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12 Aug 2020, 10:11 (Ref:3994916)
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Bell's Bike Ride
There seems to be a nucleus of people who'd be up for a social bike ride in memory of Mike so I thought I'd bite the bullet and come up with a proposal...
We'll need to get on and do it reasonably quickly while the weather has a chance of being favourable so I suggest the former Revival weekend (12/13 September). I guess the Sunday might suit people better and the roads should be quieter (most of them are very quiet anyway). We could start from Iain's workshop between Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford and do a route that would be suitable for all bike types - road, mountain, hybrid - with possibly a stop or two for refreshments. WDYT? I'm happy to plan the route and lead. |
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12 Aug 2020, 12:02 (Ref:3994948)
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Oooh good idea. I've got my first car event for years on the Saturday, it would be great to have a social on the Sunday.
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12 Aug 2020, 14:42 (Ref:3994983)
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Is my bike admissable?
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12 Aug 2020, 15:13 (Ref:3994996)
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Absolutely - we should get a good tow off you up the hills! Love that chainring, by the way.
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12 Aug 2020, 15:34 (Ref:3995000)
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Yep perfect.
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12 Aug 2020, 16:58 (Ref:3995010)
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So - Iain, me, Max and Zef so far. Keep the interest coming - it's all going to be about having fun. Nobody is going to be left behind.
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12 Aug 2020, 19:55 (Ref:3995031)
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...and perhaps a timely reminder for those who have not already done so to dig deep & give Mary some financial support for her bike ride next month?
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13 Aug 2020, 09:24 (Ref:3995108)
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Daniel & I are up for it - I'll mention it to Mike's sister Mary as she is training for a charity ride.
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13 Aug 2020, 10:05 (Ref:3995113)
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13 Aug 2020, 10:10 (Ref:3995114)
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Sunday is fine by me. I was due to be at Le Mans that weekend.
Edit: Are we going to do this for a good cause too? How about the BMRMC? Last edited by Peter Mallett; 13 Aug 2020 at 10:44. |
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13 Aug 2020, 13:40 (Ref:3995180)
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13 Aug 2020, 20:13 (Ref:3995280)
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Hello, my ride was Sunday 13th but now Saturday 12th so will definitely aim to meet you, sounds a great idea. Not sure if I will be up to riding after 112 miles the day before, sadly, but you never know!!
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14 Aug 2020, 07:31 (Ref:3995331)
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Have we decided? Is it the Saturday or the Sunday?
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14 Aug 2020, 11:01 (Ref:3995367)
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I'll just leave this here. my first race of the year!
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14 Aug 2020, 16:18 (Ref:3995418)
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14 Aug 2020, 22:21 (Ref:3995446)
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No way am I going to be there, sadly, but I must say that Mike's Bike Ride sounds like a better title for the event.
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16 Aug 2020, 11:33 (Ref:3995711)
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Fantastic. I should be able to make it then.
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16 Aug 2020, 16:33 (Ref:3995788)
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I've got a couple of routes in mind. They both start and end at Iain's workshop where Iain can make shower facilities available if anyone feels the need.
One ride is 30km and the other about 50km. I would suggest the shorter route as it's probably more suitable for a mixed group. As the emphasis is very much on the social aspect of the ride, there are two refreshment stops, one in the pretty village of Ewelme for coffee/cake and the other at the King William IV pub in Ipsden which has spectacular views over the fields and hills. The last couple of km are mainly uphill (ave 3.3%) but the steepest bits are very short so if you need to get off and walk it won't be too far. Hopefully this link will work... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33740491 |
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18 Aug 2020, 20:47 (Ref:3996308)
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Good evening all
I have been following this thread for a few days now and i would be very happy to come and join you on what ever bike ride route you decide on I look forward to meeting you all Regards Graham |
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19 Aug 2020, 19:46 (Ref:3996544)
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I've just done my first "spinning" class for five months. Every bloody thing hurts, but it's all for the greater good of Mike's Bike Ride.
I'm taking a bit of time off tomorrow so will take the bike to the shop to get the front mech fixed. Hopefully man and machine will be in complete harmony for the big day  Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk |
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20 Aug 2020, 07:53 (Ref:3996600)
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Wonder if we can get our Bob to come along. Very much looking forward to this event. I will do a BBQ when we Finnish back at Delta HQ
.Keep training Max. Please dont get put off if anyone wants to come who is not regular biker. We can sort out a couple of groups. Morgan can do the fast group and I will lead the slow. Everyone welcome. |
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