be dry at the BBQ location, because if it is raining we can do it under the bridge.

a good mate is having this huge bbq in Streatham , starts at 3. I'll be in total disarray . it's going to be abusive to my system and will probably end about 8am on sunday...

I'm acting in a play (wahey!) until about 9 or 10 so if this is starting that early I guess i'm out, but I'll be along to the next one... sad!

Bloody dave-dt-enger has gone and got himself a hangover. What a wus.

Are we still doing the BBQ? If so we need to divvy up who is getting what. Or we can skip it, and see if we can get to Kew Bridge before midnight and order Pizza delivery to my flat around the corner.

dave's go a hangover!! he only had a couple of cans.........old age me thinks

Damn, the stag do has become a bit of a three line whip - looks like low turnout is being a problem :-( Possibly I can get away early and catch you up. velocity boy - could you whisper me your phone number?

Hope you guys have a good one, if I don't make it.

So we still have these on the confirmed.

1. velocity boy
2. wayne_f14
3. MA3K
4. slamm
5. hippy
6. hovis brown

And these on the maybe.

1. dt
2. mashton

I'll still be there. Let's skip the BBQ though. This will be fast with such a small group. :)

mashton, I'll send you my number

i'm on the maybe list. some unforseen circumstances of which i am not allowed to speak about have arisen.