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Old 7th August 2008   #1
clintsmoker
 
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The 5 hills: tues 12/08/08

Okay this is the same night ride me and jonny did the other week in the north downs.

train from waterloo is at 7.30pm to effingham junction (usually platform 3 and about £8 return)

ride is approx 30 miles takes 2hr 45 mins with a couple of 5 min stops

Loads of hills and vert tiring

must be back for last train from effingham at 11.30pm or it's a 20 mile ride home

have decent lights because it is very dark with trees overhanging country lanes and you might not want to be too close on the down hills and there might be some distancing on the uphills

Hopefully jonny will post the map when he reads this.

see you there
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Old 7th August 2008   #2
andyp
 
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I'm in. Looking forward to this a lot (and also slightly trepidatious doing some of those hills on fixed!).
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Old 7th August 2008   #3
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It's in the calendar
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Old 8th August 2008   #4
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nice one clintsmoker. and hippy for sticking it in the calendar.

i have spoken to a few people about this so reckon on a few more getting along.

note. this ain't one for you first go at trying riding fixed in the hills. at a minimum you need to at least be able to get yourself up HHW without having to stop at the top for 20 minutes praying for your lungs to come back. having said that as long as you are happy to dose up on a bit of HTFU you will love this ride.

will put up map later.
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Old 8th August 2008   #5
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I'm in. Will meet you at Effingham station.

Won't mind a bit of rain but not if it's coming down cats and dogsballs.
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Old 8th August 2008   #6
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Old 8th August 2008   #7
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im in only if it's clear out. dont have 10W+ lights for an overcast evening :(
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Old 8th August 2008   #8
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sam et fatboyralph, true true. if it's filthy out then ride cancelled. it just won't be enjoyable or safe if shitting down.

fasteddy, good to have you along dude. not sure if hippy put his name down though.
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Old 8th August 2008   #9
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try to get to the station a good 15 mins early to get tickets and make sure we are first on what can be a busy train
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Old 8th August 2008   #10
hippy
 
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Yeah, not sure I can make this yet. Would like to, of course.
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Old 8th August 2008   #11
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hill dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #12
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dark dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #13
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salad dodger
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draft dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #15
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jammy dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #16
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soap dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #17
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coffin dodger
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Old 8th August 2008   #18
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coco shunter
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Old 11th August 2008   #19
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wow!! things really escalated there!! well let's refocus boys. this is it so far and unless it's pissing down we'll meet us at waterloo round 7:00pm platform 3 area
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Old 11th August 2008   #20
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Who keeps deleting me off the list? :S

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Old 11th August 2008   #21
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weather looks suitable. I'll be at waterlooo
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3366
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Old 11th August 2008   #22
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yeah let's hope it's a clear night. will be a crack rolling thru them hills.

fasteddy - did you get your gearing sorted out or are you just gonna go rambo style on 82"
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Old 12th August 2008   #23
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Hey Jonny, I've resurected the Kogswell-inc Schmidt. Gear is tiny I think about 65" . Time for me to show you some new roads! FE
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Old 12th August 2008   #24
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weather looks suitable. I'll be at waterlooo
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3366
sure i saw light showers yesterday....now heavy showers. and met office predicts worse.
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Old 12th August 2008   #25
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The BBC forecast this morning said showers would die out through the early evening and it'd be a clear night.
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Old 12th August 2008   #26
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never trust bbc. then again met failed on me on sunday night!

cant go guys, got in late this morning so have to work late. take care out there. bit wet and dark
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Old 12th August 2008   #27
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I personally guarantee dry roads and good beer! :-) What time are you guys at EJ? (I may go riding earlier and meet you there)
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Old 12th August 2008   #28
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Desi..................FAIL.
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Old 12th August 2008   #29
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Desi..................FAIL.
haha...having a bitch of a morning. woke up late. puncture. sht ride in. excuses excuses i know
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Old 12th August 2008   #30
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fasteddy, rendesvous at EF at 2015. look out for sam who will be tipping up in a mini.

no worries FBR. next time for sure.

looks like the day is clearing up nicely
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Old 12th August 2008   #31
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Thanks Jonny, right so who's up for riding back too? ;-)
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Old 12th August 2008   #32
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My mate Sarah Wilmshurst informs me that it'll be fine later on.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/broadba...bram=1&bbcws=1

And Jonny, I'll be tipping up in a black Golf tonight. The Mini has a leaky fuel tank at the mo, if you drive it for more than about 5 mins you start to get giddy on the fumes.
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Old 12th August 2008   #33
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proper cunt of a morning. came in on train to work cuz weather was atrocious and have no where to dry off at school. now it looks like being a good day so i'm off home after work to pick up the bike etc. if it rains after that fuck it i'm doing it no matter what. see you all there.
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Old 12th August 2008   #34
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nice one clintsmoker. will be heading home after work just to get rid of the day bag and slip into something a bit more comfortable. do you wanna spin by mine en route to waterloo or shall i just catch ya there just after 1900 hours Zulu
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Old 12th August 2008   #35
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I'm down for this. Weather permitting.

Latest weather from the met office
1900 heavy rain shower
2200 clear
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Old 12th August 2008   #36
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I did my share of hills already.. you whippets have fun now..

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