[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Hamilton]

You're the only person who doesn't have to look forward to the route.

I've been playing around with your recent rides on www.plotaroute.com, eventually coming up with this:-

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/217609

49 miles, 3000 ft of climbing, a rolling route with no major climbs.

From Shoreham airport, through to Houghton.
That then gives the option of the slightly longer (20+ miles) coastal ride back to the start point.
Or the more direct (16 miles) Storrington/Steyning bypass route home.


Right I'm now off to watch some cricket and drink tea while eating some of the scones I never should have bought.

Count me in!

 

[Stat Brother]

Count me in!

5 and counting.

 

[Hamilton]

5 and counting.

We need another 2

 

[banjo]

More like 5 go wild in Dorset.

 

[TrickyOne]

My prep will probably be stooopid miles and hills with Col de Colin.

Just jam.

Shoreham Airport.


Anyone fancying the ride but from further afield, or perhaps isn't sure of the distance maybe Tricky could meet you off the train at Shoreham.
While Ford (south of Arundel) is on the same line home, unlike the Arundel station.

Route looks lovely. I'm very happy to meet at Shoreham station or if anyone's passing through Southwick.

 

[TrickyOne]

I think the general feeling is that it is great and works brilliantly but there are better ways to spend the extra cash if your budget is under 3/4k.

However 1600 is a great deal. I like the idea of the orro but have never heard if they're any good.

My mate's just one. It's a bit nice although not Di2. Ultegra groupset.

 

[Stat Brother]

More like 5 go wild in Dorset.

Taking Tricky down to Dorset may well set him back a year in his new found 'love' of hills.

They make climbs very differently down there.

 

[TrickyOne]

For reasons unknown, (but probably a bit sad!!) I get a lot of enjoyment when we geeks smash our way around the country, posting big numbers.

Tricky's route profile today is brilliant when remembering the nose bleeds he used to get bumping up a kerb. .

Cheers for that Stat..a great plaudit!!

 

[TrickyOne]

Taking Tricky down to Dorset may well set him back a year in his new found 'love' of hills.

They make climbs very differently down there.

Yeah, gently, gently gents; one Hill at a time!

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Route looks lovely. I'm very happy to meet at Shoreham station or if anyone's passing through Southwick.

I will be passing through Southwick. Meet by the lifeboat station?

 

[TrickyOne]

I will be passing through Southwick. Meet by the lifeboat station?

It live just by that emaus furniture shop by the turning for the Southwick station. There would be tops.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

It live just by that emaus furniture shop by the turning for the Southwick station. There would be tops.

Yep, know it well. Cool!

 

[1066familyman]

So Nibs had a bit of a disaster today while Kruijswijk extended his lead.

Superb news for the race! Nibs still has by far the strongest team and now has to go on the attack even more so than before. Expecting some long range fireworks next week now. Can't wait!

 

[Stat Brother]

So Nibs had a bit of a disaster today while Kruijswijk extended his lead.

Superb news for the race! Nibs still has by far the strongest team and now has to go on the attack even more so than before. Expecting some long range fireworks next week now. Can't wait!

The way he keeps scratching around for odd seconds, and starting attacks but not punching it home makes me think hes not got it in his legs.

Others will have to lose the race before Nibali can win it.

 

[Motogull]

[MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION], just checked out the group table. Looks like you're gonna keep the longest ride crown for a second week. Both over a tonne.



You've just gotta make it a Three-peat haven't you?

 

[Stat Brother]

[MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION], just checked out the group table. Looks like you're gonna keep the longest ride crown for a second week. Both over a tonne.



You've just gotta make it a Three-peat haven't you?

Thanks
I tried to go for the hattrick but for next week I just couldn't get 'Ton-Up Tuesday III', as my day off.

Sadly they'll be no more centuries for the next 2 weeks, but I'm hoping to edge nearer the 200 club, next week.

 

[Bold Seagull]

You're the only person who doesn't have to look forward to the route.

I've been playing around with your recent rides on www.plotaroute.com, eventually coming up with this:-

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/217609

49 miles, 3000 ft of climbing, a rolling route with no major climbs.

From Shoreham airport, through to Houghton.
That then gives the option of the slightly longer (20+ miles) coastal ride back to the start point.
Or the more direct (16 miles) Storrington/Steyning bypass route home.


Right I'm now off to watch some cricket and drink tea while eating some of the scones I never should have bought.

Monday - I'll need to check with Mrs Bold that I'm not tied up with the Mini Bolds.

May I suggest that rather than the airport, a meeting point a bit further up at the Shoreham Bridge memorial they have on the East side of the wooden bridge, pretty much opposite the Red Lion pub. Easy to then cycle over the bridge to get to Coombes. Might be a nice contemplative start. #together.

 

[Pantani]

Just got back from a ride. What a day! Not too hot, barely any wind. Get yourselves out there if you have not been yet.

 

[Pantani]

Anyone watching the Giro. It has gone pretty mental the last ten minutes.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Anyone watching the Giro. It has gone pretty mental the last ten minutes.

Got it on now. No doubt will be calm and dull from this point....